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CoStar World News for April 9Developers plan Ethiopia hotel expansion; JLL picks location for London West End hub; French property investment drops
Vietnam continues evolution as a destination for global travelersVietnam's improving infrastructure is leading to better conditions to grow travel demand.
How this Los Angeles hotel owner preps its properties for the 2028 OlympicsAGA Essentials Group's boutique hotels are renovating and rebranding ahead of an expected rush of global visitors.
Hotel investors remain interested in Europe but seek operational improvementsExperts say Mediterranean resort markets are still viewed as safe for hotel investment.
World Cup presents opportunity for US to showcase itself to the world, hoteliers sayIf the World Cup goes swimmingly in the U.S., it could serve as a turning point for international inbound travel to the country.
Conversion activity drives growth opportunities for IHG in AmericasMark Sergot, recently appointed chief development officer, Americas, said IHG Hotels & Resorts is "on the move."
Hilton CEO's optimistic outlook driven by upcoming 'sea change' of business opportunityChris Nassetta says hospitality will see a shift in the coming years.
Tourism executives want government to play a larger role in ease of travelRadisson Hotel Group's Federico González Tejera says no one takes responsibility for the lack of seamless travel.
Hoteliers say brands, operators need to be 'relentless' in every part of the businessAmid macroeconomic headwinds, the hospitality industry needs to be investable and everyone should view the business through the ownership lens.
CoStar World News for April 2Texas firm backs Saudi hotel expansion; UK healthcare properties poised for more deals; Goldman boosts French housing investment
Marriott to add luxury wellness offerings with Lefay joint ventureThe Lefay portfolio includes two resorts in Italy with another three on the way.
Concord Hospitality renews commitment to extended-stay segmentHelene Okabe, senior vice president of business development at Concord, spoke about how cost pressures have affected the company's business.
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EDSA's Pete Dunne says tech will bridge gap between speed, cost
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Caotree pays $39 million for 140-room hospitality property
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Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key disappears in cloud of dust and rubble
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Nomadic, resettled workers bringing life to once flourishing towns
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Developers must focus on more than aesthetics to win brand loyalists
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Week leading up to Easter Sunday typically yields low hotel demand
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Developer 'looking for that edge' amid tough build environment
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Realberry, Proper Hospitality plan revival of historic casino resort with modern financing tool
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Proximity to campuses most important consideration
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New owner to immediately add four hotels
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The Greenbrier now owned under the Omni Hotels & Resorts umbrella
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Big Apple among the hardest markets to build in but the best to buy, experts say
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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Greece
New owner to immediately add four hotels
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Vietnam
Experts point to improving infrastructure
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Australia
Hotel demand is growing outside of Australia's major cities
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Ethiopia
Dubai-based management firm makes its debut in Africa
Ethiopia
France
Blackstone is set to acquire a stake in the company
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Iran
Saudi Arabia is faring better than United Arab Emirates
Iran
Hong Kong
Buyer to spend circa $60 million repositioning the Regal Oriental
Hong Kong
Vietnam
Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
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Iran
Insiders project two-month conflict and nine-month tail
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India
Leela’s parent company, Schloss Bangalore, went public in 2025
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Spain
Madrid real estate investment trust values the deal at €300 million
Spain
In an exclusive interview, Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos discussed the growth possibilities for his 23-hotel brand now that it's signed a franchise agreement with Hilton.
European hoteliers navigate tricky geopolitical, economic landscape
War in the Middle East and soaring energy costs complicate an otherwise strong outlook for the European hotel industry.
Hotel owners, operators size up investment shifts in Nordics
The traditionally difficult-to-enter Nordics market is opening up to new capital sources, hotel business models and repositioning opportunities, especially to the luxury segment.
Upscale, extended-stay growth boosts Wyndham's full portfolio, chief development officer says
David Wilner describes the hospitality company's evolving strategy and what its customers are seeking.
Artificial intelligence technology is 'only going to get better,' hotel experts say
Experts say AI-driven hotel search is still more of an opportunity than a reality.
Royal Orchid signs master franchise agreement to open 125 Hampton by Hiltons in India
Hilton and Royal Orchid Hotels have signed a master-franchise agreement for Royal Orchid division Regenta Hotels & Resorts to open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels across India to help satisfy growing Indian middle-class hotel demand.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Ownership
Deal marks Manchester-based company's first journey into hotel operations
Ownership
Analytics
Continent's gateway markets and capital cities saw significant declines
Analytics
Opinions
Find out why your hotel isn't showing up in AI search results and how to fix it
Opinions
Video
Design & Construction
EDSA's Pete Dunne says tech will bridge gap between speed, cost
Design & Construction
Brands
The 170-year-old hotel to host America 250, World Cup guests
Brands
5 things to know
5 things to know
Sale
Caotree pays $39 million for 140-room hospitality property
Sale
Multifamily
Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key disappears in cloud of dust and rubble
Multifamily
Opinions
Nomadic, resettled workers bringing life to once flourishing towns
Opinions
Multifamily
Developers must focus on more than aesthetics to win brand loyalists
Multifamily
Analytics
Week leading up to Easter Sunday typically yields low hotel demand
Analytics
Video
Ownership
Developer 'looking for that edge' amid tough build environment
Ownership
Hospitality
Realberry, Proper Hospitality plan revival of historic casino resort with modern financing tool
Hospitality
Video
People
Proximity to campuses most important consideration
People
Brands
New owner to immediately add four hotels
Brands
Finance
The Greenbrier now owned under the Omni Hotels & Resorts umbrella
Finance
Operations
Big Apple among the hardest markets to build in but the best to buy, experts say
Operations
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Greece
New owner to immediately add four hotels
Greece
Podcast
Vietnam
Experts point to improving infrastructure
Vietnam
Australia
Hotel demand is growing outside of Australia's major cities
Australia
Ethiopia
Dubai-based management firm makes its debut in Africa
Ethiopia
France
Blackstone is set to acquire a stake in the company
France
Iran
Saudi Arabia is faring better than United Arab Emirates
Iran
Hong Kong
Buyer to spend circa $60 million repositioning the Regal Oriental
Hong Kong
Vietnam
Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
Vietnam
Iran
Insiders project two-month conflict and nine-month tail
Iran
India
Leela’s parent company, Schloss Bangalore, went public in 2025
India
Spain
Madrid real estate investment trust values the deal at €300 million
Spain
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