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U.S. Hotel Pipeline Report for Q2 2024

The DJIA rose 99 points while Nasdaq surged 452, the S&P 500 rose 86 points and the 10-year treasury yield was down .03 to 4.11%. Lodging stocks were modestly higher, did much better due to the…
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.
North America

U.S. Hotels Expect a Strong Next 12 Months

U.S. travel demand is robust across hotel segments, driven by higher-income leisure and business travelers, but lower-income travel is declining, and recovery varies by hotel type and market, with international travel lagging behind domestic recovery.
North America

North America Guest Satisfaction Rankings Are In

Luxury and upper upscale hotel segments show strong guest satisfaction, while limited-service segments have declined, with The Luxury Collection, Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts, and others ranking highest in their categories.
North America

Hilton Beefs Up Its Luxury Portfolio

Hilton is dramatically expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences with the addition of nearly 400 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.
North America

IHG Opposes Marriott's City Express Trademark Bid

InterContinental Hotels Group is challenging Marriott International's attempt to trademark City Express by Marriott, citing potential confusion with its Holiday Inn Express brand.
North America

MCR Looks to Miami Hotels

MCR plans to build two eight-story hotels with a total of 400 rooms and additional parking facilities next to the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon.
North America

Hilton Grand Vacations Completes Acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. completed the previously disclosed acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations. The transaction broadens HGV’s offerings, customer reach, and sales locations, creating a premier vacation ownership, and experiences company.