This week, eight restaurant and resort stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Gaylord Entertainment (GET) is bumping up its rating from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”) this week. Gaylord Entertainment owns and operates branded hotels in multiple states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GET stock.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea (PEET) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Peet’s Coffee & Tea markets fresh-roasted whole bean coffee. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PEET stock.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Marriott Vacations Worldwide engages in the development, marketing, sale, and management of vacation ownership and related products in the United States and internationally. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VAC stock.

This week, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (HLT) pushes up from a C to a B rating. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HLT stock.

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACO) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. Lakes Entertainment has development and management agreements with several Tribes for new casino operations in Michigan, California, and the East Coast. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LACO stock.

Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to an A. Cedar Fair owns and operates amusement and water parks in the United States and Canada. The current dividend yield is 3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FUN stock.

This week, China Lodging Group Ltd. Sponsored ADR’s (HTHT) ratings are up from a B last week to an A. China Lodging Group is an economy hotel chain in China. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 582% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HTHT stock.

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) boosts its rating from a B to an A this week. Brinker International owns, develops, operates, and franchises full-service casual dining restaurants. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EAT stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.