Fitch Ratings says it is cautiously optimistic regarding performance of U.S. commercial mortgage-backed securities relating to hotel properties a rebound in revenue per available room continues. Fitch predicts that such revenue will grow 5% to 7% this year and next, after it fell 17% in 2009 and rose 5.4% in 2010. Fitch says despite the positive signs, it remains cautious because of the cyclical nature of the lodging industry.

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