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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
European hoteliers find ESG goals, metrics hard to defineHaving a hotel be sustainable financially and environmentally comes with a host of challenges, especially in the luxury segment.
Hoteliers grateful for resilience, team dedication amid trying yearIn this episode of the CoStar News Hotels Podcast, CoStar Analyst Didio Pequeno shares the latest hotel performance climate and downgraded forecast while five hoteliers weigh in on what they are grateful for in a year marked by uncertainty.
Though debt markets improved, uncertainty holds back hotel buyersHotel real estate investment trust executives in recent earnings calls discuss the state of the current transaction market.
Virgin Hotels' search for new CEO is underwayVirgin Hotels Collection said James Bermingham has been replaced in an interim capacity by Chief Commercial Officer Joe Margison.
IHG opens world’s tallest hotelIHG Hotels & Resorts now resides over the world’s official tallest hotel, the 1,004-room Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, which rises 1,237 feet in height, beating the previous incumbent by 72 feet.
Emotions and memories guide luxury hotel designRenovating and positioning historic luxury hotels across Europe comes with a diverse set of challenges, including reining in capital expenditures and keeping ahead of what guests expect during their stays.
Caribbean hospitality performance stabilizes after post-pandemic surgeAt the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit, experts discussed trends, including softening occupancy and competition with cruise lines, in the region.
PPHE’s majority shareholders consider exit options from hotel groupPPHE Hotel Group confirmed that its principal shareholders are mulling exiting the company, although it added no active discussions have taken place.
Seattle boutique hotel receives regal renovation that nods to its historyThe MarQueen completed a major renovation ahead of a busy 2026 for the market that's a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hotel executives exude confidence in US travel demand despite headwindsU.S. consumer sentiment hit a three-year low in early November, but executives from public hotel companies expressed optimism that travel demand will stay consistent.
Hoteliers in the Baltics struggling to share Europe’s recent gainsWhile security fears associated with the Baltic region’s proximity to Russia have largely subsided, economic challenges stemming from rising operational costs and an excessive tax burden have come to the fore.
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Hotel supply continues to grow in France's ultra-luxury segment
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Operations
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
Operations
Operations
Combined portfolio tops more than 50 hotels
Operations
Sale
Mayor touts sale of the Hilton Union Square and Parc 55 as evidence of city’s comeback
Sale
Brands
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
Brands
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Headlines for Dec. 2
- Bank of England: US tech-firm valuations stretched to 'dot-com bubble' levels
- Accor promotes Lamouche to CEO, Europe, North Africa
- Head of UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility quits following budget leak
- Hotel shares rebound sharply in November, largely fall in year-on-year terms
- Trusted-traveler programs gain surge in use
Retail
State gaming board recommends all remaining projects
Retail
Opinions
Hotel renovation costs continue to climb
Opinions
Brands
Carefully sourced, managed data has a leading role to play in guests’ hotel journeys
Brands
Podcast
Analytics
Tell Me More podcast hosts unpack October's complex data
Analytics
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
Court filing outlines last-minute attempts for financing
Brands
Analytics
Tallest hotel opens in Dubai; Accor opens first Emblems Collection hotel; and more
Analytics
Opinions
Rate premium justifies capital investment in wellness infrastructure
Opinions
Brands
Regional experts say luxury is primed for growth
Brands
Design & Construction
Edinburgh development will comprise 560 beds
Design & Construction
Analytics
AAA projects same percentage of holiday flight demand as last year
Analytics
Hospitality
Deal demonstrates CMBS appetite for sector debt despite volatility
Hospitality
Operations
Owners, operators make 2026 plans based 'more on realism and not on hope'
Operations
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
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
In a podcast interview, PM Hotel Group's Paul Sacco said hotel owners are looking for transparency and leadership accessibility in an operator, among other important factors.
How a historic hotel bridges Amarillo’s past with its fast-changing future
Ahead of Route 66's centennial and amid the rise of nearby data centers, The Barfield Hotel in Amarillo, Texas, is poised to see a new era of tourism.
Blackstone closes deal to buy San Francisco's Four Seasons Hotel
The investment giant touted the city's hospitality comeback, fueled by the artificial intelligence sector.
The World Cup host markets that could see the biggest swings in hotel demand
Leisure destinations and smaller markets across the U.S., Canada and Mexico have the most points in their favor, a report finds.
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta describes personal, professional journey since joining hotel giant
The real estate investor turned brand leader oversaw the most profitable private equity deal in history.
Sonder's red flags: A history of net losses, late reports
A timeline of SEC filings and news releases tell Sonder Holdings' efforts to achieve profitability.
Featured
Opinions
Hotel supply continues to grow in France's ultra-luxury segment
Opinions
Operations
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
Operations
Operations
Combined portfolio tops more than 50 hotels
Operations
Sale
Mayor touts sale of the Hilton Union Square and Parc 55 as evidence of city’s comeback
Sale
Brands
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
Brands
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for Dec. 2
- Bank of England: US tech-firm valuations stretched to 'dot-com bubble' levels
- Accor promotes Lamouche to CEO, Europe, North Africa
- Head of UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility quits following budget leak
- Hotel shares rebound sharply in November, largely fall in year-on-year terms
- Trusted-traveler programs gain surge in use
Retail
State gaming board recommends all remaining projects
Retail
Opinions
Hotel renovation costs continue to climb
Opinions
Brands
Carefully sourced, managed data has a leading role to play in guests’ hotel journeys
Brands
Podcast
Analytics
Tell Me More podcast hosts unpack October's complex data
Analytics
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
Court filing outlines last-minute attempts for financing
Brands
Analytics
Tallest hotel opens in Dubai; Accor opens first Emblems Collection hotel; and more
Analytics
Opinions
Rate premium justifies capital investment in wellness infrastructure
Opinions
Brands
Regional experts say luxury is primed for growth
Brands
Design & Construction
Edinburgh development will comprise 560 beds
Design & Construction
Analytics
AAA projects same percentage of holiday flight demand as last year
Analytics
Hospitality
Deal demonstrates CMBS appetite for sector debt despite volatility
Hospitality
Operations
Owners, operators make 2026 plans based 'more on realism and not on hope'
Operations
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
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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