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First Hospitality unveils $400 million fund to acquire premium hotels, opening decades-old investment division to outside investors.

The heirs of Dusit Thani’s founder refused to approve audited 2024 financial statements, delaying auditor appointments and triggering a trading suspension.

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

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

Crestline Hotels & Resorts takes over management of the AC Hotel Seattle Downtown as lodging companies expand portfolios.

Amid mixed hotel sector performance, Hilton beat earnings while trimming 2025 guidance as hospitality firms expand with new properties across the US and globally.

Marriott plans a dual-branded AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel in Dallas, while other hotel companies announce global openings and renovations.

Marriott Vacations, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Travel + Leisure saw their target prices cut by Goldman Sachs. Plus other industry news.

The Baird Hotel Stock Index was down -13.7% in March. But they were up modestly today. Goldman Sach re-rated a few hotel groups. And more news.

The Al-Bahar Group, the majority shareholder of Yotel, has taken an extra 30% stake, raising its total stake in Yotel to more than 95%.