HOTEL NEWS
Hotels help Savannah move past 'Forrest Gump,' 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil'Tourism, new projects have made the historic Georgia city the top market in the Southeast for hotel construction.
CoStar World News for Jan. 29Hungarian hoteliers eye rising tourism; Retailer Claire’s enters second UK restructuring; Brookfield to buy prominent Paris building.
Hoteliers hope to rise above chaos, uncertainty in 2026The messages of optimism heard at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit hinge on fewer disruptions emerging in 2026 compared to last year.
CoStar News Hotels podcasts focus on shift from '25 to '26Hoteliers are hoping for more clarity in the new year.
Owner optimism on hotel acquisitions continues in Europe, but there will be more focus on costsOwners must employ an even more zealous approach to reducing costs, coupled with more discussions with brands to look at fees and a concentration on getting to speed with AI and other tech considerations.
CoStar World News for Jan. 22Formula 1 trackside hotel planned for Belgium; UK government backs Chinese embassy project; French investor targets healthcare real estate
Hungary eyes hotel demand sources outside of EU as rising costs hit affordabilityChina, in particular, is viewed as having high potential for growth due to the two countries' strong ties.
Hotel guests can expect 'wild wellness,' personalized health trends in 2026SCP Hotels co-founders Ken and Pam Cruse share why they priorities nature-led hospitality — and how other hoteliers should do the same this year.
Noble buys portfolio of 14 WoodSpring Suites hotelsThe investment firm's latest deal grows its extended-stay hotel footprint.
Europe's active year of hotel company deals may not repeat itself in 2026Several high-profile hotel company acquisitions happened in 2025 thanks to experience, timing and trust, owners said. But increasingly loud political noise around the world may limit that activity this year.
German hotel firm Revo files for bankruptcy, 125 hotels involvedRevo Hospitality Group, formerly HR World, has filed for bankruptcy in a German court. The Berlin-based hotel management company cited increased operational costs and cost-of-living challenges as primary sources of difficulty.
Weakness in hurricane, top 25 markets creates first negative week for US hotels of 2026A lack of group demand in large cities also contributed to the fall in performance metrics.
Escapade roars into Belgium with second Formula 1 hotelHotel and event-hospitality firm Escapade will open its second trackside hotel at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, which hosts the Belgian Grand Prix.
Hotel labor market stabilizes as employers offer flexibility in pay, hoursWage growth and the talent pool both seen as making marginal improvements.
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Hoteliers also felt difficult demand comparisons to 2025 inauguration week
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JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs provide $500 million for six Marriott-affiliated properties
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Fed keeps benchmark rate steady at first meeting of the year
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New general managers in Hawaii and Seattle
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Brands
World Cup, other major events drive optimism around demand
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Technology
Service robotics gains ground as internal forecasting, operations tools trail
Technology
Opinions
Leisure travel stopped compensating for softer business travel demand last year
Opinions
Brands
All Ruby’s 21 currently opened hotels are in Europe
Brands
Brands
More favorable year-over-year comparisons described as major tailwind
Brands
Development
The 507-room hotel adds to hospitality company's growing portfolio in Arlington, Texas
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Operations
The popularity of spiritless cocktails is year-round
Operations
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Most major holidays fall on Fridays or Saturdays
Operations
Brands
Deal includes four properties with nearly 2,000 rooms
Brands
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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Hungary
China stands out as potential feeder market
Hungary
Portugal
Hybrid-hotel to start construction soon and open in the second half of 2028
Portugal
United Kingdom
Trackside hotel planned to open in 2028 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
United Kingdom
Germany
Firm blames cost-of-living challenges, increased costs
Germany
United Kingdom
Parent company Whitbread plans to sell £253 million in hotels this year
United Kingdom
Australia
Nearby Parramatta business hub expects to benefit from new airport demand
Australia
United Kingdom
Both domestic, international investors expected to target hotels in UK, Ireland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UK real-estate investment firm now owns 22 Premier Inns
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Ares continues divesting assets from £400 million Landsec deal
United Kingdom
Botswana
Hotel programs benefit Okavango Delta environments, wildlife and communities
Botswana
Saudi Arabia
More than a quarter of the 4,000-key project slated to open early in 2026
Saudi Arabia
Russia
No new branded hotels have opened in St. Petersburg since early 2025
Russia
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United Kingdom
Hotel operations saddled with higher costs of food, labor and business rates
United Kingdom
Tanzania
Hospitality consultancy morphed into ownership company during pandemic
Tanzania
United Kingdom
Airlines, hotels, cruises and individual travelers all want to reduce their carbon footprint
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
Bid values the Hong Kong-based firm at $4.2 billion
Hong Kong
Worried that the potential of the FIFA World Cup and America 250 are being wasted, hotel executives say the U.S. government needs a travel-focused cabinet position in the White House.
