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

Hotel stocks face pressure amid analyst downgrades, mixed industry performance data, and various property transactions. Companies like Hyatt, Gencom, and Ashford Trust announced changes.

Sandals Resorts International has hired bankers to solicit a sale at a valuation over $6 billion, according to a news report.

Marriott International is set to make an entry into the U.S. midscale hotel segment.

U.S. hoteliers expect strong group sales growth by 2025, driven by demand from tech, healthcare, and construction, with resorts seeing the fastest increase despite federal spending concerns.

Minor International Plc plans to expand in the U.S. with an Anantara hotel by early next year, driven by the surge in bookings at its Thailand properties following The White Lotus exposure.

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.

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of MGM Resorts International, was named the national chair of the U.S. Travel Association’s board for a two-year term, succeeding Hilton’s Chris Nassetta.

Choice Hotels beat earnings expectations due to "other revenues," boosted guidance, and repurchased shares, while Accor reported strong Q4 results, announced a major stock buyback, and considered selling its AccorInvest stake.

Despite rising costs outpacing revenue growth in 2024, the hotel industry sees potential for recovery in 2025 through increased guest spending, job growth, and major events.