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Truist analysts said the hotel companies weren’t admitting it, but demand trends had been decelerating before the tariff shock.

The hotel industry shows mixed signals as some AAHOA members see slowing construction, while CoStar reports a sharp decline in international arrivals.

The sell-off in stocks accelerated Friday after a failed attempt in the morning for a rebound: All three indexes fell.

Various analysts and media sources are taking a stab at what this whole tariff situation will mean to the lodging space.

In Indonesia, hotel occupancy rates in several regions have plunged to as low as 20% as the budget cuts have stripped away a vital source of income for hotels.

Yet the hotel industry continues to expand globally with multiple new properties and several boutique hotel openings.

Hotel stocks face pressure amid analyst downgrades, mixed industry performance data, and various property transactions. Companies like Hyatt, Gencom, and Ashford Trust announced changes.

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano highlighted the company's strong growth in India, emphasizing local decision-making, expansion into smaller cities, increased female employment, and reducing bureaucratic and travel barriers to boost international tourism.

Canadian hotel investment surged in 2024, surpassing $2 billion, driven by strong market fundamentals, investor confidence, and heightened competition for quality assets.

Minor International plans to expand in the U.S. with an Anantara hotel by early next year, driven by The White Lotus' success, which has boosted bookings at its Thai resorts.