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Marriott International has begun a company-wide restructuring with layoffs across its corporate business, confirmed after hints in previous conference calls.

STR reported U.S. hotel data for the week ended November 9. U.S. hotel RevPAR fell -3.5%, with occupancy down -3.5%.

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation signed 30 new franchise agreements across seven of its brands in Q3 2024.

PMG and Hilton are developing the Waldorf Astoria Residences in Denver Cherry Creek, introducing the luxury brand to Colorado with 37 high-end residences and exclusive amenities managed by Hilton.

American Express Global Business Travel predicts sustainability, personalized experiences, technology, and flexible pricing will reshape the hotel industry by 2025.

Service Properties Trust is reducing its dividend, selling 114 hotels to repay debt and save on capital expenditures, and will continue owning 34% of Sonesta while selling other properties.

Baird predicts short-term negative impacts on hotel revenues from recent hurricanes but expects a boost in the intermediate term due to FEMA, insurance, and clean-up crew spending, especially benefiting select service and extended-stay hotels

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.

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.

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.