Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company announced a share buyback plan of $25 million, indicating a strong position to enhance shareholder value after addressing $500 million of maturing debt [6][7] - The quarterly common dividend was increased by 29% to $0.09 per share, reflecting a yield of over 5% [7] - Q1 2025 hotel EBITDA was $20.8 million, adjusted EBITDA was $17.9 million, and adjusted FFO was $0.14 per share [24][25] - GOP margin for Q1 was 38.9%, up 30 basis points from Q1 2024, driven by 3.8% RevPAR growth and effective expense control [24][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - RevPAR growth was strong in six of the top seven markets, with Silicon Valley hotels seeing an 8% increase [14] - The average age of the five sold hotels was 25 years, sold at an approximate 6% capitalization rate on 2024 NOI levels [8] - RevPAR at leisure hotels declined only 1%, while tech hotels showed significant growth [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - RevPAR in LA increased by 14%, with specific hotels benefiting from fire-related demand [15] - New York, Dallas, and DC markets saw at least 6% growth in RevPAR [16] - Government-related room revenue accounted for approximately 5% of the overall portfolio, indicating limited impact from government travel [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on high-quality premium branded targets for acquisitions to diversify its portfolio [9] - The share repurchase plan and potential acquisitions are viewed as tools to enhance shareholder value [6][9] - The company aims to reduce volatility in cash flow by diversifying its asset base beyond tech-heavy markets [57] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future demand despite current economic uncertainties, projecting flat RevPAR growth for the year [12][13] - The company noted that the current environment has resulted in lower new supply, which could support future RevPAR growth [13] - Management highlighted the importance of adjusting sales efforts to attract leisure travelers in response to declining government-related demand [11][12] Other Important Information - The company completed renovations at several hotels, with a CapEx budget of approximately $26 million for 2025 [22][23] - The company has successfully reduced leverage through the sale of older hotels, with a net debt to LTM EBITDA ratio of 3.6x [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on capital allocation initiatives regarding buybacks and acquisitions - Management is looking at both buybacks and acquisitions opportunistically, with a focus on enhancing shareholder value [29][30] Question: Update on potential development in Portland, Maine - The development process is ongoing, with careful consideration of costs and approvals before proceeding [32][34] Question: Performance drivers for the Phoenix hotel - The Phoenix hotel has outperformed expectations due to strong management and market conditions [35][36] Question: Impact of government demand and international travel exposure - Government demand is minimal, and international travel exposure is light, with strong overall performance in key markets [52][53] Question: Guidance on RevPAR expectations for 2025 - The company expects flat RevPAR growth, with potential ADR growth offsetting occupancy changes [54][56] Question: Potential acquisition opportunities and market targeting - The company aims to diversify its asset base and is open to acquisitions in new markets to reduce cash flow volatility [57]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, normalized FFO per share was $0.35 and normalized AFFO per share was $0.37, compared to $0.34 and $0.35 in Q1 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 79% for both metrics [14][15] - Cash rental income from the triple net portfolio totaled $90 million, up from $89 million in Q1 2024, despite the disposal of $115 million of real estate from the portfolio last year [15] - Cash NOI from the managed senior housing portfolio totaled $24.1 million, compared to $19.1 million in Q1 2024, driven by strong occupancy and margin gains [15][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Skilled nursing and triple net senior housing EBITDARM rent coverage reached new highs at 2.19 and 1.41, respectively, with behavioral health coverage at 3.77 [5] - Skilled occupancy increased by 80 basis points sequentially, while triple net senior housing occupancy rose by 50 basis points [6] - Revenue for the same store managed senior housing portfolio grew 6.3% year-over-year, with occupancy at 85.4% compared to 82.6% in Q1 2024 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The domestic portfolio occupancy was 83%, gaining 340 basis points year-over-year, while the Canadian portfolio occupancy was 90.9%, adding 140 basis points [11] - RevPAR in the same store portfolio increased by 2.8% year-over-year, with Canadian RevPAR growing by 4.9% [11] - The company noted a robust deal pipeline, with over $200 million in awarded deals, which is more than the total for all of 2024 [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on internal and external growth opportunities in senior housing, with little new supply expected in the coming years [10] - Management emphasized a commitment to maintaining