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Further cuts in US 2025-26 hotel forecasts

This report expects a further downgrade of U.S. hotel industry forecasts for 2025 and 2026. Forecast occupancy for 2025 is now 62.3 %, down from 63.1 % in 2024 and previously predicted 62.5 %. RevPAR (revenue per available room) is expected to decline slightly, marking a first full-year drop. The firms cite a weak macro-economy and soft demand as underlying drivers. Investors and operators are urged to recalibrate expectations, especially around growth and margin pressure. Read more

GSA joint venture acquires US student housing portfolio

A joint venture by GSA (Global Student Accommodation) and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing has acquired a student housing portfolio in the U.S. valued at around US$1 billion, comprising approximately 6,200 beds. The deal highlights institutional demand for alternative real assets and scale student-housing platforms. While not a hotel transaction per se, the move signals investor appetite for accommodation assets outside of traditional hospitality, which may affect capital flows into hotel segments. Read more.

Sonesta grows footprint with California hotel

Sonesta Hotels has added a new property in California under its mid-scale brand, marking further expansion of its U.S. development pipeline. The brand reports 31 new franchise agreements and 10 hotel openings in early 2025, reinforcing its growth strategy. The California opening shows continued owner interest in Sonesta’s model across markets. For hotel investors and owners, the case illustrates how franchise growth is still viable despite broader industry headwinds. Read more.

How enterprises are harnessing emerging technologies in cybersecurity

Enterprise cybersecurity is at a critical inflection point. As organizations rapidly adopt AI, embrace hybrid cloud architectures, and deploy containerized applications, traditional security strategies are being fundamentally challenged and transformed. Dark Reading's comprehensive 2025 Strategic Security Survey reveals surprising shifts in how IT and security professionals prioritize threats, allocate resources, and prepare for the future. The findings challenge conventional wisdom about what keeps security leaders awake at night. Download your copy.

One&Only debuts in the U.S. with one-and-only Moonlight Basin

The ultra-luxury resort brand One&Only launches its first U.S. property — One&Only Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana — set to open 18 November 2025 with 73 guest rooms and 19 villas on 190 acres. Positioned near Yellowstone National Park, the resort targets high-end leisure travellers seeking wellness, natural setting and year-round activity. This move may pull capital and interest toward luxury resort development in lesser-known U.S. markets. Read more.

Landmark Loch Ness hotel sells to U.S. family in £1m deal

A landmark hotel on the shores of Loch Ness in Scotland has been sold to a U.S. family for about £1 million, marking a change of hands from longstanding local ownership. The sale highlights rising international investor interest in historic hospitality assets in Europe even at modest valuations, and the potential for repositioning such properties for upscale demand or niche lodging. For hotel stakeholders, the transaction signals that smaller heritage properties remain of interest despite broader investment caution. Read more.

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