Omni Hotels & Resorts

Barclays analysts weighed in with their views on the major U.S.-based hotel groups.

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

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.

Wells Fargo predicts a 2% U.S. RevPAR growth in 2025, led by group and luxury segments, upgrading Wyndham Hotels to Overweight and highlighting strength in Asia and Europe.

Casago and Vacasa plan to merge, backed by Roofstock and existing Vacasa investors with completion expected by early 2025.

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.

Design Hotels reported 10% portfolio growth, highlighted by new agreements including new Firmdale properties, and expansion with Grupo Habita, Drift Hotels, and ASH.

Business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024, with global spending projected to reach $1.5 trillion, driven by strong growth in the U.S. and China.

Skyline Investments sold 11 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in the U.S. for $101 million, retaining ownership of three other Courtyard properties, which are up for sale.

Truist expects hurricanes to boost midscale hotel RevPARs but raise insurance costs, while labor pressures and union demands challenge hotel profitability despite occupancy growth and M&A opportunities.