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Wheelock Street may acquire the $458M Historic Cavalier resort in Virginia Beach, as Moon Palace opens 2,171 suites in Punta Cana. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

A strong first quarter for most hotel groups. AHLA released its FIFA World Cup hotel outlook as Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham report solid early bookings despite concerns. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hyatt, Wyndham, and Choice Hotels reported earnings. Hyatt saw great strength in Europe thanks to the Olympics and in China, too. Wyndham become more optimistic about the year. Choice struggled. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Canada's hotel industry reported a third consecutive month of year-over-year performance increases. Dolce by Wyndham is expanding its U.S. footprint with three new hotels. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Wyndham surpassed 100 hotels in Mexico, a $500 million InterContinental breaks ground in Orlando, and more hotel deal and development news.

Minor Hotels launched Colbert Collection, a new global premium soft brand for independent hotels. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Sculptor is buying the JW Marriott Marco Island resort for $835 million, while the Goodtime Hotel faces foreclosure. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Concord Hospitality expands its U.S. portfolio with new hotel openings, and Sandals plans a $200 million rebuild of three Jamaica resorts. Bernstein analysts suggest Hyatt could attract a mega-merger bid as the Pritzker family loosens its voting control of the chain. Plus, more hotel deal and development 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.

Hotel industry profit per room remains at 90% of 2019 levels despite rising guest spending, due to increased operating costs and wages.