Hoteliers prepare to take on a bumpy future
Uncertainty doesn't mean there are no options forward
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The second day of the Hotel Data Conference arrived with an eye on the future. Hoteliers have hope for demand to recover, but they're pairing that with reali...
Hyatt CEO says hotel company has hit 'inflection point' and is poised to quickly scale
Sale of 15 recently acquired resorts denotes company's asset-light transformation
With Hyatt Hotels Corporation having spent years transforming from a heavy real estate investor to a largely fee-based branding business, Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian believes his co...
5 things to know for Aug. 7
Today’s headlines: Reciprocal tariffs take effect, hit US trade partners; IHG's global hotel portfolio surpasses 1 million rooms; Choice execs see soft demand in US; Fed officials worried over labor market; Airbnb revises outlook down despite strong quarter
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Park Hotels & Resorts leverages portfolio renovations, development instead of acquisitions
Company to sell up to $400 million in assets by year's end
With newfound confidence in completing $300 million to $400 million in hotel asset sales by year's end, executives with Park Hotels & Resorts said their primary strategy for expand...
Looking for the truth in Nashville
Next week's Hotel Data Conference is an important vibe check
As I sit here to write this, we're only partially through the hotel industry earnings season, but some takeaways are already coming into focus.
5 things to know for July 31
Today's headlines: A look at the state of Trump tariff policy as deadline nears; Currency exchange a headwind for Accor; MGM Resorts sets revenue records; Pebblebrook hails portfolio mix for second-quarter outperformance; US interest rates remain unchanged despite pressure
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5 things to know for July 30
Today's headlines: Russian earthquake sparks Pacific tsunami waves; US interest rates expected to hold steady; The tale of the Peabody Memphis' ducks; Cost of COP30 hotels sparks UN emergency meeting; US, Eurozone exceed GDP expectations
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Japan's growth is finally slowing, but performance remains strong
Elections not expected to change trajectory; revenue per available room to slow in second half of 2025
Japan's seemingly endless hot streak as a tourism destination has been the defining trend for travel in the Asia-Pacific region in recent years, but even though hotel performance m...
5 things to know for July 29
Today's headlines: Lower-income travel demand shows signs of life; A look at how hotel rooms have evolved to maximize profit; What lagging leisure demand means going forward; Hotel sales volume drops in California; Costs of tariffs coming into focus
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5 things to know for July 28
Today's headlines: Fed decision highlights pivotal week for markets; US, EU reach trade deal; Key London financial center Canary Wharf grows into travel destination; Indian Hotels Company parent established new hotel ownership platform; Airlines leaning into personalized pricing
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Executives of startup hotel brand company Landingplace Hotels see opportunity in flexibility
They launch midscale brands in extended-stay, select-service segments
Leaders of the newly launched brand platform Landingplace Hotels believe they have a chance to shake up the hotel industry by offering a greater degree of flexibility in franchisin...
Wyndham execs tout new openings as room revenue drops in second quarter
Hotel brand company says breakup with Super 8 master franchisor in China possible
Revenue per available room was down 3% across the globe and 4% in the U.S. for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and officials hoped to paint a rosier long-term picture tied to rooms growt...
Hilton CEO remains optimistic for year despite 'noisier than expected' second quarter
Revenue per available room dropped 0.5%
Weak government and international demand drove revenue per available room down slightly for Hilton in the second quarter, with the hotel company's CEO describing the quarter as "no...
Early planning, collaboration required to tackle hotel procurement hurdles
Tariffs add to challenging environment for furniture, fixtures and equipment
The procurement and supply chain environment has calmed down compared to the historic disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major challenges and uncertainty remain — p...
AI, collaboration the key drivers of change for hotel sales and marketing
Experts stress consistency to prepare for artificial intelligence search
The two things driving change in the sales and marketing disciplines for hotels right now seem to be artificial intelligence and collaboration.
5 things to know for July 21
Today’s headlines: Hotels increase background checks amid immigration issues; Signs emerge that US consumers regain confidence; Mixed signals emerge ahead of hotel earnings season; Alaska Airlines flights grounded due to software issues; Japanese elections result in more conservative government
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Soft summer demand among hotel topics of the month for CoStar Hotels podcasts
Performance in Thailand and possibility of ICE raids also key
Topics covered in CoStar News Hotels podcasts over the last month span the globe and range from a demand slowdown for the summer months to how hoteliers can prepare for ICE raids.
What this industry needs is better communication
And don't we all?
I've been covering this industry for a decade now. And that's not a matter of rounding, this month officially marks my 10th anniversary at this news organization, once referred to ...
Extended-stay hotels maintain equilibrium amid brand, investor interest
Performance trends in segment mirror larger hotel industry
After a period of virtually every major hotel brand company launching new extended-stay brands but overall travel demand softening, it's natural to assume the extended-stay segment...
What hotel revenue, sales, marketing must understand about each other
Three disciplines largely merging into larger commercial teams
INDIANAPOLIS — As more hotel companies work to merge sales, marketing and revenue management into a combined commercial team, experts in those respective fields say it's more impor...