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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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Investor Bohopo seeks to build out network of boutique hotels across EuropeCyprus-based hotel firm Bohopo specializes in 20- to 50-room hotels across Europe that don't appeal to larger public-equity firms.New Hyatt hotel anchors restoration of London's famed OlympiaOne of London’s preeminent conference and entertainment spaces, Olympia, was looking tired and not fit for purpose, but a £1.3 billion makeover is creating a new leisure and hotels market.
Report: Hotels 'firing on all cylinders' to deliver guest satisfactionAccording to a study from JD Power, hotel brands are keeping up with guests' increasing expectations.
What the higher-for-longer interest rate era means for hotelsPeachtree Group Managing Principal and CEO Greg Friedman joins the "CoStar News Hotels Podcast" to explain the current financing environment for hospitality properties.
Alibad Capital to manage new fund in Saudi Arabia, develop two Marriott hotels in MedinaDespite fears that some Saudi Arabian Vision 2030 projects might get stalled due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, development continues, with one of the latest initiatives to be announced being a $393 million, two-hotel plan in Medina, Islam’s second holiest city.
Hoteliers need leadership, investment to use AI to their advantageAI is a huge opportunity for hoteliers, but in an industry that has been slow to adopt tech, the new landscape will require focused leadership and deep pockets.
The biggest US hotel deals from the first half of 2026Among the highest-priced closed and announced sales are the JW Marriott Marco Island property and Caesars Entertainment.
Hospitality experts confront 'cognitive offloading,' inauthentic messaging and other negative effects of AIA panel of experts weighed in on the biggest negative impacts of AI use in the hotel business.
World Cup and holiday travel fuel broad-based US hotel growthMore than one-third of U.S. hotel markets recorded double-digit RevPAR growth during the week of June 28 to July 4 as holiday travel and major events drove widespread performance gains.
Increasing costs put added pressure on hotel commercial leaders to prioritize profitabilityExperts share tips on pivoting to a profit-focused strategy.
Hoteliers should avoid the AI hype, integrate useful daily tools, tech exec saysThe best thing hoteliers can do is make sure their companies are prepared for AI-fueled cybersecurity threats, said Charlestowne Hotels Vice President of Technology Max Spangler.
How Rockbridge plans to grow its hospitality platform beyond hotelsThe Columbus, Ohio-based investment firm has been active in the independent, luxury-lifestyle segment.
Difficult development environment leads to drop in California hotel openingsWith the state pressuring cities to increase the availability of housing, investors see multifamily projects as a better route for returns.
Experts break down how hotel tech can stay ahead of guest desiresAccording to a panel of hotel technologists, the companies that tap into AI-powered personalization will win.
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Montage International acquires San Diego hotel for $147 million
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Europe, Latin America weighed on second-quarter results
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Debt options shape the deals, development environment
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CMBS lenders back Grand Hyatt with $270 million loan, signaling confidence in downtown hotels
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Booking windows remained short for the monthlong tournament
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Historic properties that still dot the 100-year-old Main Street of America
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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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New York, Seattle hotels shine in mid-July
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Significant outlook improvements could boost stocks
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At $150 million, the deal marks the lender's largest senior bridge loan yet
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'Next Gen in Lodging' guest says all hospitality brands have an opportunity
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Future of foreign travel in question with more mega events on the horizon
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Structured onboarding, clear career path among the improvements needed
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Kuala Lumpur, Penang stand out among Malaysia's hospitality markets.
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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
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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
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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
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Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
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Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
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Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
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 2026
Hold strategies, debt costs and interested capital among the drivers for sales.
Oyo parent Prism adds 40 hotels in UK ahead of IPO
Ahead of a planned initial public offering, Oyo parent Prism has expanded its Belvilla and Sunday Hotels brands across England and Wales.
World Cup created some unforeseen benefits for hoteliers across the US
The 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.
Costs still surging, but London hotel operators enjoy upside
To counter higher expenses, hoteliers focus on guest programming and providing value vis-à-vis average daily rate increases to maximize profitability.
Summer of sports in New York City encapsulates tailgate tourism trend
Fans seek experiences outside of bank-breaking game tickets, and the hospitality industry has been able to benefit.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Opinions
A focused strategy can lead to better guest utilization of spa and gym spaces
Opinions
Ownership
Montage International acquires San Diego hotel for $147 million
Ownership
Earnings
Brands
Europe, Latin America weighed on second-quarter results
Brands
Finance
Debt options shape the deals, development environment
Finance
Hospitality
CMBS lenders back Grand Hyatt with $270 million loan, signaling confidence in downtown hotels
Hospitality
5 things to know
5 things to know
Podcast
Analytics
Booking windows remained short for the monthlong tournament
Analytics
Design & Construction
Historic properties that still dot the 100-year-old Main Street of America
Design & Construction
Finance
The hotel industry giant has reached an agreement with the consortium formed by Blackstone and Colony IM for up to €975 million
Finance
Analytics
New York, Seattle hotels shine in mid-July
Analytics
Earnings
Brands
Significant outlook improvements could boost stocks
Brands
Ownership
At $150 million, the deal marks the lender's largest senior bridge loan yet
Ownership
Podcast
Technology
'Next Gen in Lodging' guest says all hospitality brands have an opportunity
Technology
Analytics
Future of foreign travel in question with more mega events on the horizon
Analytics
Opinions
Structured onboarding, clear career path among the improvements needed
Opinions
Analytics
Kuala Lumpur, Penang stand out among Malaysia's hospitality markets.
Analytics
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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