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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 Hotels Corporation is expanding its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio with over 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean through 2025.

Goldman Sachs is cautiously optimistic about the lodging sector, with Buy ratings on Hilton, Wyndham, and Marriott, while holding Neutral or Sell ratings on others, especially in the timeshare segment.

Wells Fargo adjusted ratings and price targets for several hotel stocks, upgrading some while cutting price targets for others.

About 400 workers at four Boston hotels began a three-day strike on Thursday. They're seeking higher wages and staffing levels.

citizenM has opened its second Boston property, citizenM Boston Back Bay, a 15-story hotel with 399 guestrooms, curated artwork, and a rooftop bar, making it the company's largest hotel within the Lyrik development.

STR reported U.S. lodging data for the week ending August 31, showing a 3.6% rise in RevPAR, with ADR up 1.6% and occupancy up 1.9%. Group RevPAR increased 7.2% on a 7.1% occupancy boost.

The Privatization Commission board of Pakistan could not decide on the mode of privatizing the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, with members divided between leasing it for 99 years or developing it through a joint venture.

JLL Capital Markets successfully refinanced three major Texas hotels—Sheraton Dallas, Marriott Marquis Houston, and Fairmont Austin—securing significant loans for each property.

The DJIA, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 rose on Friday, while Canada's hotel industry saw a slight decline in occupancy in July 2024 after three months of increases.