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Overview
Hotel News Now is an online news resource that combines depth of experience from its editorial team along with unprecedented access to STR data to provide vital, up-to-the-minute information for hotel decision makers throughout the world.
In January 2021, Hotel News Now will begin delivering its award-winning, global hotel industry coverage within the CoStar News platform.
FAQs
Will Hotel News Now content move behind a paywall?
HNN content remains free. Any switch to a paywall model would be communicated long in advance.
Will CoStar News remain behind the paywall?
Yes, CoStar news will remain behind the paywall and will only be available to CoStar subscribers. Hotel News Now is not behind a paywall and is accessible for all readers.
Do I still visit www.hotelnewsnow.com for Hotel News Now content?
When you visit hotelnewsnow.com or access an old link, you will be automatically rerouted to Hotel News Now’s new home within CoStar. Bookmark https://www.costar.com/news/section/hospitality for when Hotel News Now goes live in the new platform.
Will there be any changes to the Hotel News Now team or its coverage philosophy?
While HNN and CoStar News integrate platforms and blend their philosophies, no significant changes are planned with the HNN team or its coverage of the global hotel industry. The Hotel News Now team is still accessible via the same email addresses.
What happens with my Hotel News Now login credentials?
HNN logins and passwords will no longer be necessary to manage preferences or access editorial content. Readers will be able to unsubscribe at any time directly through newsletters.
What newsletters will I continue to receive?
Hotel News Now will continue to deliver its Daily Update newsletter during traditional business days. Content previously covered in HNN’s specialty newsletters (Conference Rewind, Month in Review, Independent Insights and Tech Impact Report) has been rolled into daily news coverage, and prior to the integration, specialty newsletters subscribers were opted into the Daily Update with the ability to opt out at any time.
To prevent the Daily Update newsletter from being routed to spam folder, you may have to whitelist:
announcements@e.costar.com
136.147.187.96
66.231.89.50
Can I still subscribe to Hotel News Now’s Daily Update? Will I need to subscribe again after Hotel News Now moves to CoStar?
You or your colleagues may subscribe at any time to Hotel News Now’s Daily Update newsletter. We continue to take subscriptions now via hotelnewsnow.com and all subscriptions will be transferred to CoStar. Once the move to CoStar is final, you will not need to subscribe again, but HNN will continue to accept new subscriptions.
What happens to my personal data?
There will be no change to the use of subscriber data. Click here to view CoStar’s privacy notice.
Will I now have access to CoStar News and/or CoStar commercial real estate data?
Select national hospitality stories from CoStar News will be available to HNN Daily Update subscribers. Access to the full CoStar News platform and the CoStar suite is limited to CoStar customers.
What happens to archived content?
All HNN archived content will be migrated to the CoStar News platform. You’ll be able to search for content in the new site. Having trouble finding a specific piece of content? Email Production Editor Dan Kubacki at dkubacki@hotelnewsnow.com.
What happens to STR data presentations?
HNN will no longer host STR data presentations. For questions about a specific presentation, please connect with your business development contact or reach out to info@str.com.
What happens to STR press releases?
STR press releases will continue to be published as part of HNN’s coverage. STR press releases are also available on str.com.
Does this mean all STR data and my STR reports are on CoStar now?
Hotel News Now’s move represents an early phase of STR’s integration with the CoStar Group. If you are an STR client, expect to receive separate communications in the future as STR integrates its products with CoStar.
What happens to HNN advertising contracts?
No sponsorship agreements have been entered into with terms extending beyond the time of HNN’s move to CoStar News.
Will HNN still be a media sponsor of events?
Yes. HNN will continue to serve as media sponsor for major hotel industry events as it has done in the past. For information about media sponsorships, email Stephanie Ricca at sricca@hotelnewsnow.com.
Where do I go if my question about Hotel News Now isn’t answered here?
Email Editorial Director Stephanie Ricca at sricca@hotelnewsnow.com.