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CoStar World News for April 16Greek firm buys Goldman’s stake in hotels; OpenAI plans London expansion; French logistics property investment slows
European hoteliers navigate tricky geopolitical, economic landscapeWar in the Middle East and soaring energy costs complicate an otherwise strong outlook for the European hotel industry.
Artificial intelligence technology is 'only going to get better,' hotel experts sayExperts say AI-driven hotel search is still more of an opportunity than a reality.
Royal Orchid signs master franchise agreement to open 125 Hampton by Hiltons in IndiaHilton and Royal Orchid Hotels have signed a master-franchise agreement for Royal Orchid division Regenta Hotels & Resorts to open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels across India to help satisfy growing Indian middle-class hotel demand.
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Artificial intelligence will bring 'resurgence of detail' to hotel designEDSA's Pete Dunne says sustainability with hotel architecture comes in the minute details.
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CoStar World News for April 9Developers plan Ethiopia hotel expansion; JLL picks location for London West End hub; French property investment drops
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Vietnam continues evolution as a destination for global travelersVietnam's improving infrastructure is leading to better conditions to grow travel demand.
Experts say the hotel experience is key for branded residencesHotel developers must focus on more than aesthetics to win brand loyalists to residential projects, experts say.
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Raines Co. prioritizes storytelling, hotel business fundamentalsCEO Grey Raines is "looking for that edge" amid a tough build environment.
How this Los Angeles hotel owner preps its properties for the 2028 OlympicsAGA Essentials Group's boutique hotels are renovating and rebranding ahead of an expected rush of global visitors.
Hotel investors remain interested in Europe but seek operational improvementsExperts say Mediterranean resort markets are still viewed as safe for hotel investment.
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Graduate by Hilton targets Power Four schools to expand portfolioProximity to college campuses is the most important consideration for Graduate by Hilton when choosing a location.
Texas billionaire buys outstanding loans tied to historic West Virginia resortThe Greenbrier is now owned under the Omni Hotels & Resorts umbrella.
World Cup presents opportunity for US to showcase itself to the world, hoteliers sayIf the World Cup goes swimmingly in the U.S., it could serve as a turning point for international inbound travel to the country.
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Conversion activity drives growth opportunities for IHG in AmericasMark Sergot, recently appointed chief development officer, Americas, said IHG Hotels & Resorts is "on the move."
Hilton CEO's optimistic outlook driven by upcoming 'sea change' of business opportunityChris Nassetta says hospitality will see a shift in the coming years.

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    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for April 20
    1. Nearly 2,000 hospitality workers in Norway go on strike
    2. Oman hotel industry hits revenue record for 2025
    3. Berlin's Primestar enters luxury space with June Lux
    4. Trump administration to begin tariff refunds
    5. MGM Grand Las Vegas to close buffet
    Opinions
    Fish n’ chips sees prices scaling high
    A British food staple is no longer a cheap meal
    Opinions
    Development
    Vancouver council greenlights city’s first floating hotel
    Proposed ‘floatel’ in Coal Harbour could help ease hotel shortage
    Development
    Video
    Video
    Ownership
    Union Investment exec sees European hotel deals environment opening
    Southern Europe continues to be favored destination for acquisitions
    Ownership
    Analytics
    Rift between weekday, weekend performance leads to modest week for US hotels
    Transient demand surged following Easter with more students on spring break
    Analytics
    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for April 17
    1. Oil prices up 64% since start of Iran war
    2. Two more Dubai hotels close for renovations
    3. European employment grows to record percentage level
    4. US remains largest travel market but is losing share
    5. Euro inflation rises above 2% in March
    Opinions
    Sometimes you just need to keep it simple
    Bells and whistles shouldn't dominate the hotel experience
    Opinions
    Development
    Chicago hotel eyed for residential conversion
    Extended-stay Sonesta property was sold last year
    Development
    Video
    Video
    Operations
    Global headwinds haven't dimmed Valor Hospitality Partners' hotel expansion goals
    Africa, Asia top the list for management company's portfolio growth
    Operations
    Opinions
    Hotel merch, but make it fun
    High-end hotel-branded gifts are making a comeback
    Opinions
    People
    US hotel hires, promotions: Charlestowne Hotels appoints senior vice president of operations
    New general managers in Los Angeles and San Francisco
