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Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality merged, plus other hotel news.

Today was good timing for those who released the avalanche of earnings because investors were in a good mood.

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.

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.

IHG reported strong Q4 2024 results, announced the acquisition of the Ruby brand, raised its dividend by 10%, and launched a $900 million buyback, but investors remained unimpressed despite its strong performance.

Ashford Hospitality Trust introduced the “GRO AHT” initiative to cut overhead, boost revenue, and enhance operational efficiency, thereby driving EBITDA growth and improving shareholder value.

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.

The U.S. hotel deals market is expected to see steady annual growth of around 10% over the next few years, despite regional variations in activity.

PMG and Hilton are developing the Waldorf Astoria Residences in Denver Cherry Creek, introducing the luxury brand to Colorado with 37 high-end residences and exclusive amenities managed by Hilton.