HOTEL NEWS
CoStar World News for March 26Vietnam-based hotelier gets new owner; Landsec hoists for-sale sign at famous London site; Venture targets French luxury hotel business
European hoteliers remain hopeful on deals despite uncertaintyEditors recap the second day of the International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA from Berlin.
Hotel CEO warns of leadership gap as AI reshapes industryHospitality America is eyeing acquisitions to fuel its next phase of growth.
War in Iran will have lasting effects on regional travel patternsThe current crisis in the Middle East is likely to have a marked effect on sentiment, air routes and hub transportation centers.
Data experts on hospitality's ongoing headwinds and the case for optimismThe K-shaped economy continues to affect the U.S. hotel industry's momentum, according to data forecasters and analysts.
How private equity firms, smaller hotel ownership groups differ in approachSmaller hotel ownership groups can afford to be more patient in their hotel investments in this cycle compared to large private equity firms.
How AHLA is pushing for labor relief for US hoteliers ahead of major eventsAn executive with the top hotel lobbying group in the U.S. is hopeful that strong performance will come from the upcoming World Cup and 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Hilton's franchise agreement with Yotel will grow the tech-first hotel brandLondon-based Yotel will continue to independently manage its 23 hotels after signing a franchise agreement with Hilton.
Fed decision means higher-for-longer costs, hotel execs sayThe federal funds rate has not changed since the Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower rates by 25 basis points in December 2025.
Hotel investment experts see US transaction activity return as inevitableHoteliers and hospitality experts are largely in agreement that the time to "kick the can" is over in regards to investors waiting to transact hotels.
US hotel industry 'looking much better' with latest dataThe hosts of "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" recorded a bonus episode at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta to share the latest on the U.S. hotel industry.
CoStar World News for March 19Indian hotelier buys first wellness resort; Expedia launches London office search; Goldman Sachs acquires French student housing firm.
Hoteliers face headwinds with industry's resilience top of mindExecutives at the Hunter Conference discussed the continued slow-but-promising deals pace on the second day of the event.
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Buyer to spend circa $60 million repositioning the Regal Oriental
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New survey provides some insights into workers looking for change
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San Diego, St. Louis shine as host markets of NCAA men’s tournament
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Now's a good time to be a buyer, Arriba Capital's Ryan Bosch says
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Latest Middle East crisis a headwind but hoteliers hope the conflict is temporary
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Iran
Insiders project two-month conflict and nine-month tail
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Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
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India
Leela’s parent company, Schloss Bangalore, went public in 2025
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Madrid real estate investment trust values the deal at €300 million
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How the 2026 Winter Games in Italy compare to past Olympics in South Korea, Vancouver
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The majority of the hotels will fly Radisson Red flag
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Exec says 'human element' can influence profits
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Stockholm firm's acquisition of Ireland's Dalata in November added 25% to its room count
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Harare-based firm on selling spree but retains seven hotels
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Deal increases Medora’s market capitalization to approximately $40 million
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White-label management firms likely to evolve due to legacy 'dying'
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Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
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Experience, service and personalization are among the keys for success in winning travelers' loyalty.
Iran war takes Middle East hotel performance down to lowest levels since pandemic
Domestic-driven destinations within Saudi Arabia are faring better than the United Arab Emirates, which relies increasingly on international hotel demand.
Hotel owner and operator focuses on talent, growth in tertiary markets
Newport Hospitality's Wayne West on why he's not expecting the World Cup to save his year.
Travel continues to tick up in the US, despite more disruption
The latest hotel segmentation data favors the theory that smaller group events are spreading out beyond major cities.
Geopolitics, Middle East crisis require future-proofed hotels
Hotel stakeholders are concentrating on strategies that shave operational costs but also add value to the bricks and mortar from ESG-driven initiatives.
Vision CEO lauds 'OK' hotel performance amid several economic headwinds
Mitch Patel, CEO and founder of Vision Hospitality Group, said the focus of development is on how the economy is expected to perform years in the future.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Office
Loan to be secured by Fashion Centre, Metro Tower, Ritz-Carlton in Northern Virginia
Office
Leisure
Properties at the upper end of the market continue to make their mark in the capital
Leisure
Brands
CEO says Europe benefits from international inbound travel amid GDP drops
Brands
Analytics
Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles report highest gains in occupancy for June and July
Analytics
Analytics
Rodeo gives market an annual boost, but there's more going on in the city
Analytics
5 things to know
5 things to know
Opinions
Hoteliers, the British should celebrate unique footpath system
Opinions
Video
Ownership
Miami-based owner recently bought The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Ownership
Brands
Sébastien Bazin shares why he recently visited Accor's hotels United Arab Emirates
Brands
Ownership
Relationships with lenders, conviction in dealmaking key for transactions
Ownership
Brands
New platform AYARA to focus on midscale business-focused hospitality
Brands
Ownership
Buyer to spend circa $60 million repositioning the Regal Oriental
Ownership
Opinions
New survey provides some insights into workers looking for change
Opinions
Analytics
San Diego, St. Louis shine as host markets of NCAA men’s tournament
Analytics
Video
Ownership
Now's a good time to be a buyer, Arriba Capital's Ryan Bosch says
Ownership
Video
Brands
Latest Middle East crisis a headwind but hoteliers hope the conflict is temporary
Brands
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Iran
Insiders project two-month conflict and nine-month tail
Iran
Vietnam
Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
Vietnam
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
Italy
How the 2026 Winter Games in Italy compare to past Olympics in South Korea, Vancouver
Italy
India
The majority of the hotels will fly Radisson Red flag
India
Podcast
Australia
Exec says 'human element' can influence profits
Australia
Earnings
Sweden
Stockholm firm's acquisition of Ireland's Dalata in November added 25% to its room count
Sweden
Zimbabwe
Harare-based firm on selling spree but retains seven hotels
Zimbabwe
Croatia
Deal increases Medora’s market capitalization to approximately $40 million
Croatia
Greece
White-label management firms likely to evolve due to legacy 'dying'
Greece
Podcast
Thailand
Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
Thailand
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