Phoenix

OYO is acquiring G6 Hospitality from Blackstone for $525 million, adding 1,500 U.S. and Canadian locations while keeping Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands independent.

The Privatization Commission board of Pakistan could not decide on the mode of privatizing the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, with members divided between leasing it for 99 years or developing it through a joint venture.

JLL reports a significant rise in large hotel transactions, particularly in luxury markets, with 2024 seeing a 59% increase in single-asset deals over $200 million, totaling $4 billion.

In July 2024, the U.S. hotel industry saw flat year-over-year performance, with Oahu Island leading in key metrics, while Phoenix and New Orleans had the lowest occupancy rates.

M3, LLC has secured a majority investment from Blackstone Growth, with AAHOA also investing, to accelerate its growth and expand its hotel management software.

Quarterly reports were mostly positive, but the week ended on a down note as hospitality stocks were down across the board.

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

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.

San Francisco’s two largest hotels have lost over $1 billion in value, now worth $553.8 million, prompting a downgrade in bond ratings and a rush to sell before foreclosure.

Hilton plans to exceed 300 hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America within three years, expanding its presence significantly in countries like Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil, while introducing new brands and entering new markets.