Alan Woinski

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.

Thailand's hotel investment market is poised for continued growth in 2025, following a report of record-breaking THB 22.3 billion in transactions for 2024.

Hotel industry news highlights Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel opening in Nashville, plus property deals and executive changes at White Lodging.

Hilton plans to double its Indian presence, bringing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR brands while DoubleTree remains its largest footprint.

Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality merged, plus other hotel news.

Marriott expands with Sydney Parramatta hotel, converts The Farm at San Benito into Philippines' first Autograph Collection resort.

A Boston hotel site is for sale for $6.5M, while EasyGroup will sell EasyHotel to Tristan Capital Partners for €242M in total value.