Business Travel

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    Top trends from the hotel industry’s Q2 2025 earnings

    Widespread U.S. RevPAR declines were reported, though some CEOs remained optimistic about luxury travel and group booking pace into next year.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Hotel CEOs weigh in on widespread US RevPAR declines

    Decreased government spending, a lack of international inbound travel and broader economic uncertainty had a noticeable impact on Q2 earnings results.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Choice Hotels regards international markets as US RevPAR softens

    On the heels of domestic RevPAR declines in Q2, CEO Patrick Pacious touts growth via an acquisition of the remaining interest of Choice Hotels Canada.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
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    Marriott’s US RevPAR flat after Q2 booking, demand declines

    CEO Anthony Capuano attributed the stagnant year-over-year performance to weaker select service demand driven by reduced government and group travel.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Market Spotlight: Indianapolis

    The Midwestern city’s hotel offerings are getting bigger, better and more luxurious, local tourism officials and developers tell Hotel Dive.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    Trade tensions, policy uncertainty to negatively impact business travel spending: GBTA

    Recent U.S. government actions have dampened 2025 growth predictions, according to a new report.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    US hotels could lose revenue amid business travel gloom

    Recent U.S. government actions have soured global business travel buyers, leading lodging providers to forecast revenue declines, per a Global Business Travel Association poll.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Market Spotlight: Orlando

    Theme parks, corporate conferences and sporting events continue to drive tourists to the central Florida metro — and hotels are benefiting, pros from JLL, IHG and more shared.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    Mint House opens Washington, DC, aparthotel amid expansion

    With the 85-unit office-to-hotel conversion, the operator grows its portfolio of apartment-style accommodations in a new, “dynamic” market.

    By • June 25, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Après ski appeal: Utah’s revamped Deer Valley draws top hotel brands

    Grand Hyatt, Canopy by Hilton, Four Seasons and more make up a diverse hotel ecosystem catering to more than just skiers at Deer Valley East Village near Park City.

    By • June 9, 2025
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    Travel sector ‘walks a tight rope’ as US hotel growth outlook downgraded: report

    CoStar and Tourism Economics lowered their 2025 and 2026 growth projections for RevPAR and other metrics, citing elevated macroeconomic concerns.

    By • June 3, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Market Spotlight: Nashville

    The Tennessee city has made a name for itself as a leisure and convention travel destination — and hotels are benefiting. Experts say it still has room to grow.

    By • May 29, 2025
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    Top meetings hotels and destinations in North America: Cvent

    Three Nashville, Tennessee, hotels led other U.S. properties in the category, while Orlando, Florida, was named the overall best market for meetings in the tech provider’s annual ranking.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge sells for $865M

    Ryman Hospitality Properties has entered into a definitive agreement with seller Trinity Investments to acquire what the companies claim is the largest resort in the metro area.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    Hotels’ Q1 earnings: Tariff fears, RevPAR downgrades and more

    Most hotel players saw increased RevPAR in the quarter, but outlooks for the remainder of the year are hazy amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    US to lose $12.5B in international visitor spend in 2025: WTTC

    A lack of international traveler confidence, exacerbated by recent government actions, could result in a “staggering” loss of inbound travel, impacting hotels.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    US RevPAR hit Q1 record, though economic outlook more cautious: JLL

    Robust ADRs fueled the highest-ever year-to-date RevPAR in March, though occupancy slipped in the quarter.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Tariff troubles? Hotel CEOs talk trade policy’s impact on industry.

    During Q1 earnings calls, CEOs from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and more shared concerns over weakening travel demand amid ongoing market volatility.

    By • May 13, 2025
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    No slowdown for group, business travel in Q1 2025: report

    Group and business performance saw year-over-year gains in the first months of the year, bolstered by solid events volumes, per Cendyn and Amadeus.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Extended stay a beacon for Choice Hotels amid economic uncertainty

    While Choice downgraded its 2025 RevPAR guidance, the company’s well-performing extended stay portfolio shows promise, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Opinion

    How LA hoteliers can prepare for the global stage amid a complex operating environment

    Hotel employers, labor unions, city officials and industry associations will need to work together to ensure Los Angeles offers a world-class experience to visitors, writes attorney Lara Shortz.

    By Lara Shortz • May 8, 2025
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    Wynn Resorts halts $375M in CapEx, citing tariffs

    The resort operator delayed its Encore Tower remodel amid ongoing economic uncertainty, but CEO Craig Billings says other areas of the business have not been impacted.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Hyatt forecasts slower RevPAR growth as booking behavior shifts

    Softening leisure demand led Hyatt to downgrade its 2025 RevPAR growth outlook, though development momentum remains strong, per CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    MGM CEO optimistic despite Q1 tourist, revenue dips in Las Vegas

    The resort operator saw declined performance fundamentals year over year on tough comparisons to last year’s Vegas Super Bowl, but its Marriott collab continues to exceed expectations.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Omni launches program to draw small, midsize business travelers

    Omni Select Business provides cost savings and loyalty perks to small and midsize businesses, “the backbone of travel demand in many markets.” 

    By • April 25, 2025