Hotel occupancy lags behind record-breaking US air travel screening data
Busiest Labor Day week for TSA on record
Like past holiday periods this year, there was more record-breaking screening data from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration over Labor Day weekend.
Chandeliers, Lighting Fixtures Offer More Than Aesthetics to Hotel Design
Ceiling Installations Tell a Property's Design Story
Whether it's a grand, sparkling chandelier that exudes class and stature or lighting that intentionally draws attention to hotel services, ceiling fixtures are a lobby staple.
Hotel Brand Loyalty by the Numbers
Marriott Bonvoy Leads the Way for Hotel Rewards Membership
Hotel loyalty programs are increasingly viewed as the most important brands across their various portfolios.
Memorial Day Weekend Sets TSA Screening Record
Transportation Security Administration Data Shows Monthly Checkpoint Numbers Peaked on May 24
Memorial Day weekend is always a popular time for travel in the United States, but this year the amount of travel was record-breaking.
Americans Optimistic About Summer Travel Plans
Tripadvisor Survey Shows Steady Desire To Hit the Road
With the Northern Hemisphere entering the summer months, travelers around the world are preparing to head out on trips.
How Major Hotel Brands Size Up Their Development Pipelines After the First Quarter
Executives Project Further Progress As Economy Stabilizes
Hotel development has been difficult lately due to high construction costs and interest rates, but hotel brand executives speaking during first-quarter earnings calls expressed opt...
Consumers Continue To Book Premium Airline Seats, Higher-Tiered Hotels
Delta's Premium Revenue Up 10% Year Over Year
Transportation Security Administration counts this year continue to outperform 2023 results despite interruptions in February from winter storms.
Hotel Pipeline Activity Declines Around the World
Americas Region the Only Exception
New hotel development remains an ongoing challenge for the global hotel industry as evidenced by the latest monthly pipeline data from CoStar.
March Madness Brings April Gladness to Hotels in Final Four Host Markets
Events Show Power of Sports Tourism in Phoenix, Cleveland
Hotels in the Phoenix and Cleveland markets caught the hot hand in early April when they hosted the men’s and women’s Final Four.
A Last Look at the Tropicana Las Vegas
Casino-Hotel Dates Back to 1950s
A piece of Las Vegas hotel history will soon be demolished to make way for a new baseball stadium.
New York City Leads US in 'Instagrammable' Cities
Los Angeles, Chicago Round Out Top Three
New York City is known for its many nicknames, such as “The Big Apple” and “the city that never sleeps.” But now, it has a new moniker: "the most Instagrammable city in the United ...
US Airport Passenger Volume Indicates Continued Recovery in Business Travel
Analysts Anticipate Robust Spring Break Demand
The growth in U.S. airport passenger traffic to start 2024 suggests a continued recovery in business travel, according to CoStar's Daryl Cronk.
Two-Thirds of Hotels Have Labor Shortages, AHLA Survey Says
More than 80% Have Recently Increased Wages
While many hoteliers say labor shortages and cost increases have eased somewhat compared to the extreme issues faced in recent year, a new survey from the American Hotel & Lodging ...
Marina Bay Sands Injects Additional $750 Million Into Renovation as It Enters Phase Two
Plans for a Fourth Hotel Tower, Additional Amenities Get Approval
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands is entering the second phase of its renovation to position it as a top tourism destination for local and international visitors.
Striking to Snug, My Favorite Hotel Design Trends
Cozy Luxury Will Make Its Mark on 2024
It’s not just comfy beds and working showers that guests care about when walking into a hotel room. For some, it’s about the experience. The vibes, if you will.
2024 Travel Trends Include 'Destination Dupes, Set-Jetting and Dry-Tripping'
Survey Reveals What Most Motivates Travelers
TV shows, movies, concert tours and "destination dupes" are set to influence travel trends in 2024, a recent survey shows.
Hotel Bars Craft Christmas, Winter Cocktails To Spread Holiday Cheer
Drink Recipes Mix Traditional Takes with Seasonal Twists
Hotels invite guests to toast to the holiday season through festive cocktails infused with warm spices and fragrant herbs and topped with shimmering sugar.
The Timeline of How Choice's Pursuit of Wyndham Turned Hostile
Combination of Hotel Companies Would Create Dominant Group of Economy, Midscale Brands
The contentious public negotiations — or rejection of negotiations — between Choice Hotels International and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts turned even more dramatic earlier this week wh...
Record Thanksgiving Air Travel Signals Continued Health of Leisure Demand
Demand Increases Expected To Flow Through Winter Months
A record-breaking number of travelers flying after the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday is pointing at continued healthy travel demand from leisure travelers, according to CoStar Group Na...
Mandarin Oriental Singapore Completes Six-Month Transformation
Owned by Marina Centre Holdings, Hotel Has 36-Year Legacy
The Mandarin Oriental Singapore has reopened following a six-month, multimillion-dollar transformation.