Core Viewpoint - The tourism and hospitality market in Jinan experienced a significant surge during the "May Day" holiday, driven by increased hotel bookings, dining activity, and innovative tourism experiences [1][2][3]. Group 1: Accommodation and Dining Market - Hotel bookings in Jinan saw a year-on-year increase of 13% on the first day of the "May Day" holiday, indicating strong growth in the tourism consumption market [2]. - The average length of stay for tourists during the holiday was between 1 to 3 nights, with a notable proportion of family travelers [2]. - The dining sector also experienced a boom, with long queues at restaurants and some requiring up to an hour wait, particularly in major shopping districts [2]. Group 2: Innovative Tourism Experiences - Jinan launched the "Tonight Stay in Jinan" tourism accommodation brand, featuring 43 hotels and inns, and created 24 themed city exploration routes [3]. - Nighttime tourism activities were promoted, including events like the "National Style Trend" night at Jinan Fantawild and "Night Tour" at Jiuding Tower, aimed at extending the tourism consumption chain [3]. Group 3: Events and Their Impact - The "Everything is Peaceful" concert by Li Jian attracted over 176,000 people marking interest, with 40% of attendees coming from outside the province, showcasing the concert's significant impact on local consumption [6]. - The presence of sports events, such as the "Qilu Derby" between Shandong Taishan and Qingdao Hainiu, drew over 40,000 fans, leading to a 50% increase in sales for nearby restaurants on match days [16]. - The trend of "traveling for concerts" and "traveling for sports events" has become popular among young people, indicating a new consumer trend in tourism [16].

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]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable RevPAR increased by 2% year-over-year, while total RevPAR increased by 1.6% [4] - Hotel adjusted EBITDA margins increased by 54 basis points, with hotel adjusted EBITDA in Q1 at $61.3 million, reflecting a 2.2% growth over 2024 [10] - Adjusted FFO was $0.19 per share, an increase of 5.6% over 2024, and free cash flow per share increased by 10% to $0.63 [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Urban hotels saw RevPAR growth of 5%, driven by group and business transient segments, while food and beverage revenue declined by 3.3% year-over-year [4][5] - Resort portfolio experienced a decline in comparable RevPAR by 2.1%, with total revenues slightly up in January and February but down by 4.3% in March [6][8] - Group room revenues increased by 10.4% year-over-year, with urban hotels seeing a 14.4% increase [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Florida assets experienced mid-single-digit revenue declines, with RevPAR down 5.9% [8] - Outside of Florida, RevPAR increased by 1.7%, with notable increases in luxury resorts like The Heights and Vail, which saw RevPAR growth of 7% and total RevPAR growth of 9.5% [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on adding groups to resorts to enhance pricing and profitability, while also managing costs effectively in the face of revenue softness [9] - The company plans to continue share repurchases and is exploring refinancing options for maturing debts [12][13] - The outlook for 2025 has been revised, with FFO per share guidance unchanged at $0.94 to $1.06, and RevPAR outlook adjusted to a range of -1% to +1% growth [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the macroeconomic environment remains unsettled, impacting group lead conversion rates, but expressed cautious optimism for the second half of 2025 [22][24] - The company anticipates that demand for drive-to resorts may increase due to economic conditions, while foreign visitation is expected to be softer than initially anticipated [20][21] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining liquidity and flexibility in the current environment while focusing on increasing earnings per share [80] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 1.4 million shares at an average price of $7.85, with a total of approximately $16 million in repurchases year-to-date [12] - The company has three mortgage loans maturing in 2025, totaling just under $300 million, and is considering a recast of its corporate credit facility [12][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Preliminary portfolio-wide RevPAR for April - Management indicated that preliminary April RevPAR is showing better than 2% growth [31] Question: Impact of tariffs on renovation costs - Management stated that renovation costs are complex and depend on the timing of orders and tariffs [32][34] Question: Profile of average group bookings - Management noted that group bookings range from associations to corporate events, with average hotel sizes around 200 to 250 rooms [39] Question: Markets with strong group pacing - Management highlighted Denver and Salt Lake as markets showing significant strength in group bookings [42] Question: Average booking window for groups - Management mentioned that the booking window for smaller groups is typically 4 to 6 months, while larger groups book 8 to 12 months out [57] Question: Consumer behavior shifts in booking and spending - Management observed that booking windows are getting shorter, but on-property spending remains in line with or ahead of last year [70] Question: Expectations for wages and benefits growth - Management expects wages and benefits growth to be around 3% to 3.5% for the full year [76] Question: Incremental share repurchases versus cash position - Management emphasized the importance of driving value through share repurchases