Service Properties Trust

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.

Hotel rates in the top U.S. markets have risen significantly, with higher-end hotels raising prices the most, affecting travelers' choices on destinations and trip duration.

Wells Fargo adjusted ratings and price targets for several hotel stocks, upgrading some while cutting price targets for others.

Truist reported that Lodging Econometrics expects steady hotel supply growth rates through 2026, supporting Ryman Hospitality with minimal new competition in large convention hotels.

Choice Hotels missed earnings expectations and lowered RevPAR guidance, but maintained EBITDA guidance and continued significant stock buybacks.

Hilton beat estimates and cut guidance, and seemed to have a report that was accepted more than Marriott ’s.  The company has raised their net room growth target for the year and it repurchased shares this quarter.

Financial markets plunged with major indices and lodging stocks down sharply, except for SHCO which rose 6%.

Quarterly reports were mostly positive, but the week ended on a down note as hospitality stocks were down across the board.

Marriott unveils renovations at Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown and new Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, while Kimpton celebrates the grand opening of its first hotel in Budapest.

The U.S. stock market rose again today and most lodging stocks came along for the ride upward.