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Analysts expect the Fed's interest rate cuts to boost hotel REIT earnings, with Ashford Hospitality Trust and Braemar Hotel Trust being the biggest beneficiaries.

JLL reports a significant rise in large hotel transactions, particularly in luxury markets, with 2024 seeing a 59% increase in single-asset deals over $200 million, totaling $4 billion.

The DJIA, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 rose on Friday, while Canada's hotel industry saw a slight decline in occupancy in July 2024 after three months of increases.

Hyatt Hotels announced plans to acquire Standard International's brands and affiliates, creating a new lifestyle group led by Amar Lalvani, with a $150 million base purchase and potential additional payments.

Choice Hotels missed earnings expectations and lowered RevPAR guidance, but maintained EBITDA guidance and continued significant stock buybacks.

The DJIA rose 99 points while Nasdaq surged 452, the S&P 500 rose 86 points and the 10-year treasury yield was down .03 to 4.11%. Lodging stocks were modestly higher, did much better due to the…

Hilton is dramatically expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences with the addition of nearly 400 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the addition of Maison Metier and The Barnett in New Orleans to their portfolio, both expected to join Hyatt's independent collections in 2024 under new branding and management by HRI Hospitality.

The U.S. stock market rose again today and most lodging stocks came along for the ride upward.

Four Seasons' long drama with Ty Warner may finally be coming to an end.