Walker and Dunlop

Hotel sector busy with Ryman acquiring JW Marriott Desert Ridge and Choice Hotels opening six Everhome Suites.

Sandals Resorts International has hired bankers to solicit a sale at a valuation over $6 billion, according to a news report.

Global tourism rebounded strongly in 2024, with international arrivals reaching 98% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by post-pandemic demand, increased air connectivity, and growth in key regions like the Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.