In August, CoStar Hotel News' most-read articles included highlights from the Hotel Data Conference, MCR Hotels' purchase of Soho House, and more.
Click on each headline to read more, and below check out the editorial team's top picks from the month.
article4 Min ReadAugust 13, 2025 08:37 AM
article5 Min ReadAugust 11, 2025 11:21 AMAt the 17th annual Hotel Data Conference, industry experts shared the latest reports on how the travel industry is responding to macroeconomic factors.
article5 Min ReadAugust 08, 2025 10:04 AMDuring the first day of the 2025 Hotel Data Conference, industry analysts presented a more muted U.S. hotel forecast amid a demand plateau as business travel hasn't returned to peak levels.
article2 Min ReadAugust 18, 2025 08:30 AMEconomic and political uncertainty add chaos to forecasting, Pyramid Global Hospitality exec Lori Kiel said.
article2 Min ReadAugust 18, 2025 09:58 AMMCR Hotels plans to acquire remaining shares in Soho House, which has 46 hotels, and take the company private in a deal that values the company at $2.7 billion.
Editorial staff picks
- Stephanie Ricca: Hotel revenue managers have held strong on pricing, says industry expert
- Sean McCracken: Hyatt CEO says hotel company has hit 'inflection point' and is poised to quickly scale
- Terence Baker: IHG surpasses 1 million open hotel rooms
- Bryan Wroten: Host's strategy for weathering hurricane damage at its beachfront, at-risk properties
- Natalie Harms: Sister hotels in New Orleans offer guests different luxury stay options in historic district
- Trevor Simpson: Hotel companies see new reach with guests via option to buy now, pay later
- Dan Kubacki: Analysts appraise share repurchasing trend in hospitality real estate investment trusts