a balanced portfolio between senior housing and skilled nursing, avoiding large portfolio acquisitions to keep operations predictable [78] - The company is actively using its ATM program to raise equity for funding growth, with a focus on accretive capital [16][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about continued occupancy growth and potential Medicaid rate increases in the summer, which could enhance coverage [86] - The company is cautious about the skilled nursing facility (SNF) market due to challenges in structuring leases around underperforming assets [66][68] - Management believes that the current operating environment will allow for improved coverage and revenue growth, despite potential headwinds from provider taxes [85] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, representing a payout of 81% of the first quarter normalized AFFO per share [19] - The company has ample liquidity of over $1 billion, consisting of unrestricted cash and available borrowings [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on skilled nursing facility sale - Management confirmed that the expected $50 million skilled nursing facility sale is still on track, though regulatory hurdles have delayed the process [21] Question: Trajectory of RevPOR and expense growth - Management expects occupancy to rise, which will allow for increased pricing power, while expenses are anticipated to remain stable [22][23] Question: Guidance on acquisitions and SHOP performance - Management reiterated that acquisitions are not included in current guidance until closed, and reaffirmed expectations for low to mid-teens cash NOI growth [27][28] Question: Insights on transaction market and deal flow - Management noted a robust pipeline of deals, primarily in senior housing, with private equity firms as frequent sellers [31][33] Question: Details on $200 million of awarded deals - All awarded deals are domestic, primarily in the Eastern U.S., with growth potential embedded in the assets [40][41] Question: Changes in underwriting criteria - Management stated that underwriting criteria remain unchanged, focusing on cost of capital and accretive deals [60] Question: Concerns regarding SNF acquisitions - Management highlighted challenges in acquiring SNFs due to financial instability and the difficulty in structuring leases [66][68] Question: Expectations for SHOP occupancy cadence - Management anticipates an increase in occupancy as seasonal factors improve, particularly in Canadian assets [70] Question: Interest in large portfolio acquisitions - Management confirmed a commitment to smaller, more manageable deals to maintain operational simplicity and predictability [78] Question: Medicare reimbursement impacts - Management expressed confidence that Medicare will not be significantly impacted by current government budget discussions [97]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a global RevPAR increase of 4.1% year-over-year, exceeding the guidance range of 3% to 4% [6][19] - Average Daily Rate (ADR) increased by 3%, while occupancy rose by 1% [6] - Total gross fee revenues increased by 5% year-over-year to $1.28 billion [19] - Adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.22 billion, reflecting a 7% increase [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Group RevPAR rose by 8% globally, while business transient and leisure transient each grew by 2% globally [9] - The U.S. and Canada region saw a RevPAR increase of 2% year-over-year, impacted by a decline in government-related demand [18][19] - International RevPAR increased nearly 6%, with APAC leading at an 11% growth [7][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - RevPAR in Greater China declined by 2% due to a weaker macro environment, although it was better than expected [9] - EMEA region experienced a 6% increase in RevPAR, driven by strong transient demand [9] - The U.S. government segment contributed to a 10% year-over-year decline in RevPAR for the U.S. and Canada region [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is lowering its full-year RevPAR growth guidance by 50 basis points due to a cautious outlook in the U.S. and Canada [11] - Development activity remains strong, with a record 35% increase in signings year-over-year, totaling over 587,000 rooms in the pipeline [12][13] - The company is focused on enhancing efficiency and productivity, which is expected to yield cost savings for owners and franchisees [20][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainties, noting solid demand across group and transient guests [6][10] - The outlook for the second quarter anticipates a global RevPAR increase of 1.5% to 2.5%, with full-year growth expected to be 1.5% to 3.5% [22][23] - Management highlighted the importance of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, which had nearly 237 million members, contributing to strong customer engagement [14] Other Important Information - The company is undergoing a multi-year digital and technology transformation to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience [15] - The CitizenM transaction is expected to close in the latter half of the year, contributing to net rooms growth [20][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the weaker select service