North America

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

Brookfield Asset Management has acquired the Generator Hostels' European brand and hotels for €776 million from Queensgate Investments.

WTTC research shows sharp drops in U.S. international visitors, with arrivals from Germany plunging 28% in concerning tourism trend.

CBRE's April 2025 report shows short-term rentals gaining market share as Google travel searches decline, suggesting potential slowdown in 2025 travel demand.

JLL reports record Q1 2025 RevPAR with $4.6B in U.S. hotel transactions, as Middle Eastern, European and Asian investors target urban assets.

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

Marriott, Hilton, Rosewood and other hotel groups announce property openings, renovations and investments worldwide.

IHG and Choice were optimistic about the rest of the year, though Choice moderated its outlook. The lodging sector expanded with Kessler Collection and others breaking ground.

Hotel industry news highlights Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel opening in Nashville, plus property deals and executive changes at White Lodging.

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