HOTEL NEWS
CoStar World News for March 26Vietnam-based hotelier gets new owner; Landsec hoists for-sale sign at famous London site; Venture targets French luxury hotel business
European hoteliers remain hopeful on deals despite uncertaintyEditors recap the second day of the International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA from Berlin.
War in Iran will have lasting effects on regional travel patternsThe current crisis in the Middle East is likely to have a marked effect on sentiment, air routes and hub transportation centers.
How private equity firms, smaller hotel ownership groups differ in approachSmaller hotel ownership groups can afford to be more patient in their hotel investments in this cycle compared to large private equity firms.
How AHLA is pushing for labor relief for US hoteliers ahead of major eventsAn executive with the top hotel lobbying group in the U.S. is hopeful that strong performance will come from the upcoming World Cup and 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Hotel investment experts see US transaction activity return as inevitableHoteliers and hospitality experts are largely in agreement that the time to "kick the can" is over in regards to investors waiting to transact hotels.
US hotel industry 'looking much better' with latest dataThe hosts of "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" recorded a bonus episode at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta to share the latest on the U.S. hotel industry.
CoStar World News for March 19Indian hotelier buys first wellness resort; Expedia launches London office search; Goldman Sachs acquires French student housing firm.
Hoteliers face headwinds with industry's resilience top of mindExecutives at the Hunter Conference discussed the continued slow-but-promising deals pace on the second day of the event.
External stakeholders view sustainability, climate resilience as core metrics for hotelsGovernments, lenders and insurers are putting into place policies and pricing that hoteliers can't ignore and should see as an opportunity to reduce costs and increase valuations.
Hotel execs bullish on transaction market opening up in 2026Luxury and higher-end hotels continue to see success.
Confusion over visa fees an obstacle for World Cup visitorsAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches near, the U.S. Travel Association has been trying to clear up misunderstandings about the requirements for inbound international visitors and persuade the U.S. government to remove some hurdles.
Female hotel owners advise strong value prioritization, teamwork for aspiring hoteliersThe latest Next Gen in Lodging episode celebrates two women's experience in hospitality.
Events driving hotel demand, experts sayRecent CoStar News Hotels podcast episodes highlight the impact of sports.
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Buyer to spend circa $60 million repositioning the Regal Oriental
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New survey provides some insights into workers looking for change
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San Diego, St. Louis shine as host markets of NCAA men’s tournament
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New general managers in Boston and Philadelphia
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Hotels may be missing out more than they will ever know
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Video
Ownership
Now's a good time to be a buyer, Arriba Capital's Ryan Bosch says
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Latest Middle East crisis a headwind but hoteliers hope the conflict is temporary
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Facility from TPG and existing shareholders to fund global expansion
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Make your hotel’s unique story central to everything you do
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Analytics
K-shaped economy continues to affect hotel industry's momentum
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Ownership
Interest rate remains unchanged so far in 2026
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Investors like Italy’s top three cities but expand search into secondary markets
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People
Hospitality America eyes acquisitions to fuel growth
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London-based Yotel will remain independent but join new Select by Hilton designation
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Analytics
Markets like Las Vegas, Nashville draw more music tourism
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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International News
Iran
Insiders project two-month conflict and nine-month tail
Iran
Vietnam
Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
Vietnam
India
Leela’s parent company, Schloss Bangalore, went public in 2025
India
Spain
Madrid real estate investment trust values the deal at €300 million
Spain
Italy
How the 2026 Winter Games in Italy compare to past Olympics in South Korea, Vancouver
Italy
India
The majority of the hotels will fly Radisson Red flag
India
Podcast
Australia
Exec says 'human element' can influence profits
Australia
Earnings
Sweden
Stockholm firm's acquisition of Ireland's Dalata in November added 25% to its room count
Sweden
Zimbabwe
Harare-based firm on selling spree but retains seven hotels
Zimbabwe
Croatia
Deal increases Medora’s market capitalization to approximately $40 million
Croatia
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White-label management firms likely to evolve due to legacy 'dying'
Greece
Podcast
Thailand
Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
Thailand
The decoupling of GDP and travel demand could be a benefit in Europe, according to IHG CEO Elie Maalouf, who said the region's strong international inbound travel can offset other softness.
Forward bookings data teases potential early winners among US World Cup host markets
Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles report the highest gains in occupancy for June and July
Houston hotels saddle up to ride wave of spring momentum
Ahead of being a host city for the World Cup and the emerging potential for more convention business, downtown sees promise.
Three in NYC: Unpacking luxury hotel deal dynamics with Gencom CEO Karim Alibhai
Gencom bought three luxury hotels in New York City in less than two years.
Accor CEO acknowledges reality of travel to Middle East amid conflict
Despite another war in the Middle East, Accor Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin praised the global hotel industry's resiliency and said he felt compelled to visit his company's hotels in the United Arab Emirates.
'Nothing is easy': Investors return to fundamentals to get hotel deals done
Relationships at each stage of the dealmaking process and conviction are key to getting transactions done in the current environment.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
New platform AYARA to focus on midscale business-focused hospitality
Brands
Ownership
Buyer to spend circa $60 million repositioning the Regal Oriental
Ownership
Opinions
New survey provides some insights into workers looking for change
Opinions
Analytics
San Diego, St. Louis shine as host markets of NCAA men’s tournament
Analytics
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for March 26
People
New general managers in Boston and Philadelphia
People
Opinions
Hotels may be missing out more than they will ever know
Opinions
Video
Ownership
Now's a good time to be a buyer, Arriba Capital's Ryan Bosch says
Ownership
Video
Brands
Latest Middle East crisis a headwind but hoteliers hope the conflict is temporary
Brands
Facility from TPG and existing shareholders to fund global expansion
Opinions
Make your hotel’s unique story central to everything you do
Opinions
Analytics
K-shaped economy continues to affect hotel industry's momentum
Analytics
Ownership
Interest rate remains unchanged so far in 2026
Ownership
Podcast
Brands
Investors like Italy’s top three cities but expand search into secondary markets
Brands
Video
People
Hospitality America eyes acquisitions to fuel growth
People
Brands
London-based Yotel will remain independent but join new Select by Hilton designation
Brands
Analytics
Markets like Las Vegas, Nashville draw more music tourism
Analytics
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Iran
Insiders project two-month conflict and nine-month tail
Iran
Vietnam
Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
Vietnam
India
Leela’s parent company, Schloss Bangalore, went public in 2025
India
Spain
Madrid real estate investment trust values the deal at €300 million
Spain
Italy
How the 2026 Winter Games in Italy compare to past Olympics in South Korea, Vancouver
Italy
India
The majority of the hotels will fly Radisson Red flag
India
Podcast
Australia
Exec says 'human element' can influence profits
Australia
Earnings
Sweden
Stockholm firm's acquisition of Ireland's Dalata in November added 25% to its room count
Sweden
Zimbabwe
Harare-based firm on selling spree but retains seven hotels
Zimbabwe
Croatia
Deal increases Medora’s market capitalization to approximately $40 million
Croatia
Greece
White-label management firms likely to evolve due to legacy 'dying'
Greece
Podcast
Thailand
Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
Thailand
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