The following is a summary of the Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (INN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Summit Hotel Properties reported a third consecutive quarter of adjusted FFO growth despite challenges in industry fundamentals.
RevPAR for the same-store portfolio slightly increased by 0.2% in Q3, driven by a 1.2% increase in average rate offset by a 1% decline in occupancy.
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $45.3 million, a slight decrease (2%) compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Business Progress:
The company sold the Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Airport Hotel for $17.7 million, adding to 10 hotels sold over the last 18 months with nearly $150 million in gross proceeds.
Urban and suburban hotels continue to drive growth, with improvements in group and business transient demand. These segments are expected to remain primary demand drivers moving forward.
Significant investment continues in property renovations to maintain high standards and drive future profitability.
Opportunities:
The growth outlook for markets that represent approximately 15% of the total guest rooms remains favorable, anticipating continued outsized growth.
Improved capital markets conditions and adjustments in seller expectations are creating a conducive environment for external growth through transactions.
Risks:
Disruptions from hurricanes Francine, Helene, and Milton caused an estimated displacement of nearly $400,000 in revenue and a reduction in EBITDA during Q3.
The hospitality industry continues to face fluctuations in leisure and business travel demand, impacting RevPAR.
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