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CoStar World News for May 7Japan deals with drop in Chinese tourists; UK landlord exodus deemed overstated after rent reforms; Hines targets French investments in European push
Luxury beach resort in Florida sells for $835 millionA joint venture between Sculptor Diversified Real Estate Income Trust and Trinity Investments has acquired the 809-key JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort.
Summit maintains March momentum ahead of 'robust summer' of special eventsCEO Jonathan Stanner says the real estate investment trust is seeing trends continue in April.
Hotel, training complex near Chicago hits market as corporate demand wanesQ Center, a remnant of Arthur Andersen, includes 1,043 rooms on 95 acres. Large companies are shifting away from owning major conference facilities.
US hotel revenue keeps growing, fueled by higher-than-expected demandGroup business drove strength across top 25 markets.
High-profile Bally’s entertainment complex takes shape in ChicagoThe city’s first permanent casino has been decades in the making.
Infrastructure, oil and gas markets are demand bright spots for WyndhamExecutives said U.S. hotel demand picked up meaningfully in March and February.
Choice keeps 2026 outlook steady amid tough year-over-year comps in first quarterConsumer sentiment has remained strong even with rising gas prices.
Whitbread outlines five-year plan, proposes selling £1.5 billion of freehold hotelsIn a full-year earnings presentation, Whitbread PLC outlined a bold five-year plan that reduces ownership, fully integrates its food-and-beverage offerings, and maximizes margins in the medium and long terms.
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Experts say travel demand replaced by various markets
Analytics
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Spirit Airline's demise should be a lesson learned for hoteliers
Opinions
Development
Architect plans ‘nano-pods’ smaller than some kitchen pantries
Development
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Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic top the list
Ownership
Earnings
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Hotel REIT raises full-year outlook following strong start to the year
Ownership
Operations
Short booking windows an ongoing challenge, even for major events like World Cup
Operations
Earnings
Ownership
Execs expect strong demand trends to carry over into summer months
Ownership
Brands
Turkish Riviera, Budapest, Copenhagen among the markets to benefit
Brands
Ownership
Company saw 4.8% rooms revenue growth to start 2026
Ownership
Finance
Valuation is between £180M and £200M
Finance
Opinions
The capital expenditure tsunami is incoming
Opinions
Earnings
Ownership
Hilton Hawaiian Village set to undergo $96 million reno in third quarter
Ownership
5 things to know
5 things to know
Earnings
Finance
Company sees US strength amid outsized obstacles in Mexico, Jamaica
Finance
Podcast
Analytics
Tell Me More podcast hosts dig into sustained hotel demand, summer travel forecasts
Analytics
Brands
Changing guest, industry dynamics open new opportunities in the region
Brands
REIT partly credits Super Bowl, LA fires recovery for first-quarter performance
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
United Kingdom
Hotel only third in Scotland to transact for more than nine figures
United Kingdom
Ireland
Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
Ireland
United Kingdom
Seller Meridian Leisure Hotels now exits the hotel sector
United Kingdom
Germany
Berlin-based firm has four in-house hotels and 17 franchise properties
Germany
France
Morgan Stanley is already realizing the value of this institution, which it acquired in 2024
France
Italy
Invest will continue to manage the 21-year-long leases
Italy
Brazil
More luxury resorts are being built in Mexico and the Caribbean
Brazil
Finland
Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
Finland
Mexico
Data shows initial shocks caused lasting damage
Mexico
United Kingdom
Deal marks Manchester-based company's first journey into hotel operations
United Kingdom
India
Indian hotel firm has two parent hotel brands, Royal Orchid and Regenta
India
Greece
New owner to immediately add four hotels
Greece
Podcast
Vietnam
Experts point to improving infrastructure
Vietnam
Australia
Hotel demand is growing outside of Australia's major cities
Australia
Ethiopia
Dubai-based management firm makes its debut in Africa
Ethiopia
France
Blackstone is set to acquire a stake in the company
France
Iran
Saudi Arabia is faring better than United Arab Emirates
Iran
Hoteliers are saying that long-term confidence from all stakeholders will see Saudi Arabia, CGG countries and the wider region continue to thrive.
