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Loews Hotels is undergoing its largest expansion, opening three new Orlando hotels with Comcast’s Universal, adding 2,000 rooms and reaching 11 properties in the area.

IHG is expanding its Vignette Collection with San Francisco's historic Hotel Spero and a new French property opening in 2025, featuring two transformed Tiara hotels.

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.

Aimbridge Hospitality is restructuring its finances by converting $1.1 billion in debt to equity, securing $100 million in new capital, and shifting majority ownership to its first lien lenders, with completion expected in early 2025.

Universal Studios is undergoing major expansions in Hollywood and Orlando, including new hotels and the opening of the Epic Universe theme park in 2025.

Global tourism rebounded strongly in 2024, with international arrivals reaching 98% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by post-pandemic demand, increased air connectivity, and growth in key regions like the Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

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

M3, LLC has secured a majority investment from Blackstone Growth, with AAHOA also investing, to accelerate its growth and expand its hotel management software.

Hyatt is set to sell the Hyatt Regency Orlando for approximately $1.02 billion to Ares and RIDA Development, with Hyatt retaining a preferred equity interest and a 30-year management agreement.

Financial markets plunged with major indices and lodging stocks down sharply, except for SHCO which rose 6%.