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Universal Studios is undergoing major expansions in Hollywood and Orlando, including new hotels and the opening of the Epic Universe theme park in 2025.

Hyatt Hotels and Playa Hotels & Resorts are negotiating a potential acquisition, with differing analyst views on its likelihood and structure.

Hilton has opened its 100th Hilton Garden Inn in Greater China and plans to expand into cities like Shanghai, Tianjin, Chengdu, Suzhou, and tourist destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Huangshan by 2025.

MCR secured $300 million in refinancing for a 22-hotel portfolio spanning 14 states, replacing $280 million in prior debt through a CMBS transaction with J.P. Morgan and BMO Capital Markets as co-leads.

Tokyo Tatemono and The Ascott Limited will launch SEN/KA TOKYO, marking The Crest Collection's debut in Japan in 2029, while CapitaLand's strategic investments in Japanese hospitality signal robust growth opportunities.

Transactions in the $10 to $20 million segment are expected to pick up pace as financing becomes more accessible via the commercial mortgage-backed securities market.

Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting forecasts moderate growth in U.S. hotel performance, with rising RevPAR and hotel values through 2025, despite slight margin erosion.

The U.S. lodging sector in 2025 is expected to see muted growth with a modest RevPAR increase of 1.5%, driven by higher ADR but constrained by stable occupancy and macroeconomic pressures.

New York City hotel prices hit record highs, prompting mixed reactions from tourists and concerns over affordability, influenced by new Airbnb regulations and migrant housing demands.

IHG Hotels and Resorts is expanding aggressively in Vietnam and India, aiming to significantly grow its luxury, premium, and midscale hotel portfolios across key destinations.