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Barclays analysts weighed in with their views on the major U.S.-based hotel groups.

In 2024, Hilton achieved 7.3% net unit growth by adding nearly 1,000 hotels and strengthening its global pipeline, while expanding its brand portfolio with new lifestyle and luxury offerings worldwide.

Aimbridge Hospitality is restructuring its finances by converting $1.1 billion in debt to equity, securing $100 million in new capital, and shifting majority ownership to its first lien lenders, with completion expected in early 2025.

Donald Trump’s real-estate company is exploring a deal exceeding $300 million to reacquire its former Washington, D.C. hotel—now a Waldorf Astoria—and potentially revert it to the Trump brand.

In November 2024, Canada’s hotel industry experienced a significant boost, driven by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and a favorable calendar shift, with notable occupancy and rate increases in Toronto and Vancouver.

What started out as a promising rebound day fizzled by the close with the DJIA up 15, Nasdaq down 20, the S&P 500 down 5 points and the 10-year treasury yield up .08 to 4.57%. Lodging…

Choice Hotels’ Q3 results led to a stock uptick, while Marriott’s mixed report and lower Q4 guidance saw its shares decline despite share buybacks and a new cost-cutting plan.

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation signed 30 new franchise agreements across seven of its brands in Q3 2024.

The U.S. hotel industry is experiencing steady growth, with construction volumes rising for seven consecutive months, especially in upscale and luxury segments.

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.