Host's resorts saw 'particularly strong performance' in first quarter
The hotel REIT raised its revenue per available room outlook for the year because of spending trends of higher-end travelers.
IHG posts first-quarter global growth at start of 80th anniversary
Despite wobbles in the Middle East during its first-quarter 2026 trading, IHG Hotels & Resorts' executives touted global wealth gains, strong business fundamentals, and gross domestic product and wage gains, notably in the U.S.
Owners refinance Diplomat Beach Resort as hotel's conversion to Signia brand nears completion
The conversion of the resort to the Signia by Hilton brand is expected to be complete this year.
Higher demand for all hotel segments leads Marriott to raise its outlook
The hotel company upgraded its outlook for 2026 revenue per available room growth based on outperformance in the first quarter, but the Middle East remains a region to keep an eye on.
Weak World Cup demand not enough to quell hotel asset managers' burgeoning optimism
The latest iteration of a Hospitality Asset Managers Association membership survey saw improving sentiment for revenue growth and transactions.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Podcast
Analytics
Experts say travel demand replaced by various markets
Analytics
Opinions
Spirit Airline's demise should be a lesson learned for hoteliers
Opinions
Development
Architect plans ‘nano-pods’ smaller than some kitchen pantries
Development
Ownership
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic top the list
Ownership
Earnings
Ownership
Hotel REIT raises full-year outlook following strong start to the year
Ownership
Operations
Short booking windows an ongoing challenge, even for major events like World Cup
Operations
Earnings
Ownership
Execs expect strong demand trends to carry over into summer months
Ownership
Brands
Turkish Riviera, Budapest, Copenhagen among the markets to benefit
Brands
Ownership
Company saw 4.8% rooms revenue growth to start 2026
Ownership
Finance
Valuation is between £180M and £200M
Finance
Opinions
The capital expenditure tsunami is incoming
Opinions
Earnings
Ownership
Hilton Hawaiian Village set to undergo $96 million reno in third quarter
Ownership
5 things to know
5 things to know
Earnings
Finance
Company sees US strength amid outsized obstacles in Mexico, Jamaica
Finance
Podcast
Analytics
Tell Me More podcast hosts dig into sustained hotel demand, summer travel forecasts
Analytics
Brands
Changing guest, industry dynamics open new opportunities in the region
Brands
REIT partly credits Super Bowl, LA fires recovery for first-quarter performance
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
United Kingdom
Hotel only third in Scotland to transact for more than nine figures
United Kingdom
Ireland
Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
Ireland
United Kingdom
Seller Meridian Leisure Hotels now exits the hotel sector
United Kingdom
Germany
Berlin-based firm has four in-house hotels and 17 franchise properties
Germany
France
Morgan Stanley is already realizing the value of this institution, which it acquired in 2024
France
Italy
Invest will continue to manage the 21-year-long leases
Italy
Brazil
More luxury resorts are being built in Mexico and the Caribbean
Brazil
Finland
Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
Finland
Mexico
Data shows initial shocks caused lasting damage
Mexico
United Kingdom
Deal marks Manchester-based company's first journey into hotel operations
United Kingdom
India
Indian hotel firm has two parent hotel brands, Royal Orchid and Regenta
India
Greece
New owner to immediately add four hotels
Greece
Podcast
Vietnam
Experts point to improving infrastructure
Vietnam
Australia
Hotel demand is growing outside of Australia's major cities
Australia
Ethiopia
Dubai-based management firm makes its debut in Africa
Ethiopia
France
Blackstone is set to acquire a stake in the company
France
Iran
Saudi Arabia is faring better than United Arab Emirates
Iran
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