performance? - Management noted that March saw softness in the U.S. and Canada, but preliminary April results showed improvement, excluding the impact of Easter [34][36] Question: What is the owner's commitment to the CitizenM brand? - Management indicated strong enthusiasm from owners regarding the CitizenM partnership, leveraging Marriott's extensive developer network for growth [40] Question: How are conversations with developers in the U.S. regarding full-service hotels? - Management reported that signings were up significantly, indicating long-term confidence among owners despite short-term uncertainties [44][46] Question: What is the outlook for inbound international travel to the U.S.? - Management highlighted a positive trend in international room nights, with a mix higher than the previous year, despite a decline from Canada [76][78] Question: How is the group booking pace trending into 2026? - Management reported a 7% increase in forward bookings for 2026, indicating strong demand [84] Question: What are the expectations for conversions in the current economic environment? - Management expressed optimism about conversion volumes remaining steady, supported by low new supply growth and strong demand for conversions [104][108]

五一酒店及旅游出行数据总结 20250505 摘要 • 2024 年五一期间酒店行业超预期，主要受益于拼长假机会带来的跨省游 和长途游增加，三线及以下城市市场表现突出，海滨城市数据优于去年， 以及 144 小时过境免签政策推动的国外游客增长。价格方面，华住、锦江 等均有约 10%的增速。 • 五一期间不同档次酒店表现各异，高星级酒店出租率增长显著，中高端酒 店价格和流量均有增幅，经济型酒店涨幅相对较小。高星级与中端品牌在 各城市级别中数据表现优于经济型品牌。 • 2024 年五一期间，华住和锦江的 RevPAR 分别增长了 10 个点以上，华 住的 RevPAR 为 110.3 元，锦江为 118.4 元。五一期间的显著增长预示 着二季度可能出现类似的增长趋势，并调高了对暑期数据的预期。 • 四月份华住的商旅需求基本持平于去年，商旅客源占比稳定。锦江同比下 降约五六个点，因第一季度进行改革调整。雅朵同比恢复度约为 96%至 97%，受舆情和同商圈开店影响。 • 2025 年华住集团开店速度较快，预计全年开设 2,400 家店，主要集中在 下沉市场。锦江集团开店速度较慢，新增不到 300 家门店。整体供给增速 ...

RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Nikhil Bhalla - SVP - Finance & TreasurerLeslie D. Hale - President & CEOSean Mahoney - Executive VP & CFOTyler Batory - Executive DirectorTom Bardenett - EVP & COOFloris van Dijkum - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Michael Bellisario - Senior Research AnalystAustin Wurschmidt - Senior Equity Research AnalystChris Woronka - AnalystChris Darling - Senior Analyst Operator Welcome to the RLJ Lodging Trust ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved RevPAR growth of 1.6% in Q1 2025, driven by a 2.1% increase in ADR, slightly offset by a 0.5% decline in occupancy [5][17] - First quarter occupancy was 69.1%, average daily rate was $204.31, and RevPAR was $141.23 [17] - Total revenue growth was 1.2%, benefiting from a 3.8% increase in out-of-room spend [18][20] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $77.6 million, and adjusted FFO per diluted share was $0.31 [20][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Group segment was the best performing, with revenue growth of 10% driven by strong citywide events [8][18] - Urban hotels achieved RevPAR growth of 3.6%, with weekday urban RevPAR growing by 4.9% [7][8] - The leisure segment saw a 2% increase in revenues, with urban leisure outperforming at 3% growth [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong RevPAR growth was noted in urban markets such as San Jose (14.1%), Houston CBD (9.9%), Philadelphia (26.4%), Pittsburgh (12.6%), and Louisville (10.3%) [18] - International demand remains soft, representing less than 3% of revenues, primarily in markets like New York and South Florida [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital recycling and strengthening its balance sheet, including opportunistic asset sales and share repurchases [6][10] - The company is optimistic about the long-term outlook for lodging fundamentals, supported by consumer preferences for experiences and a favorable operating environment for urban markets [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that fundamentals have moderated and uncertainty persists due to macroeconomic risks, leading to an adjustment in full-year guidance [11][12] - The company expects RevPAR growth for 2025 to range between negative 1% and positive 1% [25] - The booking window has shortened, with a noted increase in cancellations primarily in the government segment [47][48] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with over $800 million in liquidity and $2.2 billion in debt, maintaining a strong balance sheet [22] - The company has a new $250 million share repurchase program approved by the Board [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on April's performance and how it compared to expectations? - Management indicated that April was expected to be slightly positive but came in lower than anticipated due to elongated spring break and softening government demand [30][31] Question: What is the current state of the balance sheet and capital markets? - The bank group market remains strong, with capacity for top-quality sponsors, while high-yield issuance has seen some widening in spreads [34][35] Question: What are the trends in the group segment and future bookings? - The group segment is performing well, with a healthy booking pace for the year, although cancellations were noted primarily in the government sector [78] Question: How is the company addressing the uncertainty in the transaction market? - The company is taking an opportunistic