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Marriott Reports Recovery For Midscale Hotel Segment

Marriott International signals a turnaround for the midscale segment, reporting a 3.5% RevPAR increase for select-service brands in Q1 as consumers prioritize travel over goods.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Capitalize on the "experience over goods" shift as lower-income households drive a 3.5% RevPAR increase in select-service brands.
  2. 2Focus on conversions and multi-unit deals as new construction remains hampered by high interest rates.
  3. 3Leverage record-breaking pipelines, with Marriott reporting over 618,000 rooms in development despite economic headwinds.

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Source: Hotels Magazine

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