2026 will be more about international sports than international travel
The FIFA World Cup and Winter Olympics will set the tone but not change patterns
I'm not going out on any sort of limb by saying the overarching cultural theme for 2026 will be international sports.
2026 Americas Lodging Investment Summit
Hotel owners, brand executives enter 2026 with more cautious outlook
Executives from hotel brand companies, ownership groups and more met in Los Angeles for the first major conference of 2026: the Americas Lodging Investment Summit.
CEOs worry US is squandering golden opportunity for international travel
Hotel execs say government needs travel-focused cabinet position
While there are significant events on the horizon that should boost the travel fortunes for the U.S. — specifically the FIFA World Cup and the America's 250th anniversary celebrati...
Thailand pushes to be top of mind for travelers, hotel investors
Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
Conflict with Cambodia has led to a run of negative headlines for tourism-driven Thailand, but officials in the Southeast Asian country are hoping a strong push internationally and...
Hoteliers hope to rise above chaos, uncertainty in 2026
Messages of optimism at ALIS hinge on idea that fewer disruptions will emerge
LOS ANGELES — During the second day of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, hoteliers were hoping for fewer disruptions in 2026 than 2025, and many are indicating that a slightl...
Executives enter 2026 with caution despite major events that should be a 'home run' for US hotels
World Cup, other major events drive optimism around demand
LOS ANGELES — Every new year brings the possibility of a new start, and hoteliers attending the Americas Lodging Investment Summit are hoping that's the case in 2026.
5 things to know for Jan. 23
Today's headlines: Huge winter storm hits air travel across US; Inflation remained elevated through November as GDP revised up; 2026 tech trends revolve around automation; Minnesota businesses close in protest; Driftwood appoints co-founder as new CEO
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CoStar News Hotels podcasts focus on shift from '25 to '26
Hoteliers hope for more clarity in new year
The arrival of a new year gives hoteliers the opportunity to look back at the year that was and look forward to the year that is yet to be, and that's what many recent CoStar News ...
It's time for the official hotel industry new year
As the ALIS conference kicks off, we can pick a theme for the year
We are merely days away from the official unofficial kick off to the hotel industry year. While it's been 2026 for a few weeks now, the year doesn't start in earnest until hotelier...
5 things to know for Jan. 22
Today's headlines: New York City mayor bans hidden hotel fees; Markets jump after Greenland tensions ease; Wall Street analysts pin '26 hopes on easier comps; Loews announces new-build hotel in Arlington, Texas; Wyndham adds four properties with Choctaw Nation partnership
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Wall Street analysts expect 2026 to be 'less bad' for hotel companies
More favorable year-over-year comparisons described as major tailwind
Wall Street analysts who cover publicly traded hotel companies are entering the new year with some sense of optimism, but that outlook is largely in relation to the tough year hote...
5 things to know for Jan. 20
Today's headlines: The battle over hotel bathroom doors; Berlin-based hotel company files for bankruptcy; A look back on what drove hotel deals across Europe in 2025; Noble picks up portfolio of 14 WoodSpring hotels; St. Paul hotels close citing staff safety amid immigration crackdowns
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Hotel labor market stabilizes as employers offer flexibility in pay, hours
Wage growth, talent pool both seen as making marginal improvements
All signs point to a more favorable labor environment in 2026 compared to recent years for hoteliers, but there is also a sense that the overall environment could change at any tim...
Hilton teams up with Placemakr to debut Apartment Collection
Soft brand focuses on popularity of 'apartment-style hospitality'
Hilton is growing its "apartment-style" offerings through a new partnership with aparthotel brand Placemakr.
Hoteliers anticipate strategic shifts for '26
Design, financing, revenue and sustainability all could change in new year
Hoteliers entering 2026 are hopeful for a better year than 2025, but with a new year comes new challenges.
The key to excellent hospitality is remembering you're serving whole human beings
AI can only get you half the way on the personalization journey
Usually when I write these blogs, I like to think of a topic that has a news hook, even if it's kind of basic or tenuous.
Hotel financing expert: Don't wait on interest rate cuts in '26
New year expected to be a solid one for 'strong borrowers,' Peachtree exec says
The hotel financing environment is shaping up to be a "tale of two cities" for borrowers this year.
5 things to know for Jan. 2
Today's headlines: New Year's fire leaves 40 dead at Swiss ski resort; Workers in 19 states see wage hikes to start new year; 'Quiet luxury' could be a defining trend of 2026; Savills says UK hotel investment hit £5 billion; New hotel fees take effect in Hawaii
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5 things to know for Dec. 31
Today's headlines: Experts project strong stock market in 2026; Hyatt completes Playa real estate sales; European hotel companies lean on partnerships for growth; Fed minutes show path to further rate cuts murky; Hyatt scales back outlook based on hurricane damage
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5 things to know for Dec. 30
Today's headlines: Storms complicate holiday travel; $464 million financing lined up for new Aman brand's debut property; How hotelier sentiment shifted across 2025; Travel headwinds add up for Thailand; Miami Beach ranked most expensive New Year's destination
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