HOTEL NEWS
Madrid-based Blasson expands hotel portfolio with Four Seasons SevilleFour Seasons Hotels & Resorts is to open its third Spanish hotel, one in Seville, in association with owner Blasson Property Investments, a Spanish investment firm that is steadily adding luxury hotels to its mixed real-estate portfolio.
CoStar World News for June 4Singapore hotel to get new owner; Global conflict reduces UK property price expectations; France attracts data center, logistics investment
Indonesia represents hotel investment opportunityThe country has recently seen growth in luxury supply and hotel rates.
World Cup scouting report: Houston hosts as both energy capital and Space CityThe municipality known for commerce and growth prepares for the global soccer stage.
Sixteen soccer cities, one global eventCoStar News surveyed every World Cup host market ahead of the sport’s North American takeover.
World Cup scouting report: Vancouver, a tourism town with a tight hotel market, takes on global eventThe soccer tournament is expected to boost the British Columbia economy by more than $1.7 billion.
World Cup scouting report: Toronto, major international city, gets first chance to host the global eventBMO Field got an upgrade to expand its capacity to 45,000 seats ahead of the soccer event.
World Cup scouting report: Boston, a biotech hub with traffic challenges, hosts matchesThe soccer showcase is spotlighting a market where median single-family houses are priced well over $1 million.
World Cup scouting report: Mexico highlights cultural centers with 13 soccer matches in three citiesThe tournament's opening game will pit Mexico's national team against South Africa.
World Cup scouting report: Los Angeles adds soccer to its entertainment cultureFan zones from Venice Beach to Burbank aim to widen the win.
World Cup scouting report: Kansas City, growing town on the move, takes next step in hosting its first gamesCity with a charter Major League Soccer team brings a passionate fan base.
World Cup scouting report: Dallas, where they say bigger is better, lives up to ethos with most North America matchesThe city of Dallas plans to host the largest broadcast center in FIFA history, putting soccer in the spotlight.
World Cup scouting report: Matches come to New York, a global gateway cityThe soccer tournament is expected to drive the city’s hotel rates to new highs.
World Cup scouting report: San Francisco’s AI boom meets a global spotlightSoccer is among the sports giving a lift to tourism after the area's post‑pandemic reset.
World Cup scouting report: From coal miners to pros, Seattle’s soccer roots run deepEmerald City's Lumen Field will host six World Cup matches.
World Cup scouting report: Atlanta, haven for US soccer fans, takes its enthusiasm globalThe host city features the home pitch of the top-drawing MLS club, Atlanta United.
World Cup scouting report: Philadelphia brings a sense of US history to global matchesThe city produced the first soccer player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
World Cup scouting report: Miami, from swampy rail depot to global cultural crossroadsThe city is home to a soccer franchise that is owned and led by famous players.
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Headlines for June 8
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Sunniest Swedish spot shown
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Rate-led growth persists as ADR outpaces hotel demand for a fifth consecutive week
Analytics
Opinions
There's a disconnect between the hope and the reality
Opinions
Brands
Upper-midscale brand brings Graduate by Hilton vibes to more college towns
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Tell Me More podcast hosts unpack NYU IHIF trends
Analytics
Brands
Mexico may generate 50% of company's future expansion in region
Brands
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Headlines for June 5
- US job market grew more than expected in May
- Hoteliers in Cuba halt operations to avoid US sanctions
- American Airlines cuts flight routes due to rise in jet fuel cost
- Protesters rally against resort development in Albania tied to Trump family
- Hilton releases report on AI, other effects on workforce satisfaction
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Brands
CoStar revises 2026 RevPAR forecast to 2.8% growth
Brands
Operations
Third-party hotel management firm marks a year operating in region
Operations
Ownership
Deal includes $5.7 billion in cash, $11.9 billion in debt assumption
Ownership
Brands
French hotel firm builds on its long history in Latin America
Brands
Braemar Hotels & Resorts and Ashford Hospitality Trust are selling properties
People
Succession will be earlier if suitable replacement found, Bazin says
People
Design & Construction
Sit-down dining still vital for resorts, but on-the-go guests prefer 'robust coffee bar'
Design & Construction
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Operations
Process could vary based on vendor, expert said
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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United Kingdom
UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
United Kingdom
Spain
Catalan capital moves up from fifth spot, CBRE says
Spain
United Kingdom
Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
United Kingdom
Brazil
Annual Todo Mundo no Rio show pushes rates, revenues up
Brazil
United Kingdom
The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
United Kingdom
Sweden
Redevelopment of Slakthusområdet district one of Scandinavia’s major projects
Sweden
Nigeria
Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
Nigeria
Spain
The move makes the investor Meliá’s second-largest shareholder
Spain
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
India
Listing on NSE Emerge and BSE SME are stepping stones to full stock exchange listing
India
Saudi Arabia
Hoteliers take long view on the kingdom, despite pressures from war in Iran
Saudi Arabia
Ireland
Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
Ireland
Finland
Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
Finland
The Faust Hotel returned to service after a $10 million renovation as New Braunfels, Texas, continues to expand.
Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
Manesh Balani, managing director of Dubai-based procurement firm Orsini SPI, joined “The Upgrade: EMEA Hospitality News” podcast to discuss how the U.S.-Iran war forced his company to adapt its strategy for meeting the supply needs of its hotel clients in the region.
Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
Several Spain-based hotel companies with global portfolios have opted to withdraw from Cuba amid concerns with partnerships with Cuban state-owned Grupo de Gaviota.
Hotel execs delve into strategy pivots to adapt to changing conditions
Lower World Cup travel demand and newer AI capabilities mean hoteliers have to stay on their toes to try to achieve the best outcome.
Consumer spending, strong labor market lift full-year expectations for hotel industry
Ancillary revenue generators such as food and beverage, golf, and spa and wellness have attributed to better-than-expected U.S. hotel performance.
Hotel brand CEOs dive into the mystery of why travel demand has spiked
The chief executives of hotel brand companies said every year brings new problems and disruptions, but hospitality and operators worldwide can adapt.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for June 8
Opinions
Sunniest Swedish spot shown
Opinions
Analytics
Rate-led growth persists as ADR outpaces hotel demand for a fifth consecutive week
Analytics
Opinions
There's a disconnect between the hope and the reality
Opinions
Brands
Upper-midscale brand brings Graduate by Hilton vibes to more college towns
Brands
Podcast
Analytics
Tell Me More podcast hosts unpack NYU IHIF trends
Analytics
Brands
Mexico may generate 50% of company's future expansion in region
Brands
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for June 5
- US job market grew more than expected in May
- Hoteliers in Cuba halt operations to avoid US sanctions
- American Airlines cuts flight routes due to rise in jet fuel cost
- Protesters rally against resort development in Albania tied to Trump family
- Hilton releases report on AI, other effects on workforce satisfaction
Video
Brands
CoStar revises 2026 RevPAR forecast to 2.8% growth
Brands
Operations
Third-party hotel management firm marks a year operating in region
Operations
Ownership
Deal includes $5.7 billion in cash, $11.9 billion in debt assumption
Ownership
Brands
French hotel firm builds on its long history in Latin America
Brands
Braemar Hotels & Resorts and Ashford Hospitality Trust are selling properties
People
Succession will be earlier if suitable replacement found, Bazin says
People
Design & Construction
Sit-down dining still vital for resorts, but on-the-go guests prefer 'robust coffee bar'
Design & Construction
Podcast
Operations
Process could vary based on vendor, expert said
Operations
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
United Kingdom
UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
United Kingdom
Spain
Catalan capital moves up from fifth spot, CBRE says
Spain
United Kingdom
Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
United Kingdom
Brazil
Annual Todo Mundo no Rio show pushes rates, revenues up
Brazil
United Kingdom
The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
United Kingdom
Sweden
Redevelopment of Slakthusområdet district one of Scandinavia’s major projects
Sweden
Nigeria
Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
Nigeria
Spain
The move makes the investor Meliá’s second-largest shareholder
Spain
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
India
Listing on NSE Emerge and BSE SME are stepping stones to full stock exchange listing
India
Saudi Arabia
Hoteliers take long view on the kingdom, despite pressures from war in Iran
Saudi Arabia
Ireland
Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
Ireland
Finland
Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
Finland
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