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The original soft brand, Ascend Collection from Choice Hotels has surpassed its 500th property milestone. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Accor agreed to sell its stake in Essendi, formerly AccorInvest, to a Blackstone-led consortium for up to 975 million euros. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

CBRE Hotels' Robert Webster called this the second best buying opportunity of his career, as the Hunter conference buzzed with transaction optimism. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Capella Hotel Group announced the appointment of Roland Fasel as President. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Summit Hotel Properties reported solid fourth-quarter earnings. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

IHG’s voco hotels has debuted its largest property in the Americas, voco Times Square - Broadway. Plus, more hotel and deal news.

Hyatt Hotels reported strong demand in 2025, reaching over 63 million loyalty members and a record 148,000-room pipeline for the future. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Barclays and Morgan Stanley both named Hyatt as their most favored lodging stock, while Morgan Stanley downgraded Hilton Grand Vacations. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

MCR informed partners it can't deliver its $200M equity commitment by the expected closing date for Soho House's take-private deal. Plus, more hotel deal and developmen news.

Deutsche Bank rates Hyatt and Wyndham as buys for 2026, holds on Hilton and Marriott due to premium valuations and limited upside. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.