Alan Woinski

WTTC research shows sharp drops in U.S. international visitors, with arrivals from Germany plunging 28% in concerning tourism trend.

STR data indicates China's hotel market continues to struggle with a 3.1% RevPAR decline despite facing an easy comparison to last year's significant 21.1% drop.

CBRE's April 2025 report shows short-term rentals gaining market share as Google travel searches decline, suggesting potential slowdown in 2025 travel demand.

Hilton partners with ROX Group to open the first Tru by Hilton properties in Vietnam, marking the brand’s Asia debut.

JLL reports record Q1 2025 RevPAR with $4.6B in U.S. hotel transactions, as Middle Eastern, European and Asian investors target urban assets.

Riyaz partners with Jin Jiang Hotels to expand five brands across Southeast Asia, signing first management agreement for Metropolo in Luang Prabang, Laos.

Jefferies upgrades Hilton and Marriott to Buy, citing business model strength and shift to durable growth drivers amid uncertainty.

Sri Lanka tourism hits 900,000 arrivals in early May, while Galaxy Entertainment soft-launches Capella at Galaxy Macau with 36 villas.

Marriott, Hilton, Rosewood and other hotel groups announce property openings, renovations and investments worldwide.

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.