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U.S. Hotel Industry Expected to See Muted Growth in 2025

The U.S. lodging sector in 2025 is expected to see muted growth with a modest RevPAR increase of 1.5%, driven by higher ADR but constrained by stable occupancy and macroeconomic pressures.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 6 days ago

North America

San Francisco’s Largest Hotel Complex Inches Closer to Sale

San Francisco's largest hotel complex, Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55, is nearing a sale after over a year in court-appointed receivership.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 weeks ago

North America

Marriott Confirms Corporate Layoffs

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

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 weeks ago

North America

Marriott and Choice Report Q3 Earnings

Choice Hotels’ Q3 results led to a stock uptick, while Marriott’s mixed report and lower Q4 guidance saw its shares decline despite share buybacks and a new cost-cutting plan.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 4 weeks ago

North America

Hotel Transactions in the U.S. Are Projected to Increase

A report from last week's Lodging Conference points to a surge in hotel transactions due to maturing loans, growing construction, and renovation projects, despite labor challenges and softening RevPAR trends.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

North America

CitizenM Opens Its Second Boston Property

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.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

Club Med Rolls Out Developments Across its Portfolio

Club Med announced renovations at its Cancun and Punta Cana resorts and plans for a new luxury resort in Oman opening in 2028.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

Hyatt to Buy Standard International’s Brands

Hyatt Hotels announced plans to acquire Standard International's brands and affiliates, creating a new lifestyle group led by Amar Lalvani, with a $150 million base purchase and potential additional payments.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

U.S. Hotels State of the Union Reveals Surge in Short-Term Rental Demand

The CBRE August 2024 U.S. Hotels report highlights slowing GDP growth, moderate consumer risks, declining CMBS borrowing rates, and mixed performance in hotel occupancy, RevPAR, and travel metrics.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 4 months ago

North America

Stable Hotel Supply Growth Through 2026

Truist reported that Lodging Econometrics expects steady hotel supply growth rates through 2026, supporting Ryman Hospitality with minimal new competition in large convention hotels.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago