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World Cup and holiday travel fuel broad-based US hotel growthMore than one-third of U.S. hotel markets recorded double-digit RevPAR growth during the week of June 28 to July 4 as holiday travel and major events drove widespread performance gains.
Rate continues to define World Cup-driven hotel performance in knockout stagePhiladelphia and New York City are two of the standout markets to watch.
Red, white and demand boom: Hoteliers anticipate travel surge for Fourth of July weekendHotels in the Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., markets are seeing year-over-year occupancy and rate increases.
Americans refuse to cut back on travel despite uncertain macroeconomic factorsAran Ryan, director at Tourism Economics, expects turbulence in the industry to settle and tailwinds to continue momentum.
No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO saysThe company's leadership team sees opportunities to grow this year with a more robust pipeline.
US hotel performance strengthens beyond World Cup businessThe hosts of "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" debate how leisure travel will play out this season.
Hoteliers maximize value of properties through strategic repositioningsFood-and-beverage and spa outlets are common targets for revenue growth through renovations.
Feelings and experiences make for a true luxury hotel stay, Marriott exec saysAny hotel project can take years from start to finish, and that's especially the case for high-end hotels, so conversions play an important role in growing Marriott International's portfolio.
How the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire brings extra life to Pride monthGeneral Manager Justin Henry said all four Los Angeles-area Kimptons had a heavy presence during the city's Pride parade.
AI will democratize distribution, shift focus back to guest experience, hoteliers sayHotel brand companies are expected to adapt as the technology evolves.
Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotelsMore hotel owners are looking for operators who can provide a high-touch approach.
Curation of on-property offerings increasingly important in luxury hotel developmentHospitality executives spoke about the necessity of considering all aspects in a guest's stay at a high-end property.
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Saying 'I'm so sorry' is just annoying
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Columbus-based investment firm has been active in independent, luxury-lifestyle hotel segment
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Voter disillusionment and less powerful political levers equal more turmoil
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Paris occupancy high despite record temperatures
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Australia
Deal is one of the largest single freehold hotel transactions in Australian history
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Sweden
New debt capacity allows for expansion, including taking over Dalata operations
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Spain
Grape Hospitality continues management of three Spanish properties involved in deal
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Podcast
Japan
Japan remains favored international investment destination in region
Japan
India
Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
India
United Arab Emirates
It's the first prominent hotel deal in UAE since the latest war in Iran began
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Egypt
Country bridging Middle East and Africa battles with perception as unstable market
Egypt
Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
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Saudi Arabia
Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
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Andalusian hotel will be Four Seasons’ third Spanish hotel
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Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
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United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
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One of London’s preeminent conference and entertainment spaces, Olympia, was looking tired and not fit for purpose, but a £1.3 billion makeover is creating a new leisure and hotels market.
Report: Hotels 'firing on all cylinders' to deliver guest satisfaction
According to a study from JD Power, hotel brands are keeping up with guests' increasing expectations.
What the higher-for-longer interest rate era means for hotels
Peachtree Group Managing Principal and CEO Greg Friedman joins the "CoStar News Hotels Podcast" to explain the current financing environment for hotels.
Russia's hotel openings pace declines significantly
Russia’s hotel sector recorded no new openings in the first quarter of 2026 for the first time since 2001, as the country's hospitality industry suffers from high borrowing costs, weaker demand and project delays.
The biggest US hotel deals from the first half of 2026
Among the highest-priced closed and announced sales are the JW Marriott Marco Island property and Caesars Entertainment.
Hospitality experts confront 'cognitive offloading,' inauthentic messaging and other negative effects of AI
A panel of experts weighed in on the biggest negative impacts of AI use in the hotel business.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
Quest Capital and operator Selecto both founded in June
Brands
Higher rates, excess supply begin to fade
Opinions
Demand has diversified; hotel underwriting in the region needs to catch up
Opinions
Operations
Muted supply helps offset increased costs, taxes
Operations
Ownership
How to pivot to a profit-focused strategy
Ownership
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
By hotel count, Vietnam is Accor’s third-largest market in Asia
Brands
Opinions
Saying 'I'm so sorry' is just annoying
Opinions
Ownership
How to pivot to a profit-focused strategy
Ownership
Video
Ownership
Columbus-based investment firm has been active in independent, luxury-lifestyle hotel segment
Ownership
Opinions
Voter disillusionment and less powerful political levers equal more turmoil
Opinions
Brands
Project has total investment of $393 million, includes 295 branded residential units
Brands
Podcast
Technology
Cybersecurity training needs to adapt as threats quickly evolve
Technology
Design & Construction
Investors see housing projects as better route for returns
Design & Construction
Podcast
Analytics
AI, World Cup among top issues
Analytics
Technology
Hotels that tap into AI-powered personalization will win
Technology
Analytics
Paris occupancy high despite record temperatures
Analytics
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Australia
Deal is one of the largest single freehold hotel transactions in Australian history
Australia
Sweden
New debt capacity allows for expansion, including taking over Dalata operations
Sweden
Spain
Grape Hospitality continues management of three Spanish properties involved in deal
Spain
Podcast
Japan
Japan remains favored international investment destination in region
Japan
India
Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
India
United Arab Emirates
It's the first prominent hotel deal in UAE since the latest war in Iran began
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Country bridging Middle East and Africa battles with perception as unstable market
Egypt
Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
Podcast
Saudi Arabia
Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Andalusian hotel will be Four Seasons’ third Spanish hotel
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
United Kingdom
Nigeria
Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
Nigeria
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
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