In March, CoStar News Hotels' most-read articles included a podcast on the receivership process of two San Francisco hotels, Starwood Hotels' brand strategy going forward, and more.
Click on each headline to read more, and below check out the editorial team's top picks from the month.
article2 Min ReadMarch 11, 2026 09:28 AMHotelAVE's Michelle Russo said a turnaround is in the cards for San Francisco, and that played a big part in her ability to sell the Parc 55 and Hilton Union Square out of receivership.
article5 Min ReadMarch 02, 2026 09:48 AMThe brand company expects four to five hotel openings a year on average.
article4 Min ReadMarch 12, 2026 08:50 AMVeteran real estate developer Linda Law aims to recapture the property’s historic legacy.
article10 Min ReadMarch 06, 2026 09:33 AMThe cuts to the federal government earlier in the year and the shutdown in late 2025 were among the main challenges hotel companies had to overcome.
article4 Min ReadMarch 19, 2026 09:29 AMThe federal funds rate has not changed since the Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower rates by 25 basis points in December 2025.
Editorial staff picks
- Stephanie Ricca: Three in NYC: Unpacking luxury hotel deal dynamics with Gencom CEO Karim Alibhai
- Sean McCracken: Higher gas prices unlikely to deter travel, but cost-of-living concerns might
- Terence Baker: External stakeholders view sustainability, climate resilience as core metrics for hotels
- Bryan Wroten: How private equity firms, smaller hotel ownership groups differ in approach
- Natalie Harms: Houston hotels saddle up to ride wave of spring momentum
- Trevor Simpson: Confusion over visa fees an obstacle for World Cup visitors
- Dan Kubacki: War in Iran will have lasting effects on regional travel patterns