Tag: Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings Predicts Twilight of Upcycle
Fitch Ratings's mid-year lodging outlook shows the U.S. lodging industry approaching the twilight of an upcycle that began in 2009, with positive RevPAR increases in...
Fitch: U.S. Lodging in Twilight of Latest Upcycle
NEW YORK—The U.S. lodging industry is in the twilight of the current upcycle, according to Fitch Ratings. The recovery is now the second longest...
Flexible Models Ease Leisure Companies’ Cuban Market Entry
NEW YORK—Flexible and less capital-intensive business models should facilitate U.S. leisure companies', including cruise operators, hotels, and online travel agencies (OTAs), Cuban market entry...
New Starwood Offer Might Delay Marriott’s Ratings Momentum
NEW YORK—Fitch Ratings continues to see positive ratings momentum for Marriott International stemming from its planned merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. However, less...
Fitch: U.S. RevPAR Growth Forecast Lowers
NEW YORK—Fitch Ratings has lowered its 2016 U.S. RevPAR growth forecast to 4-5 percent from 4-6 percent. RevPAR growth will not likely exceed 5...