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This skinny tower could have even tighter rooms as Vancouver’s first pod hotelAn architecture firm plans a 22-storey building with "nano pods" smaller than some kitchen pantries. The hospitality trend is spreading in North America, Europe and elsewhere.
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.
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CoStar World News for April 30Dubai hotels close for renovations during war; London office construction drops; Former Lehman portfolio sold in France
KSL sells Scotland’s Cameron House for £100 millionThe 208-room Cameron House Loch Lomond has been sold for £100 million, only the second hotel in provincial Scotland to sell at that figure and only the third in the whole country.
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AI must complement sustainability, not usurp it, says Wyndham’s Dimitris ManikisEurope is far from saturated with branded hotels, especially ones that provide something new, said Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' Dimitris Manikis.
Hotel rooftops that raise the bar for guestsThese seven properties provide stylish views and experiences for visitors.
Kew Green Hotels readies for next stage of growthKew Green Hotels is planning its next growth phase, which its CEO says is undeterred by geopolitical headwinds.
Venture buys the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel hotelMorgan Stanley is realizing the value of the institution it bought in 2024.
Global Report
CoStar World News for April 23Delayed bookings part of World Cup lead-up; Huawei eyes sale of UK data center site; German property industry focuses more on infrastructure

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    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for May 4
    1. Spirit Airlines shuts down after bailout talks fail
    2. Hotel security in spotlight after Washington Hilton attack
    3. Summer outlook strong, but booking windows still short
    4. DiamondRock sells Manhattan hotel
    5. Fuel prices continue to climb as war lingers
    Earnings
    Earnings
    Ownership
    Summit maintains March momentum ahead of 'robust summer' of special events
    CEO Jonathan Stanner says REIT sees trends continuing in April
    Ownership
    Earnings
    Earnings
    Brands
    Infrastructure, oil and gas markets are demand bright spots for Wyndham
    CEO Geoff Ballotti notes 'faster than expected' revenue recovery
    Brands
    Earnings
    Earnings
    Brands
    Choice keeps 2026 outlook steady amid tough year-over-year comps in first quarter
    Consumer sentiment remains strong with rising gas prices
    Brands
    Brands
    Hotel CEOs eye growth of all-inclusives, third-party management in Caribbean and Latin America
    Changing guest, industry dynamics open new opportunities in the region
    Brands
    Sale
    Hotel, training complex near Chicago hits market as corporate demand wanes
    Q Center, remnant of Arthur Andersen, includes 1,043 rooms on 95 acres
    Sale
    Earnings
    Earnings
    Brands
    Whitbread outlines five-year plan, proposes selling £1.5 billion of freehold hotels
    Restaurant integrations to make Whitbread pure-play hotel firm
    Brands
    Earnings
    Earnings
    Finance
    MGM Resorts continues to face headwinds in Las Vegas while China profits outperform
    'All-inclusive' deal brings in new Sin City visitors
    Finance
    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for May 1
    1. US national debt now exceeds GDP
    2. European bank holds interest rates steady
    3. Hyatt reports no change in high-end customer demand
    4. DHS funding approved ending partial shutdown
    5. Weekly jobless claims decrease in US
    Pebblebrook says after strong quarter it forecasts caution for year ahead
    REIT partly credits Super Bowl, LA fires recovery for first-quarter performance
    Brands
    As Iran war disrupts Middle East travel, Dubai hotels take opportunity to close and renovate
    Demand dip provides reprieve to reinvent older luxury hotels
    Brands
    Earnings
    Earnings
    Brands
    Hilton exceeds projections as hotels buoyed by 'broader demand growth' in first quarter
    Company raises full-year outlook, but Middle East disruption could hurt second quarter
    Brands
    Earnings
    Earnings
    Brands
    Hotel companies expected to report 'guarded optimism' during first-quarter earnings calls
    Analysts look for signs that March's momentum will continue
    Brands
    HNN Video
    HNN Video
    Brands
    LyvInn’s Bali on creating a hotel brand as tech-savvy as its young guests
    AI and tech employed sensibly make brands investor-friendly
    Brands
    Video
    Video
    Ownership
    Trinity expands its investment criteria for European hotels
    Company intrigued by Southern Europe but large deals are hard to find
    Ownership
    Earnings
    Earnings
    Brands
    Accor's Middle East hotel performance shows impact of war in Iran
    French hospitality company notes UAE schools have reopened and Middle East flights have increased
    Brands
    Analytics
    Delayed hotel bookings, tough draws define World Cup lead-up in Mexico and Canada
    Domestic travel will offset some headwinds
    Analytics
    Brands
    Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
    Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
    Brands
    International News
      United Kingdom
      KSL sells Scotland’s Cameron House for £100 million
      Hotel only third in Scotland to transact for more than nine figures
      United Kingdom
      Ireland
      Crowley to step down as CEO of Irish hotel firm Dalata
      Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
      Ireland
      United Kingdom
      Millemont Capital Partners buys two Crowne Plaza hotels near London
      Seller Meridian Leisure Hotels now exits the hotel sector
      United Kingdom
      Germany
      Primestar moves into top-end hotel segment with June Lux
      Berlin-based firm has four in-house hotels and 17 franchise properties
      Germany
      France
      Quartet takes over the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
      Morgan Stanley is already realizing the value of this institution, which it acquired in 2024
      France
      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
      Hotel execs have partly sunny outlook for summer in the US
      By Bryan Wroten
      Booking windows remain short, even for major events planned this summer such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, making it difficult to plan far ahead.
