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If a "Trump Slump" materializes for a long stretch, analysts at Trust and Baird speculate about what it might mean for the hotel sector.

There's a proposed 15-story hotel that may be built next to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Yet the hotel industry continues to expand globally with multiple new properties and several boutique hotel openings.

In January 2025, Canada’s hotel industry reported year-over-year gains in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, with British Columbia and Vancouver leading occupancy while Prince Edward Island and Calgary lagged.

Mint House’s acquisition of Locale brings its short-term rental portfolio to 13 markets across the U.S.

Aimbridge Hospitality is restructuring its finances by converting $1.1 billion in debt to equity, securing $100 million in new capital, and shifting majority ownership to its first lien lenders, with completion expected in early 2025.

Universal Studios is undergoing major expansions in Hollywood and Orlando, including new hotels and the opening of the Epic Universe theme park in 2025.

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

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.

New York City hotel prices hit record highs, prompting mixed reactions from tourists and concerns over affordability, influenced by new Airbnb regulations and migrant housing demands.