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 Jenna Graber • Aug. 18, 2025

Sonder CFO exits months after assuming role

Michael Hughes departs as the San Francisco-based firm looks to fill the CEO role vacated by founder Francis Davidson in June.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 15, 2025

Hotel performance fell short of vacation rentals in Q2

Hotels experienced RevPAR declines in all U.S. regions, while short-term rentals saw gains across most of the country, according to a Key Data report.

By Michele Laufik • Aug. 15, 2025

How a boutique hotel owner rebranded to Hyatt following Standard deal

Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky, ditched its Bunkhouse roots for JdV by Hyatt, gaining distribution and loyalty perks as Hyatt fine-tunes its lifestyle growth strategy.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 14, 2025

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 Jenna Graber • Aug. 13, 2025

Braemar Hotels & Resorts sells Seattle Marriott for $145M

Marriott Seattle Waterfront will be the real estate investment trust’s last asset sale of 2025 amid a softer hotel transaction market.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 12, 2025

Remington Hospitality appoints chief commercial officer

Cory Chambers will oversee the hotel management company’s commercial strategy, having held a similar role at Hospitality Ventures Management Group.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 11, 2025

US hotel growth forecast downgraded — again

CoStar and Tourism Economics lowered growth outlooks for 2025 and 2026 demand, RevPAR and ADR amid “continued underperformance and elevated macroeconomic concerns.”

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 11, 2025

The hospitality mindset shift: Turning every moment into revenue

From stays to day visits, learn how hotels are driving revenue with curated offers, bundles and shoppable moments.

Aug. 11, 2025

Wynn bucks Vegas trends with strong Q2 performance

The resort operator also plans to resume remodeling its Encore Tower in Las Vegas, which it paused earlier this year on the back of tariff concerns.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 8, 2025

Luxury drives Hyatt RevPAR growth in Q2

Higher-end chain scales contributed to the company’s 1.6% global RevPAR growth in the quarter as select service hotels in the U.S. saw declines.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 7, 2025

IHG CEO says macroeconomic uncertainties ‘subsiding’ as record rooms open

IHG Hotels & Resorts saw U.S. RevPAR decline 0.9% in the second quarter, but CEO Elie Maalouf touted development strength — and teased bringing the newly acquired Ruby brand to the region.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 7, 2025

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 Jenna Graber • Aug. 6, 2025

Stonebridge names Kevin Dingle chief development officer

Dingle comes from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he was senior vice president of business development.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 6, 2025

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 Jenna Graber • Aug. 5, 2025

Economic uncertainty ‘reshaping deal-making’ as travel and tourism M&A slows

Subdued deal activity in the first half of 2025, amid an inbound international tourism slump in the U.S., will lead investors to adjust their strategies, per GlobalData’s lead analyst.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 4, 2025

Aimbridge names Allison Handy chief commercial officer

Handy, who joined the hospitality management firm in 2021, implemented a companywide commercial model last year.

By Noelle Mateer • July 31, 2025

MGM Resorts to ‘restore growth trajectory’ in Vegas after Q2 declines

The operator’s Vegas revenue was down in the quarter, but sports tourism and solid convention demand show promise for 2026, per CEO Bill Hornbuckle.

By Jenna Graber • July 31, 2025

Caesars’ Q2 Vegas revenue declines amid ‘softer market demand’

The resort operator saw the decrease as international visitation dipped in Sin City, though group travel is pacing well into 2026, per CEO Tom Reeg.

By Jenna Graber • July 30, 2025

Remington Hospitality names Jason Kreul chief operating officer

Kreul joins from First Hospitality, where he held the same role. At Remington, he’ll report to newly named CEO Ben Perelmuter.

By Noelle Mateer • July 29, 2025

Wyndham touts rooms growth amid ‘softer’ US RevPAR environment

While Wyndham’s economy and midscale travelers are “especially sensitive” to economic volatility, CEO Geoff Ballotti argued robust development points to a brighter future.

By Noelle Mateer • July 24, 2025

Marriott completes CitizenM acquisition

The $355 million tie-up, which was announced in April, brings 37 open hotels under Marriott’s system.

By Noelle Mateer • July 23, 2025

US market drags Hilton’s Q2 performance

Though nationwide RevPAR fell 1.5% in the quarter, CEO Chris Nassetta still expressed long-term optimism — and teased forthcoming brands.

By Noelle Mateer • July 23, 2025

Peachtree launches $250M fund to jump on hotel market dislocation

The move is intended to allow the Atlanta-based firm to capitalize on “some of the most compelling risk-adjusted opportunities we’ve seen since the global financial crisis,” per CEO Greg Friedman.

By Noelle Mateer • July 22, 2025

M2G Ventures adds hospitality vertical

The Texas-based real estate investment and development firm has tapped Crescent Real Estate’s Chris Hanrattie to lead the effort.

By Noelle Mateer • July 17, 2025