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U.S. hotels and travel companies are focusing on a surge in Indian tourists to offset declining domestic leisure spending and reduced demand from East Asia and Europe.

Global hotel transactions rose to $42.1 billion in Q3 2024, driven by large deals and robust fundamentals, with further growth expected amid favorable economic conditions.

Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting forecasts moderate growth in U.S. hotel performance, with rising RevPAR and hotel values through 2025, despite slight margin erosion.

Rosewood Hotels is expanding globally in 2025 with new luxury properties in Japan, Mexico, Qatar, Amsterdam, and London, offering luxury accommodations, dining, and wellness experiences.

New York City hotel prices hit record highs, prompting mixed reactions from tourists and concerns over affordability, influenced by new Airbnb regulations and migrant housing demands.

Concord Hospitality has partnered with Margaritaville Resorts to manage the Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton, Florida, featuring 123 rooms, dining, a pool, and a fitness center.

Deutsche Bank's conference highlighted mixed optimism in the gaming, lodging, and leisure sectors, with discussions on election impacts, leisure demand stabilization, corporate travel growth, M&A opportunities, and cautious investor views on resort acquisitions.

Design Hotels reported 10% portfolio growth, highlighted by new agreements including new Firmdale properties, and expansion with Grupo Habita, Drift Hotels, and ASH.

Global hotel investments are booming, with a 13% RevPAR increase, high cross-border deals, and $42.1B in transactions, driven by strong demand for luxury and select-service hotels.

Nautic Partners acquired Davidson Hospitality Group from KSL Capital Partners, with KSL remaining involved as a manager, marking Nautic's entry into hotel management ownership.