    People
    Video
    Video
    Brands
    What drove Yotel to seek scale in partnership with Hilton
    CEO says owners poised to see more direct bookings, teases new brand
    Brands
    Video
    Video
    Brands
    Upscale, extended-stay growth boosts Wyndham's full portfolio, chief development officer says
    David Wilner describes hospitality company's evolving strategy, what customers are seeking
    Brands
    Ownership
    With plans to scale platform, MCR Property Group acquires four London hotels for £150 million
    Deal marks Manchester-based company's first journey into hotel operations
    Ownership
    Brands
    Recent renovation returns Omni Parker House to original splendor ahead of busy summer
    The 170-year-old hotel to host America 250, World Cup guests
    Brands
    Multifamily
    Your demo memo: Miami hotel implodes to make way for two-tower replacement
    Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key disappears in cloud of dust and rubble
    Multifamily
    Operations
    Investors bullish on New York City hotels despite development, operating challenges
    Big Apple among the hardest markets to build in but the best to buy, experts say
    Operations
    Brands
    Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
    Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
    Brands
    International News
      Italy
      Covivio, Invest acquire four hotels in Milan for €217 million
      Invest will continue to manage the 21-year-long leases
      Italy
      Brazil
      The all-inclusive hotel segment strengthens its grip in Latin America
      More luxury resorts are being built in Mexico and the Caribbean
      Brazil
      Finland
      Hotel owners, operators size up investment shifts in Nordics
      Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
      Finland
      Mexico
      Tracking Mexico’s hotel performance recovery following cartel-related declines
      Data shows initial shocks caused lasting damage
      Mexico
      United Kingdom
      With plans to scale platform, MCR Property Group acquires four London hotels for £150 million
      Deal marks Manchester-based company's first journey into hotel operations
      United Kingdom
      India
      Royal Orchid signs master franchise agreement to open 125 Hampton by Hiltons in India
      Indian hotel firm has two parent hotel brands, Royal Orchid and Regenta
      India
      Podcast
      Podcast
      Vietnam
      Vietnam continues evolution as a destination for global travelers
      Experts point to improving infrastructure
      Vietnam
      Australia
      The pace of hotel performance gains across Australia's capital and regional markets
      Hotel demand is growing outside of Australia's major cities
      Australia
      Ethiopia
      First Group and MIDROC sign 10-hotel Ethiopia development plan
      Dubai-based management firm makes its debut in Africa
      Ethiopia
      France
      Accor signs memorandum of understanding to sell its stake in Essendi
      Blackstone is set to acquire a stake in the company
      France
      Iran
      Iran war takes Middle East hotel performance down to lowest levels since pandemic
      Saudi Arabia is faring better than United Arab Emirates
      Iran
      Vietnam
      SC Capital owner acquires Vietnam’s 18-hotel Fusion Group
      Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
      Vietnam
      Primestar moves into top-end hotel segment with June Lux
      By Terence Baker
      The Berlin-based hotel owner-operator has four properties under its in-house June brands and 17 franchise properties.
      Hyatt CEO: Loyalty shouldn't leave hotel guests feeling 'objectified'
      Hyatt Hotels Corp. President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian says the company's World of Hyatt loyalty program seeks to create "emotional relationships."
      Hyatt Hotels Corp. President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian says the company's World of Hyatt loyalty program seeks to create "emotional relationships."
      Quartet takes over the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
      Morgan Stanley is already realizing the value of this institution, which it acquired in 2024.
      Morgan Stanley is already realizing the value of this institution, which it acquired in 2024.
      Vertiq merges investment platform with operator Cycas to align business
      The merged company, Vertiq Hospitality Partners, will have a definite focus on transactions.
      The merged company, Vertiq Hospitality Partners, will have a definite focus on transactions.
      Video
      Accor augments its luxury hotel brands after decade of acquisitions
      French hotel giant Accor might not be acquiring, investing in and launching as many new brands as it used to, but it has not stopped activity in refreshing and relaunching flags — and there is still space for the completely new.
      French hotel giant Accor might not be acquiring, investing in and launching as many new brands as it used to, but it has not stopped activity in refreshing and relaunching flags — and there is still space for the completely new.
      Executives tout value of operating offices like hotels
      Efficiency and service are seen as key across sectors.
      Efficiency and service are seen as key across sectors.
