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Host Spends $105M on Hurricane Repairs at The Don CeSar
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Host Spends $105M on Hurricane Repairs at The Don CeSar

Host Hotels & Resorts spent an estimated $105 million to remediate and repair damage at Florida's The Don CeSar following hurricanes Helene and Milton. The disclosure highlights the mounting impact of severe weather events on hotel capital expenditures and resilience investments.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Host allocated $75 million, or 11.6% of its 2025 total capex, toward hurricane and restoration work
  2. 2The Don CeSar faced prolonged closures through March 2025, offset by $73 million in insurance payouts
  3. 3Host directed approximately 8% of overall capex toward climate resilience initiatives over a six-year span

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Source: Skift

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