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Hotel executives champion events impact on 2026 performance while monitoring global headwindsThe war in the Middle East is affecting hotel demand in the region.
Sydney hotel supply squeeze sparks shift to conversions, capital-light modelsSydney, Australia, is on a roll thanks to sound economic fundamentals and a lack of supply, but hoteliers state it will need to fill in those supply gaps to satisfy demand from international guests, major events and a strong corporate base.
Toby Harris finds his mark in bringing British darts to AmericaThe CEO of State of Play Hospitality is looking toward a long-awaited New York opening and the road to more than 50 locations.
US guests want value and experiences but have more purpose and barriersHoteliers say the key to winning over guests is to drive value and experiences coupled with flexibility.
US hotels are 'smooth sailing' into 2027Co-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 yearExecutives 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 dataExperts from outside the hotel industry say data informs customer-focused thinking.
Ryman to buy 1,592-key Grande Lakes Orlando Resort from Trinity joint ventureThe $1.38 billion price tag includes two hotels, a JW Marriott and a Ritz-Carlton
2026 is the year of hotel rate growth, and the World Cup is only part of the storyInflation 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 quarterThe 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.
Acceleration of business travel, urban leisure demand drives RLJ to boost outlookThe REIT completed the conversion of its Renaissance Pittsburgh to Marriott's Autograph Collection in the second quarter.
Hoteliers confident in stable US demand trends despite persistent cost increasesCoStar News Hotels recaps the Hotel Data Conference with takeaways from the event.
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Investors more selective as daily rates, development costs soar
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Guests slowly move north to cooler parts of continent
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The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
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Project has total investment of $393 million, includes 295 branded residential units
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High borrowing costs and construction delays stymie growth of hospitality sector
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Deal is one of the largest single freehold hotel transactions in Australian history
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The level of travel intent is greater among sports events and professional conferences than a concert.
Integrating guest review data can drive better hotel operations, commercial strategy
Providing hotel guests with consistency and transparency can prevent negative experiences on property.
Hoteliers seek strategies to increase visibility to travelers on AI platforms
Artificial intelligence tools have redefined internet search and the hotel booking journey, and a recent panel of experts dissected what hoteliers need to do to keep their properties visible in AI-generated responses.
Business travel brings hope to Hawaii, PM Hotel Group exec says
The island state continues to see lower visitation from Japanese travelers due to a depressed yen.
Virgin's far-flung, ultra-luxury resorts stand out among its larger portfolio
The boutique, experience-focused Virgin Limited Edition is outperforming the company's larger hotel portfolio, Jeff Borman said.
Hoteliers can future-proof distribution if they break down silos, lean into data
As booking channel volume grows, hotel pricing decisionmakers need the right information.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Operations
Critics of current system say calculation criteria penalizes hotels
Operations
Opinions
Also, globally, births are down but net migration is up
Opinions
Revenue Management
Hotels at all levels can capitalize better on guest intent
Revenue Management
Analytics
San Diego hotels lead the way among top markets
Analytics
5 things to know
5 things to know
Earnings
Ownership
Better fundamentals and competitive debt environment give buyers confidence
Ownership
Video
Operations
How Parks Hospitality plans to grow business
Operations
Operations
Experts say getting creative with data is key to cracking the code
Operations
Access Point Financial, TMGOC provided $120 million in bridge loan, preferred equity investment
Analytics
Influence on hotel occupancy, revenue varies across markets and with competing events
Analytics
Ownership
Company expects to be more aggressive chasing opportunities, chief investment officer says
Ownership
Analytics
World Cup among drivers of stronger pricing power
Analytics
Earnings
Brands
Company's portfolio predominantly in China as development pipeline stretches to 3,000 properties
Brands
Analytics
Demand growth expected to be 'low, slow'
Analytics
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Australia
Investors more selective as daily rates, development costs soar
Australia
Latvia
Guests slowly move north to cooler parts of continent
Latvia
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
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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