      Featured
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for April 20
        1. Nearly 2,000 hospitality workers in Norway go on strike
        2. Oman hotel industry hits revenue record for 2025
        3. Berlin's Primestar enters luxury space with June Lux
        4. Trump administration to begin tariff refunds
        5. MGM Grand Las Vegas to close buffet
        Opinions
        Fish n’ chips sees prices scaling high
        A British food staple is no longer a cheap meal
        Opinions
        Development
        Vancouver council greenlights city’s first floating hotel
        Proposed ‘floatel’ in Coal Harbour could help ease hotel shortage
        Development
        Video
        Video
        Ownership
        Union Investment exec sees European hotel deals environment opening
        Southern Europe continues to be favored destination for acquisitions
        Ownership
        Analytics
        Rift between weekday, weekend performance leads to modest week for US hotels
        Transient demand surged following Easter with more students on spring break
        Analytics
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for April 17
        1. Oil prices up 64% since start of Iran war
        2. Two more Dubai hotels close for renovations
        3. European employment grows to record percentage level
        4. US remains largest travel market but is losing share
        5. Euro inflation rises above 2% in March
        Opinions
        Sometimes you just need to keep it simple
        Bells and whistles shouldn't dominate the hotel experience
        Opinions
        Development
        Chicago hotel eyed for residential conversion
        Extended-stay Sonesta property was sold last year
        Development
        Video
        Video
        Operations
        Global headwinds haven't dimmed Valor Hospitality Partners' hotel expansion goals
        Africa, Asia top the list for management company's portfolio growth
        Operations
        Opinions
        Hotel merch, but make it fun
        High-end hotel-branded gifts are making a comeback
        Opinions
        People
        US hotel hires, promotions: Charlestowne Hotels appoints senior vice president of operations
        New general managers in Los Angeles and San Francisco
        People
        Video
        Video
        Brands
        What drove Yotel to seek scale in partnership with Hilton
        CEO says owners poised to see more direct bookings, teases new brand
        Brands
        Video
        Video
        Brands
        Upscale, extended-stay growth boosts Wyndham's full portfolio, chief development officer says
        David Wilner describes hospitality company's evolving strategy, what customers are seeking
        Brands
        Ownership
        With plans to scale platform, MCR Property Group acquires four London hotels for £150 million
        Deal marks Manchester-based company's first journey into hotel operations
        Ownership
        Brands
        Recent renovation returns Omni Parker House to original splendor ahead of busy summer
        The 170-year-old hotel to host America 250, World Cup guests
        Brands
        Multifamily
        Your demo memo: Miami hotel implodes to make way for two-tower replacement
        Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key disappears in cloud of dust and rubble
        Multifamily
        Operations
        Investors bullish on New York City hotels despite development, operating challenges
        Big Apple among the hardest markets to build in but the best to buy, experts say
        Operations
        Brands
        Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
        Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
        Brands
        International News
          Italy
          Covivio, Invest acquire four hotels in Milan for €217 million
          Invest will continue to manage the 21-year-long leases
          Italy
          Brazil
          The all-inclusive hotel segment strengthens its grip in Latin America
          More luxury resorts are being built in Mexico and the Caribbean
          Brazil
          Finland
          Hotel owners, operators size up investment shifts in Nordics
          Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
          Finland
          Mexico
          Tracking Mexico’s hotel performance recovery following cartel-related declines
          Data shows initial shocks caused lasting damage
          Mexico
          United Kingdom
          With plans to scale platform, MCR Property Group acquires four London hotels for £150 million
          Deal marks Manchester-based company's first journey into hotel operations
          United Kingdom
          India
          Royal Orchid signs master franchise agreement to open 125 Hampton by Hiltons in India
          Indian hotel firm has two parent hotel brands, Royal Orchid and Regenta
          India
          Podcast
          Podcast
          Vietnam
          Vietnam continues evolution as a destination for global travelers
          Experts point to improving infrastructure
          Vietnam
          Australia
          The pace of hotel performance gains across Australia's capital and regional markets
          Hotel demand is growing outside of Australia's major cities
          Australia
          Ethiopia
          First Group and MIDROC sign 10-hotel Ethiopia development plan
          Dubai-based management firm makes its debut in Africa
          Ethiopia
          France
          Accor signs memorandum of understanding to sell its stake in Essendi
          Blackstone is set to acquire a stake in the company
          France
          Iran
          Iran war takes Middle East hotel performance down to lowest levels since pandemic
          Saudi Arabia is faring better than United Arab Emirates
          Iran
          Vietnam
          SC Capital owner acquires Vietnam’s 18-hotel Fusion Group
          Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
          Vietnam
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