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Grand Hyatt Is Having a Global Moment

Grand Hyatt is rapidly expanding and enhancing its global portfolio, with over 10 new hotels opening by 2027 and extensive renovations across existing properties to meet the evolving needs of luxury travelers.
North America

Marriott Confirms Corporate Layoffs

Marriott International has begun a company-wide restructuring with layoffs across its corporate business, confirmed after hints in previous conference calls.
North America

KSL Sells Davidson Hospitality

Nautic Partners acquired Davidson Hospitality Group from KSL Capital Partners, with KSL remaining involved as a manager, marking Nautic's entry into hotel management ownership.
North America

Forecasting the Medium-Term Hurricane Impact on Hotels

Baird predicts short-term negative impacts on hotel revenues from recent hurricanes but expects a boost in the intermediate term due to FEMA, insurance, and clean-up crew spending, especially benefiting select service and extended-stay hotels
North America

Regent Hotels Returns to the U.S.

The Regent Santa Monica Beach opened on October 1 as Regent's first U.S. hotel since IHG's 2018 acquisition, following a $150 million renovation.
North America

Hotels Could Benefit From Cut in Interest Rates

Analysts expect the Fed's interest rate cuts to boost hotel REIT earnings, with Ashford Hospitality Trust and Braemar Hotel Trust being the biggest beneficiaries.
North America

3 Large Texas Hotels Secure Refinancing

JLL Capital Markets successfully refinanced three major Texas hotels—Sheraton Dallas, Marriott Marquis Houston, and Fairmont Austin—securing significant loans for each property.
North America

Marriott Vacations Takes a Beating

Marriott Vacations Worldwide's stock fell sharply due to a disappointing earnings report and a significant loan loss provision, indicating struggles in the timeshare market.