IHG Hotels & Resorts

Hyatt announced Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale brand, and celebrated the opening of its first Hyatt Studios location.

In January, Toronto hotels charged slightly more than Vancouver’s amid rising rates and lower occupancy nationwide, with Edmonton notably lagging behind.

Choice Hotels beat earnings expectations due to "other revenues," boosted guidance, and repurchased shares, while Accor reported strong Q4 results, announced a major stock buyback, and considered selling its AccorInvest stake.

Hilton partnered with NILE Hospitality to open 75 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India, expanding its presence in the upper-midscale segment.

Hotel investment in the Asia Pacific region is rising, with Japan, Singapore, and Australia leading interest, while investors shift focus to upscale segments and await interest rate clarity.

IHG reported strong Q4 2024 results, announced the acquisition of the Ruby brand, raised its dividend by 10%, and launched a $900 million buyback, but investors remained unimpressed despite its strong performance.

IHG is expanding its Vignette Collection with San Francisco's historic Hotel Spero and a new French property opening in 2025, featuring two transformed Tiara hotels.

Mint House’s acquisition of Locale brings its short-term rental portfolio to 13 markets across the U.S.

Marriott beat 4Q24 expectations, but its stock fell due to cautious guidance, softer NUG outlook, and lower share repurchases.

India's organized hotel industry is set to exceed 3 million rooms by 2029, driven by religious tourism, rising incomes, infrastructure projects, and major airport developments.