The British hotel group has had a solid start to the year, with positive results across all its segments. Revenue per available room (RevPar), a key industry metric, is up, and, more importantly, management is resolutely optimistic. Bucking the trend among its competitors, Intercontinental is confident about the rest of 2025.
Conversely, other big names in the sector are more cautious. Hyatt Hotels and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts have revised their RevPar forecasts downward due to pressures in the leisure segment. Hilton is singing the same tune, now anticipating limited growth of between 0 and 2%, down from 2 to 3% previously.
Marriott‘s results, due next week, will be closely watched. With 80% of its…