Marriott added nearly 100,000 rooms in 2025, while Hilton opened nearly 800 hotels and Hyatt's pipeline grew 7% to a record 148,000 rooms. Plus more news from ALIS.
Barclays and Morgan Stanley both named Hyatt as their most favored lodging stock, while Morgan Stanley downgraded Hilton Grand Vacations. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hilton has announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, with initial properties in the U.S. launched in partnership with Placemakr. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Jefferies says World Cup should offset cost inflation and geopolitical issues, predicting modest RevPAR growth and solid earnings in 2026. Plus more hotel deal and development news.
Marriott International opened two Longer Stays hotels in Florida, while Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million renovation. Plus, more hotel development news.
Hilton removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from its system after videos showed the franchise refusing bookings from DHS and ICE agents. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
Deutsche Bank rates Hyatt and Wyndham as buys for 2026, holds on Hilton and Marriott due to premium valuations and limited upside. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.