Strong Urban Hotel Performance
Urban hotels saw an 8.2% increase in RevPAR with a 5.4% increase in average daily rate. December RevPAR was up 13.2%, with notable performances in Chicago, Salt Lake, San Diego, and Boston.
Group Room Revenue Growth
Fourth quarter group room revenues increased 8.1% over 2023, contributing to a 6.4% increase in total food and beverage revenue at urban hotels.
Corporate and Hotel Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Hotel adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter was $75.9 million, reflecting 16.4% growth over 2023. Corporate adjusted EBITDA was $68.7 million, an almost 20% growth over 2023.
Successful Capital Expenditure Projects
Completed renovations at several hotels, including Bourbon Orleans and Westin San Diego Bay View, leading to increased revenue and positive ROI.
Dividend Increase
Announced an increase in regular quarterly dividends from $0.03 to $0.08 per share in 2025, with a potential additional stub dividend.