RevPAR Growth
Fourth quarter RevPAR increased by 2.9% year-over-year, driven by a 7% increase in occupancy, despite a 3.7% decrease in ADR. Excluding Tampa due to hurricane impact, RevPAR increased to 5.8%.
Strong Performance in Key Hotels
The DoubleTree Resort in Hollywood, Florida, and The Whitehall in Houston posted significant RevPAR growth of 13.8% and nearly 50%, respectively, driven by occupancy and rate improvements.
Corporate Activity and Renovations
Executed new ten-year franchise agreements with Hilton for properties in Philadelphia and Jacksonville, with significant renovation budgets planned for these locations.
Revenue Growth
Total revenue for the fourth quarter increased by 4.3% year-over-year, and 4.6% for the full year 2024, with Hotel EBITDA for the quarter increasing by 3.6%.
Positive Guidance for 2025
Projected total revenue for 2025 is expected to increase by 2.1%, with Hotel EBITDA projected to grow by 5.2%, and Adjusted FFO anticipated to rise by 16.4%.