IHG Hotels & Resorts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Omni Atlanta Hotel announced renovations, while Omni Hotels & Resorts secured approval for a $575 million headquarters hotel in New Orleans.

Macau had 2,928 hotel rooms under construction by the end of 2024, with a total of 4,229 potential new rooms if all planned projects are approved.

The ALIS Conference reflected cautious optimism about the hotel industry's future, with hopes for policy changes, modest RevPAR growth, transaction market challenges, and a suggestion that Taylor Swift could boost travel demand.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a record pipeline of 138,000 rooms, expanded its Lifestyle Portfolio with acquisitions, appointed new leaders, and continues to strengthen its brand offerings for growth and profitability.

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.