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CoStar World News for May 21Swedish hotel development puts focus on music; UK housing agency picks advisory firms; French real estate fund investment rebounds
With Stephen Colbert signing off, the cathedral of late night awaits its next actNew York’s Ed Sullivan Theater faces an uncertain future bound by its landmark status.
Middle East tensions dent but do not erode North Africa hotel bookingsThe fundamentals in the region are holding despite headwinds from the Middle East.
Atrium Ljungberg plans Stockholm hotel, venues to help further launch Swedish musicDeveloper Atrium Ljungberg is designing a hotel and several music venues to revitalize the Slakthusområdet district of Stockholm.
CoStar World News for May 14Saudi hoteliers all-in despite projects pullback; UK commercial lending hits 10-year high; Blackstone closes major French industrial deal
Hotel execs prepare for evolution of booking journey with rise of AIDuring an executive panel at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit CALA, GHL Hoteles CEO Andrés Fajardo said "We all have to be ready" for the significant changes to come.
March momentum, forward-booking pace drive public hotel companies to raise outlooksBoth real estate investment trusts and hotel brand companies increased their expectations for growth this year on their first-quarter earnings calls.
India’s stock exchanges for smaller businesses are a growing avenue to raise capitalHoteliers are looking to India’s small and medium enterprise-oriented stock exchanges as prime routes to raising capital and as a stepping stone to eventually list on the country’s principal bourses.
How brands view development opportunities in current economic environment"Next Gen in Lodging" co-host Omari Head speaks to Gabrielle Johnson, manager of development planning and feasibility at Marriott International, on the latest episode of the podcast.
The Beatles immersive experience to open at site of last live performanceThe band's famous business, Apple Corps, said yeah yeah yeah to moving its HQ back to building.
Concerts and sporting events put April hotel performance in the spotlightEvents helped April hotel performance finish strong. The week ending May 2 was the fourth consecutive week of revenue per available room growth.
Expedia Group has 'best first quarter start' in three yearsThe travel booking platform company is seeing an increasing volume of business come in through artificial intelligence-related channels.
Owners refinance Diplomat Beach Resort as hotel's conversion to Signia brand nears completionThe conversion of the resort to the Signia by Hilton brand is expected to be complete this year.
IHG posts first-quarter global growth at start of 80th anniversaryDespite wobbles in the Middle East during its first-quarter 2026 trading, IHG Hotels & Resorts' executives touted global wealth gains, strong business fundamentals, and gross domestic product and wage gains, notably in the U.S.
CoStar World News for May 7Japan deals with drop in Chinese tourists; UK landlord exodus deemed overstated after rent reforms; Hines targets French investments in European push
Saudi Arabia is scaling back some lofty development plans, but hotel investors remain all-inHoteliers are saying that long-term confidence from all stakeholders will see Saudi Arabia, CGG countries and the wider region continue to thrive.
Higher demand for all hotel segments leads Marriott to raise its outlookThe hotel company upgraded its outlook for 2026 revenue per available room growth based on outperformance in the first quarter, but the Middle East remains a region to keep an eye on.
How Japan is overcoming its drop in Chinese travelersExperts say the lost demand from China is being replaced by travelers from various international markets.
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Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
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The move makes the investor Meliá’s second-largest shareholder
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Listing on NSE Emerge and BSE SME are stepping stones to full stock exchange listing
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Hoteliers take long view on the kingdom, despite pressures from war in Iran
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Hotel only third in Scotland to transact for more than nine figures
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Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
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Seller Meridian Leisure Hotels now exits the hotel sector
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Berlin-based firm has four in-house hotels and 17 franchise properties
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Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
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The process could vary based on vendor, said BenjaminWest President Alan Benjamin.
Unclear service charges for guests open hotels to legal liabilities, experts say
Providing more transparency over where the fee goes can help prevent legal action.
Driftwood Capital targets key Caribbean, Latin American markets for strategic luxury growth
The hotel real estate investment firm targets adaptive reuse and repositioning projects as ways to grow its portfolio.
Hotel executives take bullish outlook on World Cup as uncertainty persists
Optimism is pinned on demand picking up closer to the start of the monthlong tournament.
European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting. Geopolitical tensions could drive up costs without undermining the region’s overall appeal.
Hotel legal experts say investors must ensure they know all the details of a deal
Hotel investors working through a deal who don't work with legal counsel to understand the terms in a contract may find themselves in an unfavorable position later on.
Featured
5 things to know
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Opinions
Hotel investors want to see a runway to future growth
Opinions
Exclusive
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Hospitality
The Blackstone played a key role in Warren G. Harding’s presidential nomination in 1920
Hospitality
Operations
Legal experts urge hoteliers to know employee rights, caution compliance
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Ownership
VICI Properties acquires portfolio of seven Las Vegas-area properties for $1.16 billion
Ownership
Brands
Higher costs, global conflicts redirecting travel demand
Brands
Finance
The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
Finance
Analytics
Annual Todo Mundo no Rio show pushes rates, revenues up
Analytics
Opinions
Valencia fines holidaymakers for selfishness
Opinions
Podcast
Analytics
Flexibility, intimacy drive demand as hoteliers push rate
Analytics
Operations
Local flavor is key in standalone restaurants
Operations
Analytics
Miami, Chicago and small markets drove an increase in revenue per available room
Analytics
Operations
City councils are the new front line of organization's efforts
Operations
Interview
Jean-Jacques Morin of Accor France talks to Business Immo
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Sweden
Redevelopment of Slakthusområdet district one of Scandinavia’s major projects
Sweden
Nigeria
Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
Nigeria
Spain
The move makes the investor Meliá’s second-largest shareholder
Spain
India
Listing on NSE Emerge and BSE SME are stepping stones to full stock exchange listing
India
Saudi Arabia
Hoteliers take long view on the kingdom, despite pressures from war in Iran
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Hotel only third in Scotland to transact for more than nine figures
United Kingdom
Ireland
Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
Ireland
United Kingdom
Seller Meridian Leisure Hotels now exits the hotel sector
United Kingdom
Germany
Berlin-based firm has four in-house hotels and 17 franchise properties
Germany
France
Morgan Stanley is already realizing the value of this institution, which it acquired in 2024
France
Italy
Invest will continue to manage the 21-year-long leases
Italy
Finland
Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
Finland
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
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