Truist Raises RevPAR Forecast for U.S. Hotels in 2026
The investment research firm Truist sees better RevPAR growth than the Street does on average. Plus, more hotel development news.
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MCR Can’t Fund $200 Million Commitment to Take Soho House Private
MCR informed partners it can't deliver its $200M equity commitment by the expected closing date for Soho House's take-private deal. Plus, more hotel deal and developmen news.
Lemon Tree Hotels Stock Swings on Warburg Pincus Deal Reports & Denial
Lemon Tree Hotels' shares went on a roller coaster ride, jumping 4% on Wednesday on reports that private equity firm Warburg Pincus is on the way to acquiring a meaningful stake in the company. Plus, other hotel deal news.
U.S. Hotels Projected to See Moderate RevPAR Growth in 2026
Marriott International opened two Longer Stays hotels in Florida, while Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million renovation. Plus, more hotel development news.
Goldman Sachs to Raise $500 Million for Japan Hotel Fund
Goldman Sachs launched a $500 million Japan-focused fund targeting hotels and other assets, with plans to close by the end of March. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hilton Cuts Ties With Franchise After DHS Booking Controversy
Hilton removed a Minnesota Hampton Inn from its system after videos showed the franchise refusing bookings from DHS and ICE agents. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
Hyatt to Debut Unscripted Brand With Vietnam Partnership
Hyatt partners with Indochina Kajima to debut its Unscripted brand globally, adding six Wink hotels and over 2,000 rooms across Vietnam. Plus more hotel deal and development news.
Deutsche Bank Gives 2026 Hotel Outlook
Deutsche Bank rates Hyatt and Wyndham as buys for 2026, holds on Hilton and Marriott due to premium valuations and limited upside. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Thailand Sees First Tourist Drop in Decade Outside Pandemic
Thailand's tourist arrivals fell 7% to 32.6M through Dec. 28, hurt by Chinese actor abduction, Myanmar quake, flooding and stronger baht. Plus more hotel deal and development news.
Hyatt Completes Sale of 15 All-Inclusives to KSL's Tortuga
Hyatt sold its Playa Hotels portfolio to Tortuga Resorts for $2 billion, while Hilton expanded with new dual-brand properties in Puerto Rico. Plus, other hotel deal and development news.
Gencom Buys Back Majority Stake in Coconut Grove Ritz-Carlton
Gencom has reacquired a majority interest in the 115-key The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove situated in Miami, Florida. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Blackstone Agrees to Acquire Hamilton Island in Queensland
Blackstone said that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Australia's Hamilton Island. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.