Braemar Plans to Trim Ashford Ties and Self-Manage as a REIT
Braemar plans to terminate its advisory agreement with Ashford and create its own REIT management team. Plus, hotel development news.
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Jefferies Says Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham Are Best Positioned in Current Hotel Environment
Jefferies described its NYU/NAREIT meetings as being among the most constructive in recent memory. Plus, other hotel deal and development news.
Government Shutdown Cut Business Travel But Leisure Revenue Grew
A 43-day U.S. government shutdown cut business travel in 4Q25 while global leisure revenue grew and Hilton laid out big plans for Brazil. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
6 Hilton-Branded Hotels Sold for $92 Million
Chatham Lodging Trust is acquiring six Hilton-branded hotels in Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
U.S. Winter Storms Hurt Hotel Performance
CoStar reported U.S. lodging data for the week ending 1/31, with RevPAR down 4%. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
U.S. Hotel Transaction Volume Hit $24 Billion in 2025
U.S. hotel deals and development stay active, with projects like a $100M World of Blue redevelopment near MetLife Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Dallas Leads U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline
Dallas leads U.S. hotel construction with 193 projects, while Ghoman Hotels plans a $185M JW Marriott conversion in downtown Louisville.
Sonesta Transitions 45 Hotels to NPA's Franchise Portfolio
Sonesta International said it had opened 45 hotels that expand the portfolio of private equity franchisee NPA. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Park Hotels Sells 5 Properties for $198 Million
Park Hotels & Resorts sold five non-core properties for $198 million and exited three others on expiring ground leases this year. Plus more hotel deal news.
Honolulu Hotel Site Sold in $510 Million Deal
The land under the iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki has been sold for $510 million. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.