      Travel to urban markets boosts RLJ in first quarter
      The company saw 4.8% rooms revenue growth to start 2026.
      The company saw 4.8% rooms revenue growth to start 2026.
      European hotels set to gain from Middle East woes
      Data shows that the Middle East’s hotel performance has been affected by the U.S.-Iran conflict, and there are signs that point to guests’ renewed interest in Europe, both those from the U.S. and from Europe itself.
      Data shows that the Middle East’s hotel performance has been affected by the U.S.-Iran conflict, and there are signs that point to guests’ renewed interest in Europe, both those from the U.S. and from Europe itself.
      Earnings
      Park Hotels continues to sell down portfolio, plans next wave of renovations
      The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort's Ali'i Tower will undergo a $96 million renovation starting in the third quarter.
      The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort's Ali'i Tower will undergo a $96 million renovation starting in the third quarter.
      Earnings
      Hyatt reports gains following 'dynamic quarter'
      The hotel company saw strength in the U.S. amid outsized obstacles in Mexico and Jamaica.
      The hotel company saw strength in the U.S. amid outsized obstacles in Mexico and Jamaica.
      Podcast
      US hotel average daily rate rises above inflation for the first time in more than a year
      Hotel demand, and now revenue per available room, are hitting strong levels in the U.S. Hosts of "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" unpack that demand and debate whether it will last.
      Hotel demand, and now revenue per available room, are hitting strong levels in the U.S. Hosts of "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" unpack that demand and debate whether it will last.
      Featured
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for May 4
        1. Spirit Airlines shuts down after bailout talks fail
        2. Hotel security in spotlight after Washington Hilton attack
        3. Summer outlook strong, but booking windows still short
        4. DiamondRock sells Manhattan hotel
        5. Fuel prices continue to climb as war lingers
        Earnings
        Earnings
        Ownership
        Summit maintains March momentum ahead of 'robust summer' of special events
        CEO Jonathan Stanner says REIT sees trends continuing in April
        Ownership
        Earnings
        Earnings
        Brands
        Infrastructure, oil and gas markets are demand bright spots for Wyndham
        CEO Geoff Ballotti notes 'faster than expected' revenue recovery
        Brands
        Earnings
        Earnings
        Brands
        Choice keeps 2026 outlook steady amid tough year-over-year comps in first quarter
        Consumer sentiment remains strong with rising gas prices
        Brands
        Brands
        Hotel CEOs eye growth of all-inclusives, third-party management in Caribbean and Latin America
        Changing guest, industry dynamics open new opportunities in the region
        Brands
        Sale
        Hotel, training complex near Chicago hits market as corporate demand wanes
        Q Center, remnant of Arthur Andersen, includes 1,043 rooms on 95 acres
        Sale
        Earnings
        Earnings
        Brands
        Whitbread outlines five-year plan, proposes selling £1.5 billion of freehold hotels
        Restaurant integrations to make Whitbread pure-play hotel firm
        Brands
        Earnings
        Earnings
        Finance
        MGM Resorts continues to face headwinds in Las Vegas while China profits outperform
        'All-inclusive' deal brings in new Sin City visitors
        Finance
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for May 1
        1. US national debt now exceeds GDP
        2. European bank holds interest rates steady
        3. Hyatt reports no change in high-end customer demand
        4. DHS funding approved ending partial shutdown
        5. Weekly jobless claims decrease in US
        Pebblebrook says after strong quarter it forecasts caution for year ahead
        REIT partly credits Super Bowl, LA fires recovery for first-quarter performance
        Brands
        As Iran war disrupts Middle East travel, Dubai hotels take opportunity to close and renovate
        Demand dip provides reprieve to reinvent older luxury hotels
        Brands
        Earnings
        Earnings
        Brands
        Hilton exceeds projections as hotels buoyed by 'broader demand growth' in first quarter
        Company raises full-year outlook, but Middle East disruption could hurt second quarter
        Brands
        Earnings
        Earnings
        Brands
        Hotel companies expected to report 'guarded optimism' during first-quarter earnings calls
        Analysts look for signs that March's momentum will continue
        Brands
        HNN Video
        HNN Video
        Brands
        LyvInn’s Bali on creating a hotel brand as tech-savvy as its young guests
        AI and tech employed sensibly make brands investor-friendly
        Brands
        Video
        Video
        Ownership
        Trinity expands its investment criteria for European hotels
        Company intrigued by Southern Europe but large deals are hard to find
        Ownership
        Earnings
        Earnings
        Brands
        Accor's Middle East hotel performance shows impact of war in Iran
        French hospitality company notes UAE schools have reopened and Middle East flights have increased
        Brands
        Analytics
        Delayed hotel bookings, tough draws define World Cup lead-up in Mexico and Canada
        Domestic travel will offset some headwinds
        Analytics
        Brands
        Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
        Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
        Brands
        International News
          United Kingdom
          KSL sells Scotland’s Cameron House for £100 million
          Hotel only third in Scotland to transact for more than nine figures
          United Kingdom
          Ireland
          Crowley to step down as CEO of Irish hotel firm Dalata
          Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
          Ireland
          United Kingdom
          Millemont Capital Partners buys two Crowne Plaza hotels near London
          Seller Meridian Leisure Hotels now exits the hotel sector
          United Kingdom
          Germany
          Primestar moves into top-end hotel segment with June Lux
          Berlin-based firm has four in-house hotels and 17 franchise properties
          Germany
          France
          Quartet takes over the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
          Morgan Stanley is already realizing the value of this institution, which it acquired in 2024
          France
          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
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