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He grew up visiting New York’s landmarks. Now he runs one.Delfin Ortiz hopes to turn the world’s most famous New Year's Eve address into an everyday destination.
Expedia Group continues B2B growth, acquires AI platformsOnline travel agency Expedia Group achieved a 6% increase in booked room nights in the second quarter.
Hotel development in India booms as access to smaller cities growsIndian 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.
The good and bad of China's travel outlookAnalysts are increasingly worried over domestic travel weakness in China the world's second most populous country.
Distress helps drive California hotels deals pace in first half of yearThe 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 marketVilla owners will have the opportunity to enter the property's rental program and offer guests nightly stays.
Marriott raises full-year outlook on outperformance, hotel demand expectationsCEO Tony Capuano said the company is in ongoing discussions with hotel owners upset about reimbursements related to the Bonvoy loyalty program.
The US hotels deals market is getting more competitive, DiamondRock CEO saysThe Bethesda, Maryland-based hotel real estate investment trust has noticed a more competitive bidding process for hotel and resort acquisitions, namely from private-equity capital.
Hyatt sees second quarter buoyed by high-end guestsCEO Mark Hoplamazian said he expects a busy rest of the year for rooms growth.
Major events, strong travel demand gave Pebblebrook pricing confidence in second quarterThe hotel REIT's resorts portfolio and San Francisco hotels drove big results.
Robust Accor half-year hotel performance dampened by continued Middle East declinesAccor's global portfolio is nearing 7,500 hotels including its development pipeline as of the first half of the year.
Events, convention-related demand drive record results for MGM Resorts in second quarterMGM Resorts International's board of directors formed a special committee to evaluate the acquisition bid from Barry Diller and his company, People Inc.
Brands seek scale in all-inclusive resorts while building loyalty with frequent guestsHoteliers aim to give potential all-inclusive resort guests options for their stays.
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Slowdown comes during dispute over citywide video gambling terminals
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More guests are taking GLP-1 medications, so hotel menus must adapt
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Number of US households earning combined income of $200,000 or more is increasing
Operations
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REIT completed the conversion of Renaissance Pittsburgh to Marriott's Autograph Collection
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Baird Hotel Stock Index down 1.5% in July
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Reliance moves ahead on 35-storey project near Robson Square
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Opinions
These specific steps will help hoteliers prepare a better 2027 budget
Opinions
Earnings
Brands
Hotel brand company increased its full-year 2026 outlook across several metrics
Brands
Earnings
Ownership
Hyatt renovation program nearly complete while Marriott projects are underway
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$1.38 billion deal includes JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton hotels
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Earnings
Ownership
REIT completed the conversion of Renaissance Pittsburgh to Marriott's Autograph Collection
Ownership
Ownership
Historic building on Gran Vía opened in 1945 as the Hotel Rex
Ownership
Sale
Blackstone deal gives hospitality REIT fresh capital for share repurchases, investments
Sale
Earnings
Ownership
Business, group travel see rebound for summer
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Finance
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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International News
India
Indian hoteliers beginning to fully embrace asset-light model
India
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China
Analysts worry over domestic travel weakness
China
India
The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
India
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
The U.S. hotel industry can expect a "low, slow growth environment" for next year.
US hotels are 'smooth sailing' into 2027
Co-hosts of the "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" recorded a special episode at the 2026 Hotel Data Conference, highlighting a few surprises and takeaways gleaned from the annual event.
IHG's global hotel growth overcomes weakness in Middle East in first half of year
Executives at IHG Hotels & Resorts cited strong network growth and business fundamentals improving globally as reasons for near-term optimism.
Better guest experience can start with watching the data
Experts from outside the hotel industry say data informs customer-focused thinking.
2026 is the year of hotel rate growth, and the World Cup is only part of the story
Inflation remains a problem for consumers, but they continue to prioritize leisure trips over other spending.
Key reopening, non-core hotel sales help Park reshape portfolio in second quarter
The hotel REIT reported 7.1% revenue per available room growth for core assets in the quarter, excluding the only recently reopened Royal Palm South Beach Miami.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Development
Slowdown comes during dispute over citywide video gambling terminals
Development
Opinions
More guests are taking GLP-1 medications, so hotel menus must adapt
Opinions
Operations
Number of US households earning combined income of $200,000 or more is increasing
Operations
Earnings
Ownership
REIT completed the conversion of Renaissance Pittsburgh to Marriott's Autograph Collection
Ownership
5 things to know
5 things to know
Earnings
Brands
Baird Hotel Stock Index down 1.5% in July
Brands
Multifamily
Reliance moves ahead on 35-storey project near Robson Square
Multifamily
Opinions
These specific steps will help hoteliers prepare a better 2027 budget
Opinions
Earnings
Brands
Hotel brand company increased its full-year 2026 outlook across several metrics
Brands
Earnings
Ownership
Hyatt renovation program nearly complete while Marriott projects are underway
Ownership
Ownership
$1.38 billion deal includes JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton hotels
Ownership
Earnings
Ownership
REIT completed the conversion of Renaissance Pittsburgh to Marriott's Autograph Collection
Ownership
Ownership
Historic building on Gran Vía opened in 1945 as the Hotel Rex
Ownership
Sale
Blackstone deal gives hospitality REIT fresh capital for share repurchases, investments
Sale
Earnings
Ownership
Business, group travel see rebound for summer
Ownership
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
India
Indian hoteliers beginning to fully embrace asset-light model
India
Podcast
China
Analysts worry over domestic travel weakness
China
India
The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
India
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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