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W Hollywood, reimagined by Marriott International, Trinity Investments, and Oaktree Capital, now offers redesigned amenities including 319 rooms, dining options, a rooftop venue, a revamped gym, and extensive event spaces.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has acquired Standard International's brands, expanding its asset-light portfolio in Asia with upcoming properties such as The Standard, Singapore, and The StandardX in Bangkok Phra Arthit, along with Standard Residences under development in Phuket and Hua Hin.

International tourism in the first seven months of 2024 grew by 11% compared to 2023, nearing 2019 levels, with all regions showing strong recovery, led by the Middle East, and many countries exceeding pre-pandemic arrival numbers and receipts.

China's Golden Week started with 96,671 visitors to Macau on Monday, and despite last year's high numbers, the tourism office predicts a lower daily average of 100,000 arrivals from October 1-7.

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.

India is poised to lead Asia Pacific's hotel market in 2024, with record-breaking hotel investments and signings, particularly in Tier-2 cities.

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.

The Regent Santa Monica Beach opened on October 1 as Regent's first U.S. hotel since IHG's 2018 acquisition, following a $150 million renovation.

Hyatt has launched Alila Shanghai in the Jing'an area, marking the first Urban Alila Resort-style hotel in Greater China, featuring 186 rooms, luxury amenities, and exclusive access to Zhangyuan.

The Indian hospitality industry is experiencing strong investment growth in greenfield hotel developments, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities, with investments rebounding to pre-Covid levels and expected to surge further in 2024.

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.

Asia's largest Hard Rock Hotel will open in 2027 at Genting Highlands' King's Park, featuring 1,001 rooms and various amenities as part of a larger entertainment and business district project.