Ryman Hospitality Properties

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, was named the national chair of the U.S. Travel Association’s board for a two-year term, succeeding Hilton’s Chris Nassetta.

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

CBRE predicts steady RevPAR growth of 2.0% in 2025, driven by urban market strength, increased travel, and economic recovery.

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.

Barry Sternlicht is set to revive the Starwood brand through his current hotel management company, SH Hotels & Resorts, rebranding it as Starwood from February.

Dallas leads the U.S. hotel construction pipeline, followed by Atlanta, Nashville, Phoenix, and the Inland Empire, with significant activity in planned projects, early planning, renovations, and new hotel openings nationwide.

Truist projects 2025 will closely resemble 2024’s hotel performance—with modest RevPAR growth, potential M&A, and continued cost pressures for REITs—while favoring Wyndham and Ryman Hospitality.

Ace Hotel/Atelier Ace welcomes brand veteran Chris Penn as its CEO, appoints Mostafa Abdella as COO, and elevates Meriem Soliman to Chief Brand Officer.

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

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