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Hotel Equities announced its Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Fred Cerrone, has decided to retire effective November 22, 2025. Plus more hotel deals and development news.

Japan recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.

Hilton surpasses 500 open hotels across Florida. Minor Hotels debuts four brands. A couple of dual-brand hotels open. And more hotel development news.

Blackstone Group agreed to buy the troubled Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte, Florida, for $200 million from Allegiant Travel Company. Plus more hotel development news.

Fairmont Tokyo celebrated its grand opening as the brand's first Japan property, occupying the upper floors of the Blue Front Shibaura tower.

Truman and Marriott International, Inc. announced plans to open three hotels in Calgary, including W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary, and an Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park.

Marriott signed agreements for hotels in: Detroit, Michigan; Muskoka, Canada; Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica; and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; bringing the Marriott Branded Residences total open and pipeline portfolio to around 300 projects.

Hotel REIT executives at Nareit showed caution due to transaction market weakness and uncertainty, with Truist citing stock frustration.

Hilton announces partnership with Delhi International Airport Limited to open Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels at GMR Aerocity.

Choice Hotels International is expanding in China, announcing a distribution and franchise agreement with SSAW Hotels & Resorts Group.