Executives from hotel brand companies, ownership groups and more met in Los Angeles for the first major conference of 2026: the Americas Lodging Investment Summit.
A year ago, ALIS attendees were confident 2025 would turn out to be a great year for the U.S. hotel industry. Those positive vibes didn't quite pan out. In response, conference speakers at this year's summit expressed a bit more caution when projecting what 2026 might bring.
Click through CoStar News Hotels' complete coverage of the conference and favorite this page as it will be updated with more content, including recaps of panel sessions and exclusive interviews.
article4 Min ReadJanuary 30, 2026 10:05 AMWorried that the potential of the FIFA World Cup and America 250 are being wasted, hotel executives say the U.S. government needs a travel-focused cabinet position in the White House.
article6 Min ReadJanuary 29, 2026 10:29 AMHotel average-daily-rate growth is still projected to come in below the rate of inflation.
article2 Min ReadFebruary 09, 2026 08:58 AMSpeaking during a session at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, CEO Craig Smith talked about how Chief Commercial Officer Allison Handy has brought a fresh perspective during this moment when the company is trying to get a handle on how AI will affect it.
article3 Min ReadFebruary 09, 2026 08:45 AMThe retiring chief financial officer talks about the benefits of having a growth mindset and focusing on developing talent as well as the closing the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide deal in 2016.
article6 Min ReadFebruary 06, 2026 09:21 AMHotels that can differentiate themselves from others and deliver on service promises are rewarded by guests.
article6 Min ReadFebruary 04, 2026 08:43 AMHotel companies that enrich their employees' lives and give them clear goals help their retention efforts.
article2 Min ReadFebruary 03, 2026 09:12 AMIn a conversation at the recent American Lodging Investment Summit, STR's Isaac Collazo unpacked the most recent forecast.
article2 Min ReadMarch 06, 2026 09:34 AMThrough the company's 25 years, the third-party hotel operator has been working in its "sweet spot."
article1 Min ReadMarch 05, 2026 09:25 AMIn a recent interview at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, Chief Operating Officer Jason Kreul discussed the hotel operator's new era of growth.
article5 Min ReadMarch 05, 2026 08:57 AMThe hotel ownership and third-party management company more than doubled its hotel portfolio last year.
article2 Min ReadMarch 04, 2026 09:17 AMThe company's new chief operating officer explains his view on revenue maximization and what it can do for hotels.
article1 Min ReadMarch 03, 2026 09:35 AMGreg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of Peachtree Group, explained why 2026 will be a better year for hotel transactions. But the recovery is going to be a slow process.
article5 Min ReadMarch 02, 2026 09:48 AMThe brand company expects four to five hotel openings a year on average.
article2 Min ReadFebruary 26, 2026 09:02 AMGenna Panagopoulos, the new vice president of development in the region, shares the company's expansion plans in an exclusive interview.
article3 Min ReadFebruary 26, 2026 08:36 AMMarriott International executive Dana Jacobsohn said half of her company's luxury signings now include a residential component.
article2 Min ReadFebruary 25, 2026 09:21 AMMit Shah says hotel demand is resilient for monthslong residencies promising safety and reliability.
article6 Min ReadFebruary 24, 2026 09:24 AMWhat public market investors want has changed, and as a result, lodging REITs are likely to diminish through consolidation and public-to-private moves.
article2 Min ReadFebruary 23, 2026 09:37 AMJason Ballard, who leads Hyatt Hotels Corp.'s conversion-focused Essentials portfolio, shared the brand company's expansion strategy in an exclusive video interview.
article1 Min ReadFebruary 20, 2026 09:52 AMThom Geshay, also president of the hotel management company, admits 2025 didn't meet the industry's expectations.
article1 Min ReadFebruary 18, 2026 09:20 AMAccor Chief Development Officer Agnès Roquefort says high-end travelers want one-of-a-kind experiences as part of their hotel stays.
article2 Min ReadFebruary 17, 2026 09:36 AMAparthotel-style properties provide guests with stays that feel like they're in a home.
article5 Min ReadFebruary 12, 2026 09:27 AMMembers of the Industry Real Estate Financing Advisory Council at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit advised hoteliers to look at the bigger picture for the asset class.
article2 Min ReadFebruary 11, 2026 08:25 AMBen Rafter hopes the U.S. will become more welcoming to international travelers.
article2 Min ReadFebruary 10, 2026 08:42 AMHilton Chief Development Officer Christian Charnaux says 1 in 5 global hotel rooms under construction are slated to carry Hilton flags.
article4 Min ReadJanuary 27, 2026 09:54 AMCoStar News Hotels recaps the first day of the 2026 Americas Lodging Investment Summit.
article4 Min ReadJanuary 28, 2026 09:02 AMThe messages of optimism heard at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit hinge on fewer disruptions emerging in 2026 compared to last year.