HOTEL NEWS
CoStar World News for Nov. 20World’s tallest hotel opens in Dubai; UK on track to lead European property recovery; Paris office complex could fetch top price
Though debt markets improved, uncertainty holds back hotel buyersHotel real estate investment trust executives in recent earnings calls discuss the state of the current transaction market.
IHG opens world’s tallest hotelIHG Hotels & Resorts now resides over the world’s official tallest hotel, the 1,004-room Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, which rises 1,237 feet in height, beating the previous incumbent by 72 feet.
Emotions and memories guide luxury hotel designRenovating and positioning historic luxury hotels across Europe comes with a diverse set of challenges, including reining in capital expenditures and keeping ahead of what guests expect during their stays.
Caribbean hospitality performance stabilizes after post-pandemic surgeAt the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit, experts discussed trends, including softening occupancy and competition with cruise lines, in the region.
PPHE’s majority shareholders consider exit options from hotel groupPPHE Hotel Group confirmed that its principal shareholders are mulling exiting the company, although it added no active discussions have taken place.
Seattle boutique hotel receives regal renovation that nods to its historyThe MarQueen completed a major renovation ahead of a busy 2026 for the market that's a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hotel executives exude confidence in US travel demand despite headwindsU.S. consumer sentiment hit a three-year low in early November, but executives from public hotel companies expressed optimism that travel demand will stay consistent.
Hoteliers in the Baltics struggling to share Europe’s recent gainsWhile security fears associated with the Baltic region’s proximity to Russia have largely subsided, economic challenges stemming from rising operational costs and an excessive tax burden have come to the fore.
CoStar World News for Nov. 13Joint venture takes Irish hotel group private; UK entrepreneur targets pickleball demand; French retail property owners resist Shein
With first Emblems Collection hotel, Accor has climbed 'the ladder'Accor CEO and Chairman Sébastien Bazin called the debut of the Emblems Collection hotel brand the latest step in the company's evolution from a midscale hotel company to one with expertise in luxury and lifestyle.
Delivering historic hotel experience requires constant upkeep, communication with ownershipDavidson Hospitality's Paul Eckert shares what its like managing 11 century-old properties.
Family travel budgets inch upward but parents prioritize valueNYU and the Family Travel Association's 2025 U.S Family Travel Survey called out the broad travel industry for needing to improve accommodations for children with special needs.
Marriott ends agreement with Sonder over defaultApartment-hotel brand company Sonder Holdings has faced financial troubles.
Sunstone CEO defends company's strategy against calls to sellTotal revenue per available room grew 2% in the third quarter throughout Sunstone Hotel Investors' portfolio.
DiamondRock holds off on hotel acquisitions but executives predict asset sales are likelyDiamondRock Hospitality Company, a hotel-focused real estate investment trust, hasn't made any deals yet but could sell a few hotels and resorts from its portfolio in the next 12-18 months, executives say.
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Headlines for Nov. 24
- US avoids recession despite $11 billion shutdown, says treasury secretary
- Hotel performance in October didn't worsen as expected
- FAA asks pilots to 'exercise caution' when flying over Venezuela
- Ashford Hospitality to offload three properties for nearly $70 million
- Death toll rises in Southeast Asia following heavy rains
Hospitality
Deal demonstrates CMBS appetite for sector debt despite volatility
Hospitality
Podcast
People
Next Gen in Lodging podcast features author's 'labor of love'
People
Opinions
England’s most famous street needs an overhaul
Opinions
Analytics
Key performance metrics decline in second week of November
Analytics
Podcast
Operations
Here's what the hospitality industry can give thanks for
Operations
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Opinions
Will sports fanaticism overcome international travelers' weariness of the US?
