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Lodging stocks dipped despite optimistic analyst forecasts for RevPAR growth and franchise expansion in 2025, highlighting a mixed market sentiment.

MCR secured $300 million in refinancing for a 22-hotel portfolio spanning 14 states, replacing $280 million in prior debt through a CMBS transaction with J.P. Morgan and BMO Capital Markets as co-leads.

Hilton has achieved 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific ahead of its 2025 goal, with plans to double its portfolio and expand significantly in Greater China and Southeast Asia.

Marriott International is expanding its luxury portfolio with new brand extensions, experiential travel offerings, and over 260 properties in development, solidifying its leadership in high-end hospitality.

San Francisco's largest hotel complex, Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55, is nearing a sale after over a year in court-appointed receivership.

IHG Hotels & Resorts reported mixed results, with global RevPAR up 1.5% despite a 10% decline in China, and announced the end of its licensing deal with The Venetian and The Palazzo in 2025.

Baird predicts short-term negative impacts on hotel revenues from recent hurricanes but expects a boost in the intermediate term due to FEMA, insurance, and clean-up crew spending, especially benefiting select service and extended-stay hotels

Japan and China are emerging as top destinations for global hotel investments due to strong travel demand, economic optimism, and promising returns.

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.

Luxury hotels in Bangladesh are facing a nearly 90% drop in guests and significant financial losses due to unrest, curfews, and travel warnings, with near-zero bookings reported for late July and August.