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Various analysts and media sources are taking a stab at what this whole tariff situation will mean to the lodging space.

The Al-Bahar Group, the majority shareholder of Yotel, has taken an extra 30% stake, raising its total stake in Yotel to more than 95%.

There's a proposed 15-story hotel that may be built next to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Canada’s hotel industry recorded its highest average daily rate ever in February 2025. But the occupancy rate was slightly only 57.7%, down slightly year-over-year.

Hotel stocks face pressure amid analyst downgrades, mixed industry performance data, and various property transactions. Companies like Hyatt, Gencom, and Ashford Trust announced changes.

Concerns over Trump 2.0's impact on the hotel industry are rising, with Deutsche Bank noting potential early signs of a RevPAR downturn.

Loews Hotels is undergoing its largest expansion, opening three new Orlando hotels with Comcast’s Universal, adding 2,000 rooms and reaching 11 properties in the area.

SH Hotels & Resorts is rebranding as Starwood Hotels, reviving the iconic name founded by Barry Sternlicht.

In January 2025, Canada’s hotel industry reported year-over-year gains in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, with British Columbia and Vancouver leading occupancy while Prince Edward Island and Calgary lagged.

IHG reported strong Q4 2024 results, announced the acquisition of the Ruby brand, raised its dividend by 10%, and launched a $900 million buyback, but investors remained unimpressed despite its strong performance.