Omicron Wave Weakens Hotel Revenue Recovery

Fitch Ratings, New York, said the global spread of the Omicron variant and new travel restrictions weaken the recovery prospects for hotel revenue per available room.

Hotel Recovery Hits Plateau

The hotel sector’s recovery continues, though it has “plateaued” for the moment, analysts with STR and Trepp LLC reported.

Hotel Debt Markets Improving

The hospitality debt market is showing a resurgence as the lodging industry continues to recover, said JLL, Chicago.

Hotel Profitability Improves Slightly

U.S. hotel gross operating profit per available room improved slightly from prior months in January, but remains in the low single digits, reported STR, Hendersonville, Tenn.

Hotel Sector Recovery Slows

The hotel sector recovery has slowed in recent months after rebounding in the fall from April lows, said Fitch Ratings, New York.

CBRE: Hotel Recovery Could Start Soon

After facing the lowest occupancy levels since the 1930s and huge revenue and profit declines in the second quarter, the hotel sector could begin a multi-year recovery soon, said CBRE, Los Angeles.