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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.

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

Overseas visitor volume to the U.S. in April was up modestly year-over-year. Plus, LVMH sells its only U.S. hotel, and a lot of other hotel development news.

Canada hotels gain 5.3% RevPAR in May; multiple hotel deals, acquisitions, renovations & new openings across North America and Europe.

Abound by Marriott Vacations exchange members now gain access to more than 8,000 Marriott hotels worldwide.

Jalisco announced $1 billion investment for 38 new hotels by 2028, with Hyatt investing $295 million in three Puerto Vallarta properties.

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

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

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.

Late last week, hotel REITs in the U.S. released an avalanche of earnings and investors were in a good mood again.