while maintaining liquidity [80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a consolidated revenue increase of 11% year over year, with adjusted EBITDAre rising by 15% and AFFO per fully diluted share increasing by 28% [17] - Hospitality segment achieved record first quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDAre, driven by RevPAR and total RevPAR growth of 109% year over year [17] - ADR reached a first quarter record of $264, up nearly 6% compared to last year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hospitality segment's revenue and adjusted EBITDAre growth were attributed to strong performance in both group and transient segments, with outside room spending from group customers slightly better than anticipated [19] - The Entertainment segment generated a revenue growth of 34% year over year, with adjusted EBITDAre increasing by 35% [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross group room nights booked for future years increased by 10% year over year, with significant strength in bookings for 2026 and 2027, which were up 1335% and 913% respectively [22][40] - The company noted a decline in consumer confidence but highlighted that the consumer segments served continued to demonstrate strength in the first quarter [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term value creation while managing short-term dynamics, emphasizing the importance of its diversified customer base to mitigate fluctuations during uncertain times [13][25] - The company is actively managing its capital deployment program and has identified new growth projects, including a ten-year contract to manage the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding the near-term outlook due to economic uncertainties, particularly related to government business, but maintained a positive long-term view [10][12] - The company has slightly modified its full-year guidance for hospitality RevPAR and total RevPAR, reflecting expectations of weaker group business volumes compared to previous assumptions [26] Other Important Information - The company ended the first quarter with $414 million in unrestricted cash and a total available liquidity of approximately $1.2 billion [30] - Capital expenditures expectations for 2025 were lowered from $400-$500 million to $350-$450 million based on updated construction timelines [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: How short-term is the hesitancy being seen in bookings? - Management noted that while there is hesitancy, lead volumes improved from a 50% decline in March to only an 8% decline in April, indicating a positive trend [36] Question: What allows the company to maintain EBITDA guidance despite lower RevPAR? - The company implemented profit improvement plans early in the year, which are expected to safeguard margins and bottom line [45] Question: Can you elaborate on the strategy behind the acquisition of Southern Entertainment? - The acquisition is aimed at increasing the opportunity set for live venues and enhancing the overall fan experience across venues [53] Question: What is the government exposure across the portfolio? - The company indicated that government business is not significant and has stress-tested its model to ensure it can weather potential cancellations [94] Question: How does the company plan to handle cancellations and rebooking? - Management plans to be more aggressive in collecting cancellation fees while also working with customers to find mutually beneficial solutions [100]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable RevPAR increased by 2% over 2024, while total RevPAR increased by 1.6% [4] - Hotel adjusted EBITDA margins increased by 54 basis points, with hotel adjusted EBITDA in Q1 at $61.3 million, reflecting a 2.2% growth over 2024 [9] - Adjusted FFO was $0.19 per share, an increase of $0.01 or 5.6% over 2024 [10] - Free cash flow per share increased by 10% to $0.63 per share over the prior four-quarter period [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Urban portfolio RevPAR grew by 5%, driven by group and business transient segments, with room revenues up 3.1% in January, 2.6% in February, and 5.4% in March [4] - Food and beverage revenue at urban hotels declined by 3.3% year over year, but excluding the Chicago Marriott, it increased by 5.5% [5] - Resort portfolio comparable RevPAR declined by 2.1% over 2024, with total revenues slightly up in January and February but down 4.3% in March [6][7] - Group room revenues increased by 10.4% over last year on a 5.2% increase in room nights [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Florida assets saw mid-single-digit revenue declines, with RevPAR down 5.9% and total RevPAR down 4% [7] - Outside of Florida, RevPAR increased by 1.7% and total RevPAR increased by 2.9% [7] - Preliminary April RevPAR showed better than 2% growth [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on adding groups to resorts to preserve pricing and improve profitability [8] - Plans to refinance maturing loans through a combination of corporate debt issuance and recasting the corporate credit facility [12] - The company is pursuing opportunities to dispose of non-strategic assets while recycling proceeds into attractive investment alternatives [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the unsettled macroeconomic environment has led to softer closure rates for group bookings [9] - The long-term secular drivers for US resorts remain strong, but near-term performance could be soft [20] - The company expects economic anxiety to settle as 2025 progresses, with a focus on increasing earnings per share [27] - Revised full-year 2025 RevPAR outlook to a