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New York City hotels agreed to an eight-year contract that will pay housekeepers $100,000 a year, eventually. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

CBRE Hotels' Robert Webster called this the second best buying opportunity of his career, as the Hunter conference buzzed with transaction optimism. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Favorable holiday shifts year-over-year, the World Cup, and 250th-anniversary tourism could all support hotel demand in 2026, says Truist. Plus, hotel deal news.

The DJIA rose 49 points while the Nasdaq set yet another record, up 208, while the S&P 500 rose 31 points. The 10-year treasury yield was down .03 to 4.03%. Lodging stocks were modestly higher.The Hospitality Asset…

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.

Hilton surpasses 500 open hotels across Florida. Minor Hotels debuts four brands. A couple of dual-brand hotels open. And more hotel development news.

Marriott signed agreements for hotels in: Detroit, Michigan; Muskoka, Canada; Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica; and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; bringing the Marriott Branded Residences total open and pipeline portfolio to around 300 projects.

IHG and Choice were optimistic about the rest of the year, though Choice moderated its outlook. The lodging sector expanded with Kessler Collection and others breaking ground.

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

Hotel industry analysts at Baird expressed caution about softening March demand trends, noting that U.S. RevPAR growth is tracking over 200 basis points below initial expectations.