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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.

JLL Capital Markets successfully refinanced three major Texas hotels—Sheraton Dallas, Marriott Marquis Houston, and Fairmont Austin—securing significant loans for each property.

Hyatt Hotels announced plans to acquire Standard International's brands and affiliates, creating a new lifestyle group led by Amar Lalvani, with a $150 million base purchase and potential additional payments.

M3, LLC has secured a majority investment from Blackstone Growth, with AAHOA also investing, to accelerate its growth and expand its hotel management software.

CBRE has lowered its U.S. hotel performance forecast for 2024 due to weakening leisure travel and corporate profits but still expects RevPAR growth driven by international tourism and election-related events.

Wyndham showed strong performance through expense containment and share repurchases, and Accor increased RevPAR, net unit growth, and EBITDA.

Investors are concerned as Travel + Leisure Co. and Red Rock Resorts reported modest or solid earnings but saw stock declines, reflecting nervousness and a shoot-first-ask-later mentality on Wall Street.

The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel's New York City opening marks Corinthia's North American debut with luxury accommodations, exclusive dining, and private residences.

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham opened its first location in Spartanburg, South Carolina, marking a milestone for the brand with a development pipeline of nearly 270 hotels.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of a rebranded voco hotel in Upstate New York and a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Asheville, N.C.