Driftwood Capital

Late last week, hotel REITs in the U.S. released an avalanche of earnings and investors were in a good mood again.

Hospitality industry faces challenges amid cautious analyst forecasts. Dreamscape Hospitality celebrates growth with 40 properties in the pipeline.

Hyatt Hotels is acquiring Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 billion, funding it largely with new debt and asset sales, strengthening its all-inclusive presence in the Caribbean and Mexico.

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.

The U.S. hotel industry saw slight year-over-year performance improvements in November 2024, with New York leading occupancy gains among major markets.

W Hollywood, reimagined by Marriott International, Trinity Investments, and Oaktree Capital, now offers redesigned amenities including 319 rooms, dining options, a rooftop venue, a revamped gym, and extensive event spaces.

citizenM has opened its second Boston property, citizenM Boston Back Bay, a 15-story hotel with 399 guestrooms, curated artwork, and a rooftop bar, making it the company's largest hotel within the Lyrik development.

CBRE has lowered its U.S. hotel performance forecast for 2024 due to weakening leisure travel and corporate profits but still expects RevPAR growth driven by international tourism and election-related events.

CitizenM is expanding its membership program to offer co-working benefits, including inspiring spaces, premium amenities, and access to 34 global locations.

The U.S. stock market rose again today and most lodging stocks came along for the ride upward.