Thailand pushes to be top of mind for travelers, hotel investors
Tourism officials in Thailand are looking toward a focus on wellness to overcome negative headlines and other headwinds.
Forecasters warn US hotel performance could be turbulent in 2026
Hotel average-daily-rate growth is still projected to come in below the rate of inflation.
Owners, operators and brands say hotel management agreements are becoming more transparent
A panel of hoteliers across the hospitality industry's key stakeholders weighed the biggest obstacles to hotel management agreements becoming more transparent: loyalty programs, procurement partners and distribution channels.
Aimbridge claims former CEO Dave Johnson lied in court filing in ongoing lawsuit
The hotel third-party management company pointed to evidence found in the discovery process that contradicts denials made in a court filing.
AI will be a 'tectonic shift' for hotel company productivity, expert says
Kurien Jacob, partner at Highgate Tech Ventures, joins the CoStar News Hotels podcast to dive deep into how AI is reshaping hospitality, from guest-facing search to operations productivity.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Analytics
Hoteliers also felt difficult demand comparisons to 2025 inauguration week
Analytics
Hospitality
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs provide $500 million for six Marriott-affiliated properties
Hospitality
Fed keeps benchmark rate steady at first meeting of the year
People
New general managers in Hawaii and Seattle
People
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
World Cup, other major events drive optimism around demand
Brands
Technology
Service robotics gains ground as internal forecasting, operations tools trail
Technology
Opinions
Leisure travel stopped compensating for softer business travel demand last year
Opinions
Brands
All Ruby’s 21 currently opened hotels are in Europe
Brands
Brands
More favorable year-over-year comparisons described as major tailwind
Brands
Development
The 507-room hotel adds to hospitality company's growing portfolio in Arlington, Texas
Development
Operations
The popularity of spiritless cocktails is year-round
Operations
Operations
Most major holidays fall on Fridays or Saturdays
Operations
Brands
Deal includes four properties with nearly 2,000 rooms
Brands
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Hungary
China stands out as potential feeder market
Hungary
Portugal
Hybrid-hotel to start construction soon and open in the second half of 2028
Portugal
United Kingdom
Trackside hotel planned to open in 2028 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
United Kingdom
Germany
Firm blames cost-of-living challenges, increased costs
Germany
United Kingdom
Parent company Whitbread plans to sell £253 million in hotels this year
United Kingdom
Australia
Nearby Parramatta business hub expects to benefit from new airport demand
Australia
United Kingdom
Both domestic, international investors expected to target hotels in UK, Ireland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UK real-estate investment firm now owns 22 Premier Inns
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Ares continues divesting assets from £400 million Landsec deal
United Kingdom
Botswana
Hotel programs benefit Okavango Delta environments, wildlife and communities
Botswana
Saudi Arabia
More than a quarter of the 4,000-key project slated to open early in 2026
Saudi Arabia
Russia
No new branded hotels have opened in St. Petersburg since early 2025
Russia
Podcast
United Kingdom
Hotel operations saddled with higher costs of food, labor and business rates
United Kingdom
Tanzania
Hospitality consultancy morphed into ownership company during pandemic
Tanzania
United Kingdom
Airlines, hotels, cruises and individual travelers all want to reduce their carbon footprint
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
Bid values the Hong Kong-based firm at $4.2 billion
Hong Kong
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