HOTEL NEWS
Gencom buys Ritz-Carlton New York, Central ParkThe purchase is the investment firm's third luxury hotel buy in the city in recent years.
CoStar World News for Feb. 5French firm buys planned Portugal hotel project; Offices, hotels lead U.K. construction starts; Investment partnership targets European properties
Thailand pushes to be top of mind for travelers, hotel investorsTourism officials in Thailand are looking toward a focus on wellness to overcome negative headlines and other headwinds.
Forecasters warn US hotel performance could be turbulent in 2026Hotel average-daily-rate growth is still projected to come in below the rate of inflation.
Hotels help Savannah move past 'Forrest Gump,' 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil'Tourism, new projects have made the historic Georgia city the top market in the Southeast for hotel construction.
CoStar World News for Jan. 29Hungarian hoteliers eye rising tourism; Retailer Claire’s enters second UK restructuring; Brookfield to buy prominent Paris building.
AI will be a 'tectonic shift' for hotel company productivity, expert saysKurien Jacob, partner at Highgate Tech Ventures, joins the CoStar News Hotels podcast to dive deep into how AI is reshaping hospitality, from guest-facing search to operations productivity.
Hoteliers hope to rise above chaos, uncertainty in 2026The messages of optimism heard at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit hinge on fewer disruptions emerging in 2026 compared to last year.
Executives enter 2026 with caution despite major events that should be a 'home run' for US hotelsCoStar News Hotels recaps the first day of the 2026 Americas Lodging Investment Summit.
CoStar News Hotels podcasts focus on shift from '25 to '26Hoteliers are hoping for more clarity in the new year.
AI-powered travel search, smarter chatbots shape hotel tech trends for 2026Hospitality tech experts point to continued advancement and adoption of new tools but hope for more development of internal operational and forecasting programs.
Wyndham adds Choctaw Casinos & Resorts to upscale, lifestyle portfoliosThe agreement will add four properties with nearly 2,000 rooms.
Owner optimism on hotel acquisitions continues in Europe, but there will be more focus on costsOwners must employ an even more zealous approach to reducing costs, coupled with more discussions with brands to look at fees and a concentration on getting to speed with AI and other tech considerations.
Wall Street analysts expect 2026 to be 'less bad' for hotel companiesMore favorable year-over-year comparisons were described as a major tailwind.
CoStar World News for Jan. 22Formula 1 trackside hotel planned for Belgium; UK government backs Chinese embassy project; French investor targets healthcare real estate
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Deal increases Medora’s market capitalization to approximately $40 million
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Flight cancellations, power outages drove residents to stay in hotels during blizzard
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Opinions
The FIFA World Cup and Winter Olympics will set the tone but not change patterns
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Enriched lives and clear goals among chief factors
Brands
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Headlines for Feb. 5
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Green targets, demand spread across region bolster events’ sustainability
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Operations
Small plates, personalized service among the biggest trends
Operations
Brands
Hotel execs say government needs travel-focused cabinet position
Brands
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L+R opens new global HQ, hires Shan Kanagasingham as chief operating officer
Brands
Opinions
Workforce strategy is a defining factor in hospitality investment decisions
Opinions
Podcast
Operations
Next Gen in Lodging hosts discuss Hilton property that denied federal officers
Operations
Brands
Loyalty redemption, procurement and distribution top hotel owners’ concerns
Brands
Ownership
All four hotels part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Ownership
Development
Kempinski Residences Miami Design District to open near the city's luxury shopping district in 2029
Development
Operations
Management company seeks sanctions against founder in new motion
Operations
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Podcast
United States
Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
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Hungary
China stands out as potential feeder market
Hungary
Portugal
Hybrid-hotel to start construction soon and open in the second half of 2028
Portugal
United Kingdom
Trackside hotel planned to open in 2028 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
United Kingdom
Germany
Firm blames cost-of-living challenges, increased costs
Germany
Earnings
United Kingdom
Parent company Whitbread plans to sell £253 million in hotels this year
United Kingdom
Australia
Nearby Parramatta business hub expects to benefit from new airport demand
Australia
United Kingdom
Both domestic, international investors expected to target hotels in UK, Ireland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UK real-estate investment firm now owns 22 Premier Inns
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Ares continues divesting assets from £400 million Landsec deal
United Kingdom
Botswana
Hotel programs benefit Okavango Delta environments, wildlife and communities
Botswana
Saudi Arabia
More than a quarter of the 4,000-key project slated to open early in 2026
Saudi Arabia
Russia
No new branded hotels have opened in St. Petersburg since early 2025
Russia
Hoteliers across the Bay Area are boasting high demand not just for Super Bowl weekend, but for the week leading up to the game.
Hotel execs outline multiple paths for growth
Hotels that can differentiate themselves from others and deliver on service promises are rewarded by guests.
Debt stress boosts California hotel deals
Hotel owners, faced with higher debt costs than previous years and lower cash flow, don't have many options besides selling.
Greek hotel market gains investment momentum
The Greek economy and hotel industry has rebounded as investors eye similar business fundamentals that have propelled Spain.
Unique performance factors will define Olympic moment for Milan's hotels
As a midsize hotel market, Milan should benefit from high occupancy and average daily rate during the 2026 Winter Olympics, which occur from Feb. 6-22.
Super Bowl bridges hotel demand between Bay Area markets, analyst says
CoStar Group's Colin Sherman joined the CoStar News Hotels podcast to contextualize the Super Bowl's effect on hotel rates and occupancy in Santa Clara and San Francisco.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Ownership
Deal increases Medora’s market capitalization to approximately $40 million
Ownership
Analytics
Flight cancellations, power outages drove residents to stay in hotels during blizzard
Analytics
Opinions
The FIFA World Cup and Winter Olympics will set the tone but not change patterns
Opinions
Brands
Enriched lives and clear goals among chief factors
Brands
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for Feb. 5
Brands
Green targets, demand spread across region bolster events’ sustainability
Brands
Operations
Small plates, personalized service among the biggest trends
Operations
Brands
Hotel execs say government needs travel-focused cabinet position
Brands
Brands
L+R opens new global HQ, hires Shan Kanagasingham as chief operating officer
Brands
Opinions
Workforce strategy is a defining factor in hospitality investment decisions
Opinions
Podcast
Operations
Next Gen in Lodging hosts discuss Hilton property that denied federal officers
Operations
Brands
Loyalty redemption, procurement and distribution top hotel owners’ concerns
Brands
Ownership
All four hotels part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Ownership
Development
Kempinski Residences Miami Design District to open near the city's luxury shopping district in 2029
Development
Operations
Management company seeks sanctions against founder in new motion
Operations
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Podcast
United States
Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
United States
Hungary
China stands out as potential feeder market
Hungary
Portugal
Hybrid-hotel to start construction soon and open in the second half of 2028
Portugal
United Kingdom
Trackside hotel planned to open in 2028 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
United Kingdom
Germany
Firm blames cost-of-living challenges, increased costs
Germany
Earnings
United Kingdom
Parent company Whitbread plans to sell £253 million in hotels this year
United Kingdom
Australia
Nearby Parramatta business hub expects to benefit from new airport demand
Australia
United Kingdom
Both domestic, international investors expected to target hotels in UK, Ireland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UK real-estate investment firm now owns 22 Premier Inns
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Ares continues divesting assets from £400 million Landsec deal
United Kingdom
Botswana
Hotel programs benefit Okavango Delta environments, wildlife and communities
Botswana
Saudi Arabia
More than a quarter of the 4,000-key project slated to open early in 2026
Saudi Arabia
Russia
No new branded hotels have opened in St. Petersburg since early 2025
Russia
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