Kim Woinski

The NYU Conference had mixed opinions on its tone and mood, with Barclays finding it muted and Truist noting a lack of extreme bullishness, while discussions on hotel REITs highlighted concerns about investment strategies and the influence of hedge funds.

Soho House dissolved its Independent Special Committee after rejecting an offer for strategic transactions, causing discontent among shareholders due to the stock's low trading price.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is significantly expanding its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with multiple new openings planned through 2027, including properties from its Six Senses, InterContinental, Kimpton, Vignette Collection, and Hotel Indigo brands.

A new report indicates that U.S. hotel debt maturities, exacerbated by lagging profitability, high interest rates, and rising insurance costs, will drive increased transactions in 2024, especially in top gateway markets.

The 2024 CBRE Global Hotel Investors Intentions Survey indicates U.S. hotel investors are optimistic, with plans to increase investments, despite challenges like debt servicing and rising costs, favoring urban and leisure markets such as New York City, Miami, Charleston, and Boston.

This is the first Mexican property for Marriott's five-year old all-inclusive luxury push.

International tourism nearly reached pre-pandemic levels in early 2024, with notable growth in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, and a full recovery projected for the year.

Truist is optimistic about Wyndham Hotels' new developments, RevPAR growth, and brand launches, highlighting a strong positive outlook on the economy and travel spending, with franchisees highly confident.

Archipelago International opened its first office in the Dominican Republic and signed multiple hotel management agreements in the DR and Mexico, adding numerous new properties.

In the shorter term, CBRE expects a 2% RevPAR growth in 2024, driven by international tourism and limited supply, despite a weaker first quarter and a reduced forecast from 3%.