5 things to know for Dec. 29
Today's headlines: Winter storm blankets US; What to expect from US economy next year; Biggest obstacles to hotel transactions in 2025; Investors prepare for new-look Federal Reserve; Hawaii wins tax battle on cruise visitors
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5 things to know for Dec. 26
Today's headlines: Oyo's parent company Prism to raise $742 million through IPO; Weather to affect travel on both coasts; Uncertainty leads challenges for hotel operators; UK airports see highest Christmas Eve demand ever; Travel trends for 2026
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Unpredictable demand, cost fluctuations squeezed hotel operators in 2025
Labor trends continue in positive direction
The biggest challenge of the year for hotel operators was in line with the rest of the broader industry — uncertainty.
CoStar News Hotels podcast network rewinds on 2025
The most downloaded podcasts of the year
It's time to unveil the 2025 CoStar News Hotels wrapped, podcast edition.
Advice from Barry Sternlicht, lower-than-expected demand top hotel headlines of the year
The most-read stories from CoStar News Hotels
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5 things to know for Dec. 23
Today's headlines: US economy grows more than expected in third quarter; Central banks around the globe cut interest rates; Corporate holiday parties at hotels trend smaller; Amtrak faces delays rolling out new trains; Weather to watch for this holiday season
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Corporate holiday parties at hotels smaller but still festive
Greater emphasis on food and beverage, experiences for intimate gatherings
Holiday corporate gatherings at hotels are trending toward smaller, more casual groups than in the past. Just because all is calm doesn't mean that all isn't bright, though.
5 things to know for Dec. 22
Today's headlines: Many Americans feel pressure from economy; Apple REIT acquires Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown; Hotel designers underwhelmed by Pantone's color of the year; Rome to charge tourists to see Trevi Fountain; San Antonio hotel workers secure raise
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Flavorful trends distinguish hotel food, beverage menus in 2026
Internationally inspired pancakes, banana milk included in Kimpton's trend list
Global inspirations and earthy flavors headline hotel culinary and cocktail trends for 2026.
US hotel deals: InterContinental New York Times Square sells for $230 million
Park Hotels & Resorts sells two San Francisco properties
This roundup features the latest hotel transactions in the U.S. hotel industry.
Sporting events headline 2026 as key dates for potential hotel demand
2026's global events calendar is smaller but still expected to score
The era of massive events crowding the global calendar may be over for now, but 2026 promises several hot tickets.
US hospitality hires, promotions: Viceroy Hotels & Resorts appoints new CEO
New general managers in Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale
Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.
Schedule release sparks World Cup excitement as hoteliers await wave of bookings
Focus remains on potentially lucrative knockout stage matches starting June 28
Over the weekend, FIFA released the schedule for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, setting the stage for hoteliers in each of the 16 North American host markets to start their...
Hoteliers gain clarity with World Cup group draw release
United States gets Paraguay, Australia in Group D
The day that hoteliers have been waiting for has finally come: The group draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has been released.
The World Cup host markets that could see the biggest swings in hotel demand
Leisure destinations, smaller markets stand to gain the most, Tourism Economics says
Already popular leisure destinations and smaller host cities are expected to be the hotel markets with the most to gain from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hotel news around the world: The biggest global trends from international conferences and brand development
Tallest hotel opens in Dubai; Accor opens first Emblems Collection hotel; and more
From covering conferences in the Caribbean and Prague to news from the United Kingdom and Dubai, CoStar News Hotels has its pulse on the global hotel industry.
Air travel, hotel demand rebound from shutdown-related dips
AAA projects same percentage of holiday flight demand as last year
The effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history on hotel and air travel performance are largely in the rearview mirror two weeks removed from its resolution, though ...
5 things to know for Nov. 21
Today's headlines: US middle class takes cost-saving measures amid inflation; Fears of an AI bubble persist; US hotel companies push for all-inclusive Caribbean properties; Air-traffic controllers get bonus; Travel bans will bar Haitians from attending World Cup
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5 things to know for Nov. 20
Today's headlines: US adds more jobs than expected in September; Air travel to stabilize by Thanksgiving; Hotel companies differ in outlook expectations; Famous cabin hotel in Quebec to be sold; UK hotel ads banned for false prices
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Public hotel companies diverge on outlook following mixed earnings results
Economic uncertainty casts a lingering shadow moving forward
Earlier in the year, most publicly traded hotel companies downgraded their full-year 2025 outlook as tariffs were unveiled by the U.S. and sentiment from international travelers we...