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Crestline Hotels & Resorts takes over management of the AC Hotel Seattle Downtown as lodging companies expand portfolios.

Marriott International acquires lifestyle brand citizenM for $355 million, adding 36 hotels with 8,544 rooms to its portfolio.

Multiple hotel companies announced property openings globally, including Peachtree Group receiving USCIS approval for a SpringHill Suites in Utah.

Highgate Hospitality Management is planning to build a new hotel on a 5.42-acre property in Denver, Colorado, near the airport.

In 2024, Marriott International expanded in Caribbean and Latin America, adding 30 properties, 8,000 rooms, and growing its pipeline to 27,817 rooms.

Marriott beat 4Q24 expectations, but its stock fell due to cautious guidance, softer NUG outlook, and lower share repurchases.

In 2024, Hilton achieved 7.3% net unit growth by adding nearly 1,000 hotels and strengthening its global pipeline, while expanding its brand portfolio with new lifestyle and luxury offerings worldwide.

Hilton is expanding on Maui with a new Hampton Inn & Suites opening in April and the conversion of Maui Seaside Hotel into a Tapestry Collection by 2026.

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

Marriott International is expanding its outdoor-focused lodging with the acquisition of Postcard Cabins, aiming to launch a collection in 2025 featuring tiny cabins and unique accommodations near natural destinations.