Vacasa

North America

Hotel Transactions in the U.S. Are Projected to Increase

A report from last week's Lodging Conference points to a surge in hotel transactions due to maturing loans, growing construction, and renovation projects, despite labor challenges and softening RevPAR trends.
North America

Hyatt Expands Select Service Pipeline in Americas

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.
North America

Ashford Hospitality Trust Announces Reverse Stock Split

AHT revealed they were notified by the NY Stock Exchange for failing to meet the minimum $1 bid price requirement and will implement a 1-for-10 reverse stock split to regain compliance.
North America

Hotels Could Benefit From Cut in Interest Rates

Analysts expect the Fed's interest rate cuts to boost hotel REIT earnings, with Ashford Hospitality Trust and Braemar Hotel Trust being the biggest beneficiaries.
North America

Hyatt Unveils Plans for Luxury and Lifestyle Expansion

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.
North America

OYO to Buy Motel 6 from Blackstone for $525 Million

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.
North America

3 Large Texas Hotels Secure Refinancing

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

Four Seasons Expands Portfolio of Luxury Private Residences

Four Seasons Resort Vail is launching Tavernetta Vail in Winter 2024 as part of a series of upgrades, while the company expands its global luxury residential portfolio with significant growth and new leadership.
North America

IHG to Expand Lifestyle Luxury Portfolio

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses announced the signing of Six Senses Telluride, a luxury property with extensive amenities set to open in 2028 in North America's Mountain West Region.