Amid mixed hotel sector performance, Hilton beat earnings while trimming 2025 guidance as hospitality firms expand with new properties across the US and globally.
Canada’s hotel industry recorded its highest average daily rate ever in February 2025. But the occupancy rate was slightly only 57.7%, down slightly year-over-year.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has partnered with Mint Developers to build The James Hotel & Residences Downtown Miami, an $850 million, 82-story tower set to open in 2028.
U.S. hotels and travel companies are focusing on a surge in Indian tourists to offset declining domestic leisure spending and reduced demand from East Asia and Europe.
Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.
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.
Braemar Hotels and Blackwells Capital have reached an agreement ending their proxy battle, with Blackwells withdrawing nominations, supporting BHR proposals, buying more shares, and BHR adding an independent director with Blackwells' input.
Soho House dissolved its Independent Special Committee after rejecting an offer for strategic transactions, causing discontent among shareholders due to the stock's low trading price.