Hilton Hotels & Resorts

About 400 workers at four Boston hotels began a three-day strike on Thursday. They're seeking higher wages and staffing levels.

citizenM has opened its second Boston property, citizenM Boston Back Bay, a 15-story hotel with 399 guestrooms, curated artwork, and a rooftop bar, making it the company's largest hotel within the Lyrik development.

Marriott International opened its 50th property in Malaysia, the Penang Marriott Complex, featuring three hotels, while announcing plans to shift six Samhi Hotels in India to managed operations by October 2024.

STR reported U.S. lodging data for the week ending August 31, showing a 3.6% rise in RevPAR, with ADR up 1.6% and occupancy up 1.9%. Group RevPAR increased 7.2% on a 7.1% occupancy boost.

Wyndham launches its first U.S. Registry Collection Hotel with the renovated Mining Exchange in Colorado Springs, offering 128 rooms, dining, a spa, an art gallery, and 15,000 square feet of event space.

Truist reports slight downward revisions in U.S. hotel booking and pricing trends for 3Q and 4Q, with modest growth expected in 2025, but no signs of a sudden pullback or near-term upside for RevPAR.

Hilton plans to significantly expand its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia Pacific, aiming to surpass 150 properties by partnering with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and introducing new luxury brands to the market.

The nationwide hotel strike is intensifying, impacting major hotel chains and owners, with concerns about the long-term effects of either giving in to union demands or enduring prolonged strikes.

JLL's latest survey forecasts mixed fortunes for the Asia Pacific hotel sector in 2024/2025, with optimism in North, South, and Southeast Asia, caution in Australasia and Greater China, and varied expectations for revenue, occupancy, and Capex investments.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will open their first luxury hotel in India next year in Udaipur, while expanding their presence in the country with more hotel openings and strategic alliances.