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Riyaz partners with Jin Jiang Hotels to expand five brands across Southeast Asia, signing first management agreement for Metropolo in Luang Prabang, Laos.

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

Major hotel chains including Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Dusit International are rapidly expanding their presence across Asia Pacific.

The Al-Bahar Group, the majority shareholder of Yotel, has taken an extra 30% stake, raising its total stake in Yotel to more than 95%.

Seven new Marriott properties will open in Indonesia this year in Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Pontianak, and the Riau Islands.

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

NTTO forecasts the total volume of international visitors to the U.S. will increase to 77.1 million in 2025, up 6.5% from 72.4 million visitors in 2024.

Choice Hotels is revitalizing its Radisson Hotels Americas brand with new visual identities, enhanced guest experiences, and significant renovations at key properties.

Hyatt Hotels and Playa Hotels & Resorts are negotiating a potential acquisition, with differing analyst views on its likelihood and structure.

Leisure travel is set to grow in 2025, driven by increased international trips, greater use of travel advisors, and rising interest across demographics.