West Coast offense: Bay Area hoteliers tout demand spread for Super Bowl
Additional football-related events before and after the big game drive pricing power for hotels
The Super Bowl has historically brought immense hotel demand to each host market, providing hotel owners the opportunity to push average daily rates well above standard pricing.
Super Bowl bridges hotel demand between Bay Area markets, analyst says
Santa Clara and San Francisco hotel markets to see major increases in rate, occupancy
Bay Area hotels can bank on some California love this week.
Hotel food-and-beverage operators source locally, craft creative offerings to mitigate rising costs
Small plates, personalized service among the biggest trends
Hotel restaurants are leaning into local cuisine and creating experiences with their dishes more than ever before, in part to make up for the rising costs of food.
How ICE raids are affecting the hotel, restaurant industries
Next Gen in Lodging hosts discuss Hilton property that denied federal officers
On the latest episode of the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, hosts Chris Henry and Davonne Reaves welcomed Lilly Rocha, CEO of the Latino Restaurant Association based in Los Angeles, ...
5 things to know for Jan. 30
Today's headlines: BDT & MSD near $1 billion acquisition of two Four Seasons hotels; Hotels at center of ICE protests; Hotel CEOs concerned with state of international travel; Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed chair; Kempinski Hotels enters US with residential project
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5 things to know for Jan. 29
Today's headlines: US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady; US government prepares to sell Old Post Office in DC; Cost pressures to cut into hotel profitability; China to allow visa-free travel for British citizens; US companies cut jobs from post-pandemic hiring spree
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US hospitality hires, promotions: Peregrine Hospitality hires chief operating officer
New general managers in Hawaii and Seattle
Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.
5 things to know for Jan. 28
Today's headlines: Threat of another winter storm this weekend; US government could face partial shutdown; Aimbridge alleges founder Dave Johnson lied in court filing during lawsuit; Ex-FIFA head supports World Cup boycott; PPHE Hotel Group releases year-end trading update
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5 things to know for Jan. 27
Today's headlines: India, EU agree to landmark trade deal; Fed expected to keep rates steady in January; Hoteliers approach new year with caution; Ian Schrager teams up with Highgate to operate Public Hotels; Southwest officially shifts to assigned seating
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5 things to know for Jan. 26
Today's headlines: Winter storm halts travel in US; Americans feel pessimistic about their economic future; Luxury segment carries US hotel performance in 2025; Canada backs off China deal amid US tariff threat; Seattle hotels see influx in demand for NFC championship game
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Timing of holidays a gift for hoteliers this year
Most major holidays fall on Fridays or Saturdays
The beginning of a new year means its time to break out a new calendar and mark the important dates to watch, especially holidays or opportunities for travel.
US hotel deals: Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown sells for $260 million
Slate Property Group acquires Stewart Hotel in New York City
This roundup features the latest hotel transactions in the U.S. hotel industry.
US hospitality hires, promotions: Sonesta appoints co-CEOs
New general managers in Los Angeles and Phoenix
Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.
Hyatt finalizes $2 billion sale of Playa properties to Tortuga Resorts
Brand enters management agreement for 13 of 14 properties sold
Hyatt Hotels Corp. closed the loop on its acquisition and prompt sale of the Playa Hotels & Resorts portfolio at the year-end buzzer.
5 things to know for Dec. 29
Today's headlines: Winter storm blankets US; What to expect from US economy next year; Biggest obstacles to hotel transactions in 2025; Investors prepare for new-look Federal Reserve; Hawaii wins tax battle on cruise visitors
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5 things to know for Dec. 26
Today's headlines: Oyo's parent company Prism to raise $742 million through IPO; Weather to affect travel on both coasts; Uncertainty leads challenges for hotel operators; UK airports see highest Christmas Eve demand ever; Travel trends for 2026
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Unpredictable demand, cost fluctuations squeezed hotel operators in 2025
Labor trends continue in positive direction
The biggest challenge of the year for hotel operators was in line with the rest of the broader industry — uncertainty.
CoStar News Hotels podcast network rewinds on 2025
The most downloaded podcasts of the year
It's time to unveil the 2025 CoStar News Hotels wrapped, podcast edition.
Advice from Barry Sternlicht, lower-than-expected demand top hotel headlines of the year
The most-read stories from CoStar News Hotels
What will be the legacy of 2025 in the hotel industry?
5 things to know for Dec. 23
Today's headlines: US economy grows more than expected in third quarter; Central banks around the globe cut interest rates; Corporate holiday parties at hotels trend smaller; Amtrak faces delays rolling out new trains; Weather to watch for this holiday season
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