Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Hyatt Hotels is acquiring Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 billion, funding it largely with new debt and asset sales, strengthening its all-inclusive presence in the Caribbean and Mexico.

December 2024 saw strong RevPAR growth across Asia Pacific, with Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, and India leading the region, signaling a positive trend for 2025.

Despite rising costs outpacing revenue growth in 2024, the hotel industry sees potential for recovery in 2025 through increased guest spending, job growth, and major events.

Hilton's strong earnings report boosted lodging stocks, eased election concerns, and led analysts to raise 2025 capital return expectations.

Visitor arrivals to the Philippines increased in January, with South Korea remaining the top source despite a decline, while Cambodia expects more Chinese tourists in 2025.

CoStar forecasts modest U.S. RevPAR and ADR growth through 2027—with luxury and upper upscale segments leading—despite real RevPAR remaining below 2019 levels.

Vacasa is reviewing an unsolicited $5.25-per-share acquisition proposal while maintaining its existing merger with Casago at $5.02 per share, with its board recommending the merger as it evaluates whether the new bid is superior.

Peachtree Group has surpassed $2 billion in hotel development across 48 nationwide projects, including new builds in Alabama, Dallas, and multiple Qualified Opportunity Zone developments.

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has partnered with Mint Developers to build The James Hotel & Residences Downtown Miami, an $850 million, 82-story tower set to open in 2028.

In 2024, Hilton achieved 7.3% net unit growth by adding nearly 1,000 hotels and strengthening its global pipeline, while expanding its brand portfolio with new lifestyle and luxury offerings worldwide.