HOTEL NEWS
Summit Hotels CEO: Second-quarter success about 'more than the World Cup'Both business and group travel saw a rebound before and after the summer mega event
Hilton sees strong underlying performance amid macroeconomic 'noise'Hilton's revenue per available room increased 3.9% year-over-year in the second quarter.
Optimism for hotel deals builds for second half of 2026Hold strategies, debt costs and interested capital among the drivers for sales.
Costs still surging, but London hotel operators enjoy upsideTo counter higher expenses, hoteliers focus on guest programming and providing value vis-à-vis average daily rate increases to maximize profitability.
World Cup created some unforeseen benefits for hoteliers across the USThe latest episode of "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" brought some unforeseen surprises to light surrounding this summer's hotel performance around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Summer of sports in New York City encapsulates tailgate tourism trendFans seek experiences outside of bank-breaking game tickets, and the hospitality industry has been able to benefit.
Wyndham execs express optimism for full year despite international weaknessEurope and Latin America weighed down the global hotel company's second-quarter results.
Postgame report: World Cup hotel performance surprises and implications for future mega eventsBooking windows remained short for the global event.
Analysts wait to see how optimistic hotel companies will be following strong first half of 2026Significant outlook improvements could boost stocks for publicly traded hotel brands and real estate investment trusts.
Route 66 motels offer retro stays along the Mother RoadThese historic properties still dot the 100-year-old Main Street of America.
Hoteliers wrestle with hurdles to international inbound demand following World CupThe future of foreign travel to the U.S. is in question with more mega events on the horizon.
Checking the replay: World Cup host markets look at tournament's wins, losses for hotelsLocal reporting on the tourism impact of the sporting event shows variance in performance from city to city.
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CEO says brand company in ongoing discussion with owners upset over loyalty reimbursements
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Hotel REIT is seeing stronger bids from private equity and may still be a net seller in 2026
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Return to profitability drives firm's reinvestment in its portfolio
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While the new tech might help hotel salespeople respond quicker, their pitches might not stand out
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CEO Mark Hoplamazian expects busy rest of the year for rooms growth
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Resorts portfolio and San Francisco hotels drove big results
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Don’t automate away the training ground where hospitality leaders are supposed to learn the business
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Accor’s hotel count nearing 7,500 including development pipeline
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Special committee evaluating acquisition bid from People Inc.
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Hoteliers aim to give travelers options
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Company acquired the hotel’s operations in 2022 from Archer and GIV
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Gettys Group CEO discusses how hotel brands are changing
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Chicago, Philadelphia hotels thrive as New York gets boost from tournament final
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The hotel industry giant has reached an agreement with the consortium formed by Blackstone and Colony IM for up to €975 million
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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Spain
Sites had been acquired in 2023 on behalf of Adia
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Saudi Arabia
Project has total investment of $393 million, includes 295 branded residential units
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
By hotel count, Vietnam is Accor’s third-largest market in Asia
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Russia
High borrowing costs and construction delays stymie growth of hospitality sector
Russia
Australia
Deal is one of the largest single freehold hotel transactions in Australian history
Australia
Sweden
New debt capacity allows for expansion, including taking over Dalata operations
Sweden
Spain
Grape Hospitality continues management of three Spanish properties involved in deal
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India
Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
India
Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
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Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
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United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
The hotel brand company increased its full-year 2026 outlook across several metrics.
Expedia Group continues B2B growth, acquires AI platforms
Online travel agency Expedia Group achieved a 6% increase in booked room nights in the second quarter.
The good and bad of China's travel outlook
Analysts are increasingly worried over domestic travel weakness in China the world's second most populous country.
Hotel development in India booms as access to smaller cities grows
Indian development of infrastructure and connectivity, notably in secondary and tertiary cities, is sparking aggressive growth push from the branded hotel sector as companies take advantage of an undersupplied space.
Distress helps drive California hotels deals pace in first half of year
The relative higher cost of debt combined with lower property valuations is expected to keep the hotel deals rolling in 2026.
After missed opportunity, Mast Capital buys Islands of Islamorada Resort in favored Keys market
Villa owners will have the opportunity to enter the property's rental program and offer guests nightly stays.
Featured
5 things to know
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Headlines for Aug. 6
Brands
The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
Brands
Opinions
Hoteliers should be mindful of their digital presence
Opinions
Earnings
Brands
CEO says brand company in ongoing discussion with owners upset over loyalty reimbursements
Brands
Ownership
Hotel REIT is seeing stronger bids from private equity and may still be a net seller in 2026
Ownership
Brands
Return to profitability drives firm's reinvestment in its portfolio
Brands
5 things to know
5 things to know
Opinions
While the new tech might help hotel salespeople respond quicker, their pitches might not stand out
Opinions
Earnings
Brands
CEO Mark Hoplamazian expects busy rest of the year for rooms growth
Brands
Earnings
Ownership
Resorts portfolio and San Francisco hotels drove big results
Ownership
Opinions
Don’t automate away the training ground where hospitality leaders are supposed to learn the business
Opinions
Earnings
Brands
Accor’s hotel count nearing 7,500 including development pipeline
Brands
Earnings
Brands
Special committee evaluating acquisition bid from People Inc.
Brands
Analytics
Hoteliers aim to give travelers options
Analytics
Finance
Company acquired the hotel’s operations in 2022 from Archer and GIV
Finance
Podcast
Brands
Gettys Group CEO discusses how hotel brands are changing
Brands
Analytics
Chicago, Philadelphia hotels thrive as New York gets boost from tournament final
Analytics
Finance
The hotel industry giant has reached an agreement with the consortium formed by Blackstone and Colony IM for up to €975 million
Finance
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Spain
Sites had been acquired in 2023 on behalf of Adia
Spain
Saudi Arabia
Project has total investment of $393 million, includes 295 branded residential units
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
By hotel count, Vietnam is Accor’s third-largest market in Asia
Vietnam
Russia
High borrowing costs and construction delays stymie growth of hospitality sector
Russia
Australia
Deal is one of the largest single freehold hotel transactions in Australian history
Australia
Sweden
New debt capacity allows for expansion, including taking over Dalata operations
Sweden
Spain
Grape Hospitality continues management of three Spanish properties involved in deal
Spain
India
Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
India
Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
Podcast
Saudi Arabia
Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
Saudi Arabia
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
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