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Wyndham Hotels reported second-quarter results, which were solid, but we wondered if it would be enough. Plus, hotel development news. (Note: Daily Lodging Report is on vacation until August 2.)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the development of Fairmont Niseko in Japan, set to open in early 2028. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Aggregate host city market RevPAR was up 16% year over year for the week. Plus, hotel development news.

The hotels span cities and markets, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhanjiang, Yinchuan, Hulunbeir, Nanchang, and Yichang. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Barclays raised its Hotel REIT estimates, and JPMorgan said it expects EBITDA beats across the board. Plus, hotel development news.

Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group and Shinsegae Group are starting a new fund to develop luxury hotels and other properties. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Host-city hotels squeezed roughly 35% more revenue out of available rooms during the average match day through early July than they did a year ago. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An officially opened reservations ahead of its grand opening on August 1. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Truist said it is maintaining its above-consensus expectations for the second quarter of 2026, while Wells Fargo said it is raising its second-quarter forecasts.

Truist and Wells Fargo are bullish on hotel groups in their second-quarter forecasts. Plus, hotel development news.

Indian Hotels Company also promoted leaders, and IHG signed its first Regent hotel in Chengdu.

APA Hotel has acquired Kimpton La Peer in West Hollywood. Plus, more hotel development news.