Pebblebrook Hotel reports Q1 FFO 21c, consensus 16c

CEO Jon E. Bortz says: “First-quarter bottom-line operating results surpassed the top of our outlook, largely driven by our intense focus on operating efficiencies and strong cost reduction efforts. Favorable top-line performance was led by the continued recovery of our urban hotels, especially those that were recently redeveloped and transformed. Additionally, the ramp-up of LaPlaya’s performance following its reopening post-Hurricane Ian has been very encouraging as it handily surpassed our initial expectations for the quarter. Furthermore, we’ve made significant progress in completing our multi-year, portfolio-wide strategic reinvestment program. Newport Harbor Island Resort, our flagship New England resort, is set to reopen soon following its closure for five months for a comprehensive property-wide redevelopment and upgrading. We are excited about the upcoming summer season. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa just completed its major two-phase redevelopment, and we look forward to reintroducing this stunning luxury property to the market. Skamania Lodge’s expanded alternative lodging accommodations along the Columbia River Gorge are substantially complete, with the recent and upcoming introduction of new cabins, a new villa and five luxury glamping units. Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic about the continued industry recovery, particularly the ongoing improvements in business travel and international inbound travel, and the ongoing recovery of our urban markets.”