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North America

Wells Fargo Adjusts Ratings for Hotel REITs

Wells Fargo adjusted ratings and price targets for several hotel stocks, upgrading some while cutting price targets for others.
North America

Hotel Worker Strikes Resume in Boston

About 400 workers at four Boston hotels began a three-day strike on Thursday. They're seeking higher wages and staffing levels.
North America

Hotel Construction in Los Angeles Declines

Hotel construction in Los Angeles has significantly declined, with many projects facing foreclosure or bankruptcy, and financing difficulties limiting new developments.
North America

Marriott Drops Sonder a Lifeline

Marriott International has entered a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings to add over 9,000 rooms to its portfolio under a new "Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy" collection, contributing to a projected 2024 net room growth of 6-6.5%.
North America

New York City Targets Hotel Labor Sub-Contracting

A proposed bill in New York City aims to ban nonunion hotels from outsourcing key functions, potentially disrupting hotels that subcontract consumer-facing work to firms that pay employees lower wages for tasks like housekeeping and security.
North America

Pebblebrook Boosts EBITDA Outlook

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust increased their 2024 EBITDA and AFFO outlook despite reducing their RevPAR outlook, anticipating a stronger 2025.

Timeshare and Casino Earnings Spook Investors

Investors are concerned as Travel + Leisure Co. and Red Rock Resorts reported modest or solid earnings but saw stock declines, reflecting nervousness and a shoot-first-ask-later mentality on Wall Street.
North America

Corinthia Hotels Debuts in New York City

The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel's New York City opening marks Corinthia's North American debut with luxury accommodations, exclusive dining, and private residences.
North America

CitizenM Pitches its Co-Working Benefits

CitizenM is expanding its membership program to offer co-working benefits, including inspiring spaces, premium amenities, and access to 34 global locations.
North America

Ritz-Carlton Expands to Mexico’s Caribbean Coast

The Ritz-Carlton brand will make its debut on Mexico's Caribbean coast with The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Riviera Maya, featuring 127 residences, with sales and construction starting this year and the first phase debuting in 2026.