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

Leisure travel is set to grow in 2025, driven by increased international trips, greater use of travel advisors, and rising interest across demographics.

Grand Hyatt is rapidly expanding and enhancing its global portfolio, with over 10 new hotels opening by 2027 and extensive renovations across existing properties to meet the evolving needs of luxury travelers.

Deutsche Bank's conference highlighted mixed optimism in the gaming, lodging, and leisure sectors, with discussions on election impacts, leisure demand stabilization, corporate travel growth, M&A opportunities, and cautious investor views on resort acquisitions.

STR reported U.S. hotel data for the week ended November 9. U.S. hotel RevPAR fell -3.5%, with occupancy down -3.5%.

Nautic Partners acquired Davidson Hospitality Group from KSL Capital Partners, with KSL remaining involved as a manager, marking Nautic's entry into hotel management ownership.

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation signed 30 new franchise agreements across seven of its brands in Q3 2024.

American Express Global Business Travel predicts sustainability, personalized experiences, technology, and flexible pricing will reshape the hotel industry by 2025.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio with over 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean through 2025.

OYO is acquiring G6 Hospitality from Blackstone for $525 million, adding 1,500 U.S. and Canadian locations while keeping Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands independent.