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Ashford Hospitality Trust introduced the “GRO AHT” initiative to cut overhead, boost revenue, and enhance operational efficiency, thereby driving EBITDA growth and improving shareholder value.

Nautic Partners acquired Davidson Hospitality Group from KSL Capital Partners, with KSL remaining involved as a manager, marking Nautic's entry into hotel management ownership.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Reside, has launched its new Wyndham Residence brand in the U.S., offering upscale, residence-style accommodations in major cities like Houston and Washington D.C., with plans for expansion across top U.S. markets.

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.

Financial markets plunged with major indices and lodging stocks down sharply, except for SHCO which rose 6%.

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham opened its first location in Spartanburg, South Carolina, marking a milestone for the brand with a development pipeline of nearly 270 hotels.

The Americas is the only region to show an increase in hotel construction and development activity in the first quarter of 2024, contrasting with declines or slower growth in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide introduced The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection, featuring branded properties in seven cities with plans for expansion to other urban areas, including the addition of two Westin Vacation Club properties.

STR reported US lodging data for the week ended 2/10. US hotel RevPAR was up 3.9% with ADR up 7%. RevPAR in Las Vegas was up 140% year over year thanks to the Super Bowl.

Extended Stay America announced its growth outlook through franchising, following the momentum from a strong year of milestones, including 20% growth of its franchise portfolio across its family of brands.