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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.

Thailand leads the Asia branded residences market with a 23.3% share, Phuket has the most units, and Singapore buyers dominate the region.

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

IHG reported strong Q4 2024 results, announced the acquisition of the Ruby brand, raised its dividend by 10%, and launched a $900 million buyback, but investors remained unimpressed despite its strong performance.

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.

Donald Trump’s real-estate company is exploring a deal exceeding $300 million to reacquire its former Washington, D.C. hotel—now a Waldorf Astoria—and potentially revert it to the Trump brand.

Kuala Lumpur’s hotel pipeline features multiple new luxury developments—led by The Langham, Waldorf Astoria, Kimpton, and Conrad—that will add nearly 2,000 rooms in the coming years.

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

MCR secured $300 million in refinancing for a 22-hotel portfolio spanning 14 states, replacing $280 million in prior debt through a CMBS transaction with J.P. Morgan and BMO Capital Markets as co-leads.

Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting forecasts moderate growth in U.S. hotel performance, with rising RevPAR and hotel values through 2025, despite slight margin erosion.