HOTEL NEWS
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.
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.
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.
CoStar World News for Jan. 15New Australian airport has sparse hotel offerings; JLL predicts 2026 investment spike for UK; Accord sets stage for Paris tower renovation
Ashford extends nearly $724 million loan as it weighs optionsThe hospitality REIT suspends paying dividends to shareholders as it seeks to preserve liquidity as it considers the future.
Premier Inn executives enthusiastic about demand growth, cost decreasesFor Whitbread PLC and its Premier Inn brand, priorities include continued cost savings and plans to sell more hotels this year.
LondonMetric spends £89 million on 9 UK Premier InnsReal-estate investment firm LondonMetric is now Whitbread PLC's fourth-largest occupier.
Hoteliers concerned over lack of accommodations around soon-to-open Sydney international airportSydney’s second international airport, due to be completed by the end of 2026, is a massive $5.3 billion infrastructure project, but developers are holding back on committing to new hotels. So far, none have materialized, and none are planned.
UK hotel transactions set up for 'good year' in 2026 but macroeconomic environment tempers excitementDomestic and international investors continue to target hotels in the United Kingdom and Ireland, but joy in 2026 could easily be eroded by global and macroeconomic policy, trends and noise.
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Demand boosts hotels in New York City, San Francisco
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Finance
Hybrid-hotel to start construction soon and open in the second half of 2028
Finance
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As the ALIS conference kicks off, we can pick a theme for the year
Opinions
Podcast
Operations
Hoteliers hope for more clarity in new year
Operations
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Opinions
A deal like Marriott-Starwood won't happen again, at least in the near term
Opinions
Brands
Firm blames cost-of-living challenges, increased costs
Brands
Operations
Wage growth, talent pool both seen as making marginal improvements
Operations
Ownership
Investment firm expands its extended-stay footprint
Ownership
Brands
Soft brand focuses on popularity of 'apartment-style hospitality'
Brands
Operations
Year will be marked by 'competition and stress,' Deloitte says
Operations
Opinions
Lessons to learn from Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers
Opinions
CoStar Insight
Hospitality
At the same time, more Americans went abroad than ever before
Hospitality
Brands
Deal adds 12 properties, nearly 1,000 units to portfolio
Brands
Podcast
Operations
New minimum wage increases, Labor Department policy among issues hoteliers must monitor
Operations
Design & Construction
High cost of construction labor, materials an obstacle
Design & Construction
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
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
Germany
InterGlobe will reposition more of its K+K Hotels’ assets to lifestyle brand Miiro
Germany
United Kingdom
Hotel management group sees potential deals across European continent
United Kingdom
Curacao
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
Curacao
United Kingdom
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
United Kingdom
Japan
Real estate investment trusts lead domestic players
Japan
France
L Catterton has positioned itself to acquire hotel that closed in 2020
France
Hospitality tech experts point to continued advancement and adoption of new tools but hope for more development of internal operational and forecasting programs.
Wall Street analysts expect 2026 to be 'less bad' for hotel companies
More favorable year-over-year comparisons were described as a major tailwind.
Owner optimism on hotel acquisitions continues in Europe, but there will be more focus on costs
Owners 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.
Wyndham adds Choctaw Casinos & Resorts to upscale, lifestyle portfolios
The agreement will add four properties with nearly 2,000 rooms.
Timing of holidays a gift for hoteliers this year
Weekend holidays translate into stronger leisure demand and more time for business travel.
Hotel guests can expect 'wild wellness,' personalized health trends in 2026
SCP Hotels co-founders Ken and Pam Cruse share why they priorities nature-led hospitality — and how other hoteliers should do the same this year.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Analytics
Demand boosts hotels in New York City, San Francisco
Analytics
Finance
Hybrid-hotel to start construction soon and open in the second half of 2028
Finance
Opinions
As the ALIS conference kicks off, we can pick a theme for the year
Opinions
Podcast
Operations
Hoteliers hope for more clarity in new year
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Opinions
A deal like Marriott-Starwood won't happen again, at least in the near term
Opinions
Brands
Firm blames cost-of-living challenges, increased costs
Brands
Operations
Wage growth, talent pool both seen as making marginal improvements
Operations
Ownership
Investment firm expands its extended-stay footprint
Ownership
Brands
Soft brand focuses on popularity of 'apartment-style hospitality'
Brands
Operations
Year will be marked by 'competition and stress,' Deloitte says
Operations
Opinions
Lessons to learn from Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers
Opinions
CoStar Insight
Hospitality
At the same time, more Americans went abroad than ever before
Hospitality
Brands
Deal adds 12 properties, nearly 1,000 units to portfolio
Brands
Podcast
Operations
New minimum wage increases, Labor Department policy among issues hoteliers must monitor
Operations
Design & Construction
High cost of construction labor, materials an obstacle
Design & Construction
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
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
Germany
InterGlobe will reposition more of its K+K Hotels’ assets to lifestyle brand Miiro
Germany
United Kingdom
Hotel management group sees potential deals across European continent
United Kingdom
Curacao
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
Curacao
United Kingdom
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
United Kingdom
Japan
Real estate investment trusts lead domestic players
Japan
France
L Catterton has positioned itself to acquire hotel that closed in 2020
France
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