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Hotel REIT executives at Nareit showed caution due to transaction market weakness and uncertainty, with Truist citing stock frustration.

Marriott opened its first StudioRes hotel in Fort Myers, marking the company's entry into midscale extended stay lodging.

The Crest Collection expands globally with new properties like Le Clef Bangkok and first Saudi Arabia location in 2028.

Tanah Gajah in Bali is one of four properties unveiled by Puri Hadiprana under the new Hadiprana Hospitality brand.

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

Thailand's hotel investment market is poised for continued growth in 2025, following a report of record-breaking THB 22.3 billion in transactions for 2024.

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.

Kamah Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a $70 million deal to develop four new hotels in Dubai and India, focusing on luxury and wellness hospitality under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand.

Visitor spending in Macau, excluding gaming, increased by over a third year on year, driven mainly by overnight visitors and significant spending on shopping, accommodation, and food and beverage.

Six Senses Kyoto, the brand's first urban hotel in Japan, has opened in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, featuring 81 rooms and suites, a spa with unique treatments, and diverse dining options.