Renovations and redevelopments anticipated to transform the Miami Beach luxury hotel scene
A roundup of notable luxury hotel openings in 2025 and beyond
Miami Beach is well known for being a place where high rollers from across the globe come to vacation, attend events and festivals, and enjoy the vibrant nightlife the area offers....
Two leisure-driven Southern hotel markets offer more than vacation activities
Comparison of hotel demand drivers and supply developments between Charleston and Savannah
Roughly 100 miles apart, Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, are two leisure-driven hotel markets that offer historic charm, natural beauty and southern hospitality....
Two major cities in the Southeast attract diverse but similar demand for hotels
Atlanta and Charlotte share demand drivers in business travel, sports events and airport-related demand
Atlanta and Charlotte are two of the largest business-centric markets in the Southeast U.S.
Southeast hotel openings surge to kick off new year
Over 6,000 hotel rooms opened in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas in first quarter
The Southeast U.S. experienced a major year-to-year jump in new hotel rooms in the first quarter of 2025, with big projects, including the first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy in th...
Florida sees big year-to-year drop in hotel sales volume but still leads Southeast
A roundup of notable single-hotel and portfolio sales in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas in the first quarter
A big drop in hotel sales volume in Florida dragged down total sales for the Southeast United States in the first quarter, though the state continued to lead the region in volume t...
Music festivals a boon to Florida hotel demand
Event-based leisure travel is an essential demand driver for the state's hotel industry
Leisure travel has evolved in recent years. Traditionally, visitors seek a destination due to its natural beauty, landmark attractions or unique activities. More recently, event-ba...
Return-to-office plans, more events should boost Atlanta hotels
New demand dynamics expected to drive revenue
Historically, Atlanta has attracted balanced hotel demand from business travelers, vacationers and groups of guests who book more than 10 rooms, often for major events such as wedd...
Orlando, Miami and Florida Panhandle lead state’s hotel construction pipeline
More than 100 hotels are under construction across the state with nearly 10,000 rooms expected to open by year-end
Florida's hotel construction pipeline remains robust through the end of the first quarter, with Orlando, Miami and the Florida Panhandle leading the way.
Elevated hotel occupancy could lead to more costly trip for Masters Tournament attendees
Fallout from hurricanes leaves fewer rooms available in Augusta, Georgia
The first major men’s golf tournament of the year is set to take place next week with the 2025 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Silver linings remain for the hotel industry in 2025, but some expect choppy waters this year
What CoStar’s analytics team heard from hospitality players at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference
The sentiment was muted at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference this year.
Florida hotels located in downtown or beach locations reveal distinctly different demand patterns
Miami and Tampa hotels exemplify ever-changing dynamics between corporate, leisure and group demand
To many, Florida is best known for its popular beaches, outdoor activities and theme parks. To those in the hospitality industry, the Sunshine State offers cross-border business op...
Room revenue varies among Florida's four major hotel markets, but all projected to grow in 2025
2024 hotel performance recap and 2025 outlook for Orlando, Miami, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale
The Florida hotel market enjoyed outsize growth post-pandemic as domestic travelers embarked on road trips to nearby beaches and parks. However, revenue per available room, or RevP...
Orlando hotel sales hit five-year low but still top $1 billion with one massive deal
Fewer transactions closed in 2024, but sales volume in dollars almost reached 2021 peak
Hotel sales in Orlando, Florida, hit a five-year low last year, though the market still surpassed the $1 billion mark for the second time since 2020 thanks to one massive deal that...
Orlando’s hotel construction pipeline buoyed by proposed large-scale luxury developments
Nearly 2,400 hotel rooms are under construction and will open in 2025
Orlando’s hotel construction pipeline paces ahead of the national level, led by development projects along the International Drive corridor. A few large-scale luxury hotel projects...
What hotel investors are buying and developing amid a less-than-ideal transaction and development landscape
ALIS attendees discuss their pulse on the transaction market and development pipeline
The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) typically has a more upbeat vibe, given that it is the first in a series of annual investment conferences.
What third-party hotel management companies are doing to grow their business amid a lackluster transaction environment
ALIS attendees share best practices to increase management contract signings and generate additional fee stream
The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) brings together various hotel industry stakeholders every year, including hotel owners, brokerage firms, brand companies and managemen...
Many Southeastern markets rank favorable among the investor community
ALIS conference attendees share their insights about new demand generators in Florida and North Carolina
The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) took place in Los Angeles last week, serving as an indicator of investor sentiment and transaction outlook for the year.
Atlanta's hotel construction pipeline remains robust following prolific openings
About 2,900 rooms to open their doors over the next 24 months
Atlanta's hotel construction pipeline remains strong, led by development projects downtown and areas on the southside of the city.