HOTEL NEWS
Hoteliers gain clarity with World Cup group draw releaseBusinesses now know which countries will be playing in their cities.
Wall Street pressure for growth spurred Marriott to overlook visible risks in Sonder deal, experts sayHotel industry analysts say the fallout from the aparthotel company's meltdown won't have long-term effects on Marriott.
CoStar World News for Dec. 4Japan hotel investors thrive; JPMorgan plans London headquarters tower; LVMH-backed fund to revive French Riviera hotel
Davidson Hospitality finds European foothold in rural UK, looks for M&A to spur growthThe Atlanta-based hotel management group sees potential deals across Europe.
Sonder's red flags: A history of net losses, late reportsA timeline of SEC filings and news releases tell Sonder Holdings' efforts to achieve profitability.
Third-party hotel managers benefit from sea change in CaribbeanWith brands delegating hotel management to third-party operators, companies are finding ways to find a niche and grow business.
Hotel news around the world: The biggest global trends from international conferences and brand developmentRead this roundup of recent CoStar News Hotels coverage of hotel news outside of the United States.
Government shutdown didn't hurt overall US hotel performance as much as fearedTell Me More podcast hosts unpack October's complex data in latest episode.
Luxury hotels risk losing 'soul' in rush to wow guests with personalizationAs more hotels and brands enter the luxury segment, there is a growing concern that pursuing value might be in conflict with affluent guest desires for personalization during trips.
Caribbean all-inclusive resorts chase untapped US demand, group businessOn a panel at the recent Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit, regional experts said luxury all-inclusive segment is primed for growth.
Longtime hotelier pens new book of untold history of Black hotel ownersIn the Next Gen in Lodging podcast, Calvin Stovall Jr. discusses "Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era."
Public hotel companies diverge on outlook following mixed earnings resultsPublicly traded hotel companies were mixed on whether they would increase or decrease their full-year 2025 outlook during third-quarter earnings calls.
CoStar World News for Nov. 20World’s tallest hotel opens in Dubai; UK on track to lead European property recovery; Paris office complex could fetch top price
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Providing residential options key for leveraging capital, experts say
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EasyHotel portfolio includes owned and franchised hotels across Europe
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust unloads 752-room Westin to local buyer
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PM Hotel Group's Paul Sacco says transparency, leadership accessibility are key factors
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Leisure destinations, smaller markets stand to gain the most, Tourism Economics says
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Conferences in San Francisco, St. Louis drove hotel demand before Thanksgiving week
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How have you made a Christmas dream come true?
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As Route 66 turns 100 and nearby data centers arise in the Texas Panhandle, The Barfield steps into the spotlight
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Investment giant touts AI-fueled hospitality comeback
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People
Real estate investor turned brand leader oversaw most profitable private equity deal in history
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Landsec sold the building to Arora for £245 million
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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International News
United Kingdom
Hotel management group sees potential deals across European continent
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Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
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Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
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Japan
Real estate investment trusts lead domestic players
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France
L Catterton has positioned itself to acquire hotel that closed in 2020
France
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Germany
Oliver Winter hints at possible high-end brand in future
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Lithuania
Current metrics still have not reached pre-pandemic levels
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Ireland
Joint-venture bid by Pandox and Eiendomsspar finalizes and takes Irish hotel company private
Ireland
Germany
CEO claims company's two brands offer more efficient operating model, room for growth to investors
Germany
France
The group has sold a portfolio of five hotels in Buenos Aires and Mendoza
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Turkey
January fire killed 78 hotel guests
Turkey
New Zealand
Deal is second largest hotel deal in New Zealand in 2025
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China
China's growing interest in winter sports has spurred planning for more international vacations
China
China
Deal is for 50 hotels in primary and secondary Chinese cities
China
Austria
Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
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Spain
Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
Spain
Canada
'Buy Canadian' movement benefits hoteliers across the country
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Former Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Dave Johnson called the allegations false and said he never worked with a competing hotel management company.
Leadership, artificial intelligence are key for growing commercial talent in hotel industry, experts say
HSMAI's State of Talent report highlights nine key industry trends for revenue, sales and marketing.
Schedule release sparks World Cup excitement as hoteliers await wave of bookings
After the release of the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hoteliers are eyeing the potential of important knockout stage matches.
Sonesta Simply Suites deal grows Noble's extended-stay platform
Noble Investment Group's Dustin Fisher said the company's recent portfolio acquisition "bolts into" the company's extended-stay strategy.
Challenged for growth, brands have leaned on partnerships
Marriott International's well-publicized and failed deal with Sonder Holdings is just one example of a broader hotel industry trend.
Midweek Christmas, New Year's undercut US hotel demand
This year's Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve start on the worst day of the week for hotel occupancy, data shows.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
Buy is part of A&O owners' expansion strategy and investment in 'affordable travel'
Brands
Opinions
Strength in talent attraction and retention among biggest competitive advantages
Opinions
Brands
Providing residential options key for leveraging capital, experts say
Brands
Finance
EasyHotel portfolio includes owned and franchised hotels across Europe
Finance
5 things to know
5 things to know
Opinions
Backers tout African nation's unique geographical position despite long decades of political turmoil
Opinions
Sale
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust unloads 752-room Westin to local buyer
Sale
Podcast
People
PM Hotel Group's Paul Sacco says transparency, leadership accessibility are key factors
People
Analytics
Leisure destinations, smaller markets stand to gain the most, Tourism Economics says
Analytics
Analytics
Conferences in San Francisco, St. Louis drove hotel demand before Thanksgiving week
Analytics
Opinions
How have you made a Christmas dream come true?
Opinions
People
As Route 66 turns 100 and nearby data centers arise in the Texas Panhandle, The Barfield steps into the spotlight
People
Sale
Investment giant touts AI-fueled hospitality comeback
Sale
People
Real estate investor turned brand leader oversaw most profitable private equity deal in history
People
Finance
Landsec sold the building to Arora for £245 million
Finance
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
United Kingdom
Hotel management group sees potential deals across European continent
United Kingdom
United States
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
United States
United Kingdom
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
United Kingdom
Japan
Real estate investment trusts lead domestic players
Japan
France
L Catterton has positioned itself to acquire hotel that closed in 2020
France
Podcast
Germany
Oliver Winter hints at possible high-end brand in future
Germany
Lithuania
Current metrics still have not reached pre-pandemic levels
Lithuania
Ireland
Joint-venture bid by Pandox and Eiendomsspar finalizes and takes Irish hotel company private
Ireland
Germany
CEO claims company's two brands offer more efficient operating model, room for growth to investors
Germany
France
The group has sold a portfolio of five hotels in Buenos Aires and Mendoza
France
Turkey
January fire killed 78 hotel guests
Turkey
New Zealand
Deal is second largest hotel deal in New Zealand in 2025
New Zealand
Podcast
China
China's growing interest in winter sports has spurred planning for more international vacations
China
China
Deal is for 50 hotels in primary and secondary Chinese cities
China
Austria
Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
Austria
Spain
Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
Spain
Canada
'Buy Canadian' movement benefits hoteliers across the country
Canada
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