This story was originally published on Hotel Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Hotel Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: The total global hotel construction pipeline reached a record high of 15,922 projects, representing roughly 2.4 million rooms, in the fourth quarter of 2025, Lodging Econometrics reported Wednesday. The global pipeline increased 1% year over year in the fourth quarter. Globally, there were 6,140 projects under construction in Q4 2025, according to Lodgin ...

Core Viewpoint - Hyatt Hotels Corporation's shares increased due to strong momentum in luxury travel and leisure demand, despite a slight miss in top-line sales [1][2]. Financial Performance - Third-quarter sales were reported at $1.786 billion, slightly below the expected $1.809 billion [2]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $291 million, reflecting a 5.6% increase from the same quarter in 2024, and a 10.1% rise when excluding 2024 asset sales [5][6]. - The company reported a third-quarter adjusted loss of 30 cents per share [6]. Revenue Metrics - Comparable system-wide hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by 0.3% year-over-year [3]. - Leisure transient RevPAR was the strongest performer, while group RevPAR was negatively impacted by 100 basis points due to the timing of Rosh Hashanah [4]. Growth and Expansion - Net rooms grew by 12.1% overall, or 7.0% excluding acquisitions [5]. - The pipeline of executed management or franchise contracts totaled 141,000 rooms, marking a 4.4% year-over-year increase [5]. - During the third quarter, the company opened 5,163 rooms and announced a master franchise agreement with HomeInns Hotel Group to open 50 Hyatt Studios hotels in China [6]. Dividend and Capital Returns - A cash dividend of 15 cents per share was declared for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable on December 8 [7]. - The company increased its 2025 outlook for capital returns to shareholders, projecting approximately $350 million in returns through dividends and share repurchases [10]. Future Outlook - Hyatt expects 2025 comparable system-wide hotel RevPAR to rise by 2% to 2.5% from 2024 [9]. - The adjusted EBITDA outlook for 2025 is projected to be between $1.09 billion and $1.11 billion, indicating a growth of 7% to 9% compared to 2024 [9]. - The CEO expressed confidence in the company's high-end customer base, robust pipeline, and expanding loyalty program to drive sustained growth and long-term value [8].

Core Insights - IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones S.A. has filed its 20-F Form for Fiscal Year 2025, which ended on June 30, 2025, with the SEC [1][4] - The company is recognized as Argentina's largest and most diversified real estate firm, with shares listed on both BYMA and the New York Stock Exchange [2][4] - IRSA manages a significant portfolio that includes shopping centers, office buildings, and luxury hotels, and holds a stake in Banco Hipotecario, the largest mortgage supplier in Argentina [2][4] Company Overview - IRSA is the leading real estate company in Argentina, focusing on a diverse range of properties [2] - The company operates a growing portfolio primarily in Buenos Aires, which includes shopping centers and office buildings [2] - In addition to real estate, IRSA has investments in the banking sector through its stake in Banco Hipotecario [2]