Summit Hotel Properties reported improved hotel demand, particularly leisure demand, during the latter part of the first quarter, driving March RevPAR to a new high since the onset of the pandemic. The company also completed the contribution of six hotels to their existing joint venture with GIC for $172 million, generating net proceeds of $83 million.
Hotel demand improved significantly during the latter part of the first quarter.
March RevPAR reached a new high of more than $65 since the onset of the pandemic.
Contribution of six hotels to the GIC joint venture was completed for $172 million, generating net proceeds of $83 million.
Senior debt repayment included $42.5 million on its term loan and the full repayment of the balance on its $400 million revolving line of credit.
The company is increasingly optimistic about the outlook for its business as progress on vaccine distribution, easing of travel restrictions and return-to-office plans all facilitate improved demand patterns.
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