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Loews Hotels is undergoing its largest expansion, opening three new Orlando hotels with Comcast’s Universal, adding 2,000 rooms and reaching 11 properties in the area.

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, was named the national chair of the U.S. Travel Association’s board for a two-year term, succeeding Hilton’s Chris Nassetta.

Choice Hotels beat earnings expectations due to "other revenues," boosted guidance, and repurchased shares, while Accor reported strong Q4 results, announced a major stock buyback, and considered selling its AccorInvest stake.

Despite rising costs outpacing revenue growth in 2024, the hotel industry sees potential for recovery in 2025 through increased guest spending, job growth, and major events.

Hilton's strong earnings report boosted lodging stocks, eased election concerns, and led analysts to raise 2025 capital return expectations.

CoStar forecasts modest U.S. RevPAR and ADR growth through 2027—with luxury and upper upscale segments leading—despite real RevPAR remaining below 2019 levels.

Barry Sternlicht is set to revive the Starwood brand through his current hotel management company, SH Hotels & Resorts, rebranding it as Starwood from February.

Dallas leads the U.S. hotel construction pipeline, followed by Atlanta, Nashville, Phoenix, and the Inland Empire, with significant activity in planned projects, early planning, renovations, and new hotel openings nationwide.

Truist projects 2025 will closely resemble 2024’s hotel performance—with modest RevPAR growth, potential M&A, and continued cost pressures for REITs—while favoring Wyndham and Ryman Hospitality.

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.