IHG and Choice were optimistic about the rest of the year, though Choice moderated its outlook. The lodging sector expanded with Kessler Collection and others breaking ground.
Amid mixed hotel sector performance, Hilton beat earnings while trimming 2025 guidance as hospitality firms expand with new properties across the US and globally.
Hotel industry shows activity with Accor confirming its outlook for the year without a downward revision and KHP Capital Partners securing $300 million for hotel acquisitions and renovations.
Hotel industry analysts at Baird expressed caution about softening March demand trends, noting that U.S. RevPAR growth is tracking over 200 basis points below initial expectations.
Hotel stocks face pressure amid analyst downgrades, mixed industry performance data, and various property transactions. Companies like Hyatt, Gencom, and Ashford Trust announced changes.