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Barry Sternlicht is set to revive the Starwood brand through his current hotel management company, SH Hotels & Resorts, rebranding it as Starwood from February.

Minor Hotels plans to exceed 850 properties by 2027, expanding globally with nearly 300 new hotels, a more balanced portfolio, and a focus on key markets like North America, North Asia, and India.

Japan’s booming tourism, driven by a weak yen and rising demand, has pushed hotel costs so high that even business travelers are priced out, prompting shifts to alternatives like Airbnb and further tax hikes in places like Kyoto.

The Canadian hotel industry is rebounding from pandemic lows thanks to blockbuster events like Taylor Swift’s tour, tighter short-term rental rules, and large-scale investments in new hotel developments.

Dusit International will manage two new Dusit Princess hotels in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, set to open in late 2029 through a partnership with IDC Prime.

Donald Trump’s real-estate company is exploring a deal exceeding $300 million to reacquire its former Washington, D.C. hotel—now a Waldorf Astoria—and potentially revert it to the Trump brand.

Kyoto plans to introduce Japan's highest accommodation tax—up to 10,000 yen per night—by 2026 to curb overtourism and potentially double its annual revenue.

Wells Fargo predicts a 2% U.S. RevPAR growth in 2025, led by group and luxury segments, upgrading Wyndham Hotels to Overweight and highlighting strength in Asia and Europe.

Choice Hotels is revitalizing its Radisson Hotels Americas brand with new visual identities, enhanced guest experiences, and significant renovations at key properties.

Truist downgraded Playa Hotels & Resorts to Hold, seeing an increased likelihood of a Hyatt acquisition that could boost Hyatt’s share price as PLYA nears its $13 target.