In May, CoStar News Hotels' most-read articles included Park Hotels & Resorts' asset strategy, what U.S. hoteliers are looking forward to this summer, and more.
Click on each headline to read more, and below check out the editorial team's top picks from the month.
article2 Min ReadMay 01, 2026 03:55 PMThe Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort's Ali'i Tower will undergo a $96 million renovation starting in the third quarter.
article7 Min ReadMay 04, 2026 09:43 AMBooking windows remain short, even for major events planned this summer such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, making it difficult to plan far ahead.
article6 Min ReadMay 06, 2026 10:56 AMThe hotel company upgraded its outlook for 2026 revenue per available room growth based on outperformance in the first quarter, but the Middle East remains a region to keep an eye on.
article8 Min ReadMay 15, 2026 09:37 AMAttorneys at the Hospitality Law Conference spoke about the need for U.S. hotel companies to be aware of employee rights and comply with the law.
article3 Min ReadMay 05, 2026 09:51 AMThe latest iteration of a Hospitality Asset Managers Association membership survey saw improving sentiment for revenue growth and transactions.
Editorial staff picks
- Stephanie Ricca: Experts prioritize master planning to reinvent hotel restaurants and bars
- Sean McCracken: Hotel legal experts say investors must ensure they know all the details of a deal
- Terence Baker: Saudi Arabia is scaling back some lofty development plans, but hotel investors remain all-in
- Bryan Wroten: Hoteliers face difficult path to tariff refunds
- Natalie Harms: Hotels adapt breakfast options to match type of guest
- Trevor Simpson: World Cup set to be a game of rate, not occupancy, for hotels
- Dan Kubacki: Hotels in smaller US markets snag group growth while larger cities struggle