approach to asset sales, with one additional asset currently under consideration [92]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q1 RevPAR of $178, reflecting a modest 70 basis point decline year-over-year, primarily due to difficult comparisons following last year's nearly 8% growth [18] - Total hotel revenues for the quarter were $608 million, with hotel adjusted EBITDA at $151 million, resulting in a nearly 25% hotel adjusted EBITDA margin [18] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $144 million, and adjusted FFO per share was $0.46 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Bonnet Creek complex in Orlando saw a 32% RevPAR increase, driven by a surge in transient revenues of nearly 65% [10] - Casa Marina in Key West delivered a 12% RevPAR increase, with occupancy up 680 basis points [11] - RevPAR across the two Hawaii properties declined by 15%, with Hilton Hawaiian Village significantly impacted by a labor strike [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Miami, New Orleans, Puerto Rico, Washington DC, and San Francisco reported above industry average RevPAR gains [5] - Preliminary April results showed mixed performance, with RevPAR growth of 1.6%, driven by strong gains in New York, Orlando, and San Francisco [15] - International demand represents just 10% of total room nights, with government-related business accounting for only 3% [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest $310 million to $330 million in capital improvements in 2025, focusing on unlocking embedded value in its portfolio [8] - A transformative renovation of the Royal Palm South Beach, Miami, is set to begin soon, with expected returns exceeding 15% to 20% [6] - The company aims to sell $300 million to $400 million of non-core hotels this year, with several assets in various stages of marketing [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and their impact on decision-making in the market [26] - The outlook for Hawaii remains favorable, supported by limited new supply expected through at least 2029 [14] - Despite macro uncertainties, the company remains focused on factors within its control and is working closely with operators to manage operating expenses [16] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 3.5 million shares for a total of $45 million during the quarter [9] - A $70 million impairment was recognized in the quarter, related to an asset whose true value was reassessed [75] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on planned asset sales and current market environment - Management acknowledged tremendous uncertainty in the market due to geopolitical issues and trade wars, but expressed confidence in their ability to transact even under challenging conditions [26][27] Question: Update on Hawaii's performance and ramp-up post-strike - Management noted that the ramp-up is taking longer than expected, with sequential improvement anticipated, and expressed confidence in Hawaii's long-term growth potential [30][31] Question: Changes in core hotels and capital allocation - The company has focused on trimming its portfolio to core assets that account for 85-90% of its value, with plans to recycle capital from non-core asset sales [35][36] Question: Group pace and market performance expectations - Management indicated that group pace is slightly down for Q2 and Q3 but remains strong for Q4, with confidence in the overall bookings for the year [60][61] Question: Performance of Hilton Hawaiian Village and EBITDA expectations - Management stated that while it is challenging to predict if EBITDA will exceed last year's performance, they remain bullish on Hawaii's long-term outlook [73][74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of $15.6 million, adjusted EBITDAre of $72.9 million, and adjusted FFO per share of $0.51, reflecting nearly 12% growth in adjusted EBITDAre and nearly 16% growth in adjusted FFO per share compared to Q1 2024 [6][14][32] - RevPAR grew by 6.3% year-over-year, with same property RevPAR for the 31 hotel portfolio at $188.73, occupancy increasing by 80 basis points, and ADR increasing by 3.6% [6][19][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale's RevPAR grew approximately 60% in Q1 2025 compared to the same quarter last year, driven by a transformative renovation and strong group production [10][23] - Group room nights were up 6.6% with ADR up 4.1%, and business from the largest corporate accounts grew approximately 15% compared to Q1 2024 [21][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hotels in Washington DC and New Orleans benefited from significant events, contributing to RevPAR growth, while the Houston market was softer due to winter storms [8][20] - The company’s same property portfolio grew RevPAR by approximately 3.4% in April 2025 compared to the previous year, despite the negative impact of Easter timing [14][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed two significant transactions, acquiring land in Santa Clara for $25 million and selling Fairmont Dallas for $111 million, reflecting prudent capital allocation [11][12] - The company plans to reduce capital expenditures to between $75 million and $85 million for the year, a reduction of $25 million compared to previous guidance, in response to