range of -1% to +1% growth, reflecting a cautious stance on group bookings [23] Other Important Information - The company intends to continue paying a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share in 2025 [10] - Share repurchases totaled approximately $16 million or 2.1 million shares at an average price of $7.85 [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Preliminary portfolio-wide RevPAR for April - Preliminary April is showing a little better than 2% growth [30] Question: Renovation project costs and tariffs - Costs depend on the type of renovations; efforts are being made to secure materials before tariffs are reinstated [31][32] Question: Group conversion profile and average group size - The average hotel is about 200 to 250 rooms, with groups running the gamut from associations to corporate [36][37] Question: Group pacing in specific markets - Denver and Salt Lake are showing significant strength in group bookings [41] Question: Holes in group bookings for the rest of the year - The biggest holes are due to difficult comps in Chicago and Boston [48] Question: Average booking window for groups - Smaller groups tend to book 4 to 6 months out, while larger groups book 8 to 12 months out [53] Question: Competitive supply growth and developer behavior - Approximately 40% to 50% of markets have little to no supply growth due to anti-development stances [82]

Core Insights - Xenia Hotels & Resorts reported revenue of $288.93 million for Q1 2025, an 8% year-over-year increase, with an EPS of $0.51 compared to $0.08 a year ago [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.66%, while the EPS surprise was 21.43% above the consensus estimate of $0.42 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Food and beverage revenue reached $104.70 million, surpassing the average estimate of $94.62 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 12.9% [4] - Room revenue was $159.87 million, exceeding the average estimate of $156.67 million, with a year-over-year change of 4.4% [4] - Other revenues totaled $24.36 million, above the estimated $22.12 million, marking a 12.8% increase compared to the previous year [4] Stock Performance - Xenia Hotels & Resorts shares returned 2.9% over the past month, contrasting with a -0.5% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the first quarter, comparable hotels total revenue was $324 million, down 0.4% year-over-year, while adjusted hotel EBITDA was $105 million, down approximately 5% [8][16] - Comparable hotels RevPAR was $111, down 0.5%, with ADR at $157, up 1%, and occupancy at 71%, down 1.5% compared to the same period last year [8][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed the sale of two hotels for approximately $21 million and entered into an agreement for the sale of the Houston Marriott for $16 million [2] - The company has repurchased approximately $32 million of common shares and paid distributions of nearly $89 million while maintaining a strong balance sheet [2][3] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that demand remained healthy across its portfolio despite challenges, with specific markets like Houston and Los Angeles showing RevPAR growth of nearly 8% and over 20%, respectively [11][12] - Government demand represented about 5% of the occupancy mix, with a decline in government room nights in March but an improvement in April [36][39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital allocation to refine its portfolio, drive earnings per share, and maximize long-term shareholder value [2][5] - The company plans to reinvest between $80 million and $90 million in its hotels during 2025, with major renovations at approximately 20 hotels [5][6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating market shifts and highlighted the importance of a diversified portfolio to mitigate risks [7][20] - The company anticipates net income for the full year to be between $167 million and $195 million, with a decrease in RevPAR guidance reflecting macroeconomic uncertainties [19][20] Other Important Information - The company has approximately $1.5 billion in total outstanding debt, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.8% and cash on hand of approximately $15 million [18] - The company has completed approximately $338 million in hotel sales since the onset of the pandemic, allowing it to forego over $100 million in capital investments [4] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the RevPAR guide? - Management indicated that the booking position has declined, leading to a 200 basis point drop in RevPAR expectations for the second half of the year, with Q2 expected to be the worst quarter [24][25] Question: How is the transaction market looking moving forward? - Management noted that the transaction market remains unchanged, with opportunities primarily in smaller asset sales, and they are optimistic about redeploying proceeds into share repurchases [27][28] Question: What are the trends in group bookings? - Management reported strong group bookings, particularly in smaller corporate and leisure groups, with no significant hesitancy observed [61][62] Question: How does the company view its CapEx philosophy? - Management stated that they plan to spend between $80 million and $90 million on CapEx this year, focusing on renovations and maintaining a competitive edge [40][42] Question: How is the company positioned for potential economic downturns? - Management expressed confidence that the lack of new supply in their markets positions them well to weather economic downturns, limiting downside risk and enhancing upside potential [75][76]

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