🌳 Florida Legislature Moves to Protect State Parks

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🛌 Premier Inn Converts Pubs to Hotels Amid Revenue Decline

Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, is converting underperforming restaurants into hotel rooms to counteract declining revenues. The company plans to add 3,500 rooms by 2030 through this strategy, aiming to optimize its property portfolio and enhance profitability. Read more.

⏳ The Langham Seattle Opening Delayed to 2030

The Langham Seattle, initially slated to open in 2026, has postponed its debut to 2030. The delay is attributed to various development challenges, marking a four-year extension from the original timeline. Read more.

🕍 Historic Convent Transformed into Boutique Hotel in Hudson Valley

A Victorian-era convent in Hudson, New York, has been renovated into The Hudson Navigator, a nine-room boutique hotel. The property blends historical architecture with modern amenities, offering guests a unique lodging experience in the Hudson Valley. Read more.

🌳 Florida Legislature Moves to Protect State Parks

In response to public opposition, the Florida House unanimously passed a bill to prevent non-conservation developments, such as hotels and golf courses, in state parks. The legislation, now awaiting Governor Ron DeSantis' approval, aims to ensure that state parks are preserved for conservation-based recreational uses. Read more.

📉 Wyndham Lowers RevPAR Forecast Amid Record Openings

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has adjusted its full-year 2025 RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) guidance from a 2–3% increase to a range of -2% to +1%. This revision comes despite the company achieving record hotel openings, indicating challenges in maintaining revenue growth. Read more.

💲 Investors Eye Hotel Assets in Asia Pacific

According to CBRE’s 2025 Asia Pacific Hotel Investor Intentions Survey, over 72% of investors plan to increase their hotel investments in the region. Cities like Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, and Osaka are top targets, driven by a rebound in tourism and limited hotel supply. Read more.

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