macroeconomic uncertainties [16][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainties, noting that all hotels are in luxury and upper upscale segments, which may be more resilient [17][39] - The company expects RevPAR growth to be driven more by occupancy than rate this year, with strong non-rooms revenue growth anticipated [33][39] Other Important Information - The company increased its quarterly dividend by 17% and repurchased 2.7% of its outstanding shares during Q1 2025 [18][31] - The balance sheet remains strong, with a leverage ratio of 5.4 times trailing twelve months net debt to EBITDA, and no significant debt maturities until late 2028 [30][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Have group booking trends evolved in response to the current uncertainty? - Management noted that group booking activity remains healthy with no uptick in cancellations or attrition, indicating a positive outlook for group production [42][43] Question: Have you seen any meaningful impact from lower international inbound travel? - Management indicated limited impact from lower international visitation, as the portfolio is not heavily dependent on international travel [44][45] Question: Can you provide background on the Santa Clara acquisition process? - The acquisition was a unique opportunity from the city of Santa Clara, aimed at eliminating future rent escalation risks and increasing asset value [49][50][52] Question: What is the plan for deferred CapEx projects? - Management stated that they will continually evaluate deferred projects and may consider executing them in 2026, depending on macroeconomic conditions and tariff impacts [54][73] Question: What trends are seen in leisure business? - Management observed varied performance in leisure business across properties, with a slight decline expected in RevPAR at leisure assets overall [61][65]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of $15.6 million, adjusted EBITDAre of $72.9 million, and adjusted FFO per share of $0.51, reflecting nearly 12% growth in adjusted EBITDAre and nearly 16% growth in adjusted FFO per share compared to Q1 2024 [5][6][30] - RevPAR grew by 6.3% year-over-year, with same property RevPAR for the 31 hotel portfolio at $188.73, occupancy increasing by 80 basis points, and ADR increasing by 3.6% [5][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale's RevPAR grew by approximately 60% in Q1 2025 compared to the same quarter last year, driven by the completion of its transformative renovation [9][22] - One-third of the company's assets achieved double-digit percentage RevPAR growth, while several others experienced high single-digit percentage growth [6][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hotels in Washington DC and New Orleans benefited from significant events, such as the presidential inauguration and the Super Bowl, contributing positively to RevPAR [6] - The Houston market experienced softness due to winter storms impacting travel, leading to a 2.1% increase in January RevPAR but a decline in occupancy [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed two significant transactions, acquiring land in Santa Clara for $25 million and selling Fairmont Dallas for $111 million, reflecting prudent capital allocation [10][12] - The company plans to reduce capital expenditures for 2025 to between $75 million and $85 million, a reduction of $25 million compared to previous guidance, in response to macroeconomic uncertainties [14][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainties, noting that all high-quality branded hotels cater to more resilient customers [15][30] - The company expects RevPAR growth to be driven more by occupancy than rate, with a forecasted full-year RevPAR growth of approximately 4.5% [30][31] Other Important Information - The company increased its quarterly dividend by 17% and repurchased 2.7% of its outstanding shares during Q1 2025 [16][29] - The company has a strong balance sheet with a leverage ratio of 5.4 times trailing twelve months net debt to EBITDA, and current liquidity of approximately $75 million [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Have group booking trends evolved in response to the current uncertainty? - Management noted that group booking activity remains healthy with no uptick in cancellations or attrition, indicating a positive outlook for group business [40][41] Question: Have you seen any meaningful impact from lower international inbound travel? - Management indicated limited impact from lower international visitation, as the portfolio is not heavily dependent on international travel [42][43] Question: Can you provide background on the Santa Clara acquisition? - The acquisition was a unique opportunity from the city of Santa Clara, aimed at eliminating future rent escalation risks and increasing asset value [46][50] Question: What is the plan for deferred CapEx projects? - Management stated that they will continually evaluate deferred projects and may consider executing them in 2026, depending on macroeconomic conditions and tariff impacts [52][70] Question: What are the trends in leisure business? - Management observed varied performance in leisure business across properties, with a slight decline expected in leisure RevPAR for the year [57][62]