Opinions
Operations
Owners, operators make 2026 plans based 'more on realism and not on hope'
Operations
Brands
Hotel owners, operators and guests seek alignment on sustainable causes to prioritize
Brands
Finance
The hotel firm's majority owners continue to investigate investment options
Finance
Hospitality
Investment firm converts distressed assets into performing portfolio following 2022 acquisition
Hospitality
Opinions
Developers have more options today when it comes to financing
Opinions
People
Former CEO James Bermingham joined the company in 2021
People
Brands
Sale fits into REIT's disposition strategy to reduce debt
Brands
CMBS Notebook
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A weekly look at the commercial mortgage-backed securities business
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People
Employee benefits and tax attorney Lorie Maring explains why new law is more complicated than it sounds
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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International News
Ireland
Joint-venture bid by Pandox and Eiendomsspar finalizes and takes Irish hotel company private
Ireland
Germany
CEO claims company's two brands offer more efficient operating model, room for growth to investors
Germany
France
The group has sold a portfolio of five hotels in Buenos Aires and Mendoza
France
Turkey
January fire killed 78 hotel guests
Turkey
New Zealand
Deal is second largest hotel deal in New Zealand in 2025
New Zealand
Podcast
Singapore
Takeaways from HICAP and other market observations
Singapore
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China
China's growing interest in winter sports has spurred planning for more international vacations
China
United Kingdom
British company's hotel portfolio in Germany has shown some softness, though executives project profitability
United Kingdom
China
Deal is for 50 hotels in primary and secondary Chinese cities
China
Italy
US guests and global investors are flocking to Italy, driving competition for deals
Italy
Austria
Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
Austria
Spain
Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
Spain
Canada
'Buy Canadian' movement benefits hoteliers across the country
Canada
France
Head of LVMH pays €200 million for hotel near Monaco
France
Tell Me More podcast hosts unpack October's complex data in latest episode.
Luxury hotels risk losing 'soul' in rush to wow guests with personalization
As more hotels and brands enter the luxury segment, there is a growing concern that pursuing value might be in conflict with affluent guest desires for personalization during trips.
Caribbean all-inclusive resorts chase untapped US demand, group business
On a panel at the recent Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit, regional experts said luxury all-inclusive segment is primed for growth.
Public hotel companies diverge on outlook following mixed earnings results
Publicly traded hotel companies were mixed on whether they would increase or decrease their full-year 2025 outlook during third-quarter earnings calls.
A&O Hotels & Hostels CEO says there's room to grow in Europe
In a podcast, Oliver Winter spoke about the company's future that could include a luxury hostel brand.
Marriott alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety for more funding
In Sonder Holdings' bankruptcy case, Marriott International filed a relief motion that outlines the final communications with Sonder Holdings before the aparthotel company announced its plans to liquidate.
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5 things to know
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Headlines for Nov. 24
- US avoids recession despite $11 billion shutdown, says treasury secretary
- Hotel performance in October didn't worsen as expected
- FAA asks pilots to 'exercise caution' when flying over Venezuela
- Ashford Hospitality to offload three properties for nearly $70 million
- Death toll rises in Southeast Asia following heavy rains
Hospitality
Deal demonstrates CMBS appetite for sector debt despite volatility
Hospitality
Podcast
People
Next Gen in Lodging podcast features author's 'labor of love'
People
Opinions
England’s most famous street needs an overhaul
Opinions
Analytics
Key performance metrics decline in second week of November
Analytics
Podcast
Operations
Here's what the hospitality industry can give thanks for
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Opinions
Will sports fanaticism overcome international travelers' weariness of the US?
Opinions
Operations
Owners, operators make 2026 plans based 'more on realism and not on hope'
Operations
Brands
Hotel owners, operators and guests seek alignment on sustainable causes to prioritize
Brands
Finance
The hotel firm's majority owners continue to investigate investment options
Finance
Hospitality
Investment firm converts distressed assets into performing portfolio following 2022 acquisition
Hospitality
Opinions
Developers have more options today when it comes to financing
Opinions
People
Former CEO James Bermingham joined the company in 2021
People
Brands
Sale fits into REIT's disposition strategy to reduce debt
Brands
CMBS Notebook
Office
A weekly look at the commercial mortgage-backed securities business
Office
Podcast
People
Employee benefits and tax attorney Lorie Maring explains why new law is more complicated than it sounds
People
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Ireland
Joint-venture bid by Pandox and Eiendomsspar finalizes and takes Irish hotel company private
Ireland
Germany
CEO claims company's two brands offer more efficient operating model, room for growth to investors
Germany
France
The group has sold a portfolio of five hotels in Buenos Aires and Mendoza
France
Turkey
January fire killed 78 hotel guests
Turkey
New Zealand
Deal is second largest hotel deal in New Zealand in 2025
New Zealand
Podcast
Singapore
Takeaways from HICAP and other market observations
Singapore
Podcast
China
China's growing interest in winter sports has spurred planning for more international vacations
China
United Kingdom
British company's hotel portfolio in Germany has shown some softness, though executives project profitability
United Kingdom
China
Deal is for 50 hotels in primary and secondary Chinese cities
China
Italy
US guests and global investors are flocking to Italy, driving competition for deals
Italy
Austria
Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
Austria
Spain
Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
Spain
Canada
'Buy Canadian' movement benefits hoteliers across the country
Canada
France
Head of LVMH pays €200 million for hotel near Monaco
France
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