STR reported U.S. lodging data for the week ending August 31, showing a 3.6% rise in RevPAR, with ADR up 1.6% and occupancy up 1.9%. Group RevPAR increased 7.2% on a 7.1% occupancy boost.
The nationwide hotel strike is intensifying, impacting major hotel chains and owners, with concerns about the long-term effects of either giving in to union demands or enduring prolonged strikes.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Thailand by introducing its new brand, Garner, and aiming to double its hotel portfolio in the country.
Luxury hotels in Bangladesh are facing a nearly 90% drop in guests and significant financial losses due to unrest, curfews, and travel warnings, with near-zero bookings reported for late July and August.
Investors are concerned as Travel + Leisure Co. and Red Rock Resorts reported modest or solid earnings but saw stock declines, reflecting nervousness and a shoot-first-ask-later mentality on Wall Street.
Alliance Global Corp plans to spend nearly $170 million this year, mainly on upgrading facilities at Newport World Resorts and developing Westside City.
The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel's New York City opening marks Corinthia's North American debut with luxury accommodations, exclusive dining, and private residences.