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CoStar World News for Oct. 16Kazakhstan hotels benefit from state tourism programs; Tritax buys Blackstone UK logistics property; France property 'increasingly operational,' KKR's Morelle says
Hotel transactions climate in UK settles slightly as investors become 'dolphin-ish'Buoyed by liquidity and travel demand, the U.K. hotel transactions market remains stable as investors await more interest rate declines and an increase in distressed hotels coming to market.
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CoStar World News for Oct. 9Hotelier plans Egypt expansion; Pending London big-ticket office sales rise; Blackstone to buy large French industrial portfolio
Braemar Hotels confirms sale of The Clancy in San FranciscoBraemar Hotels & Resorts announced its latest deal amid its plan to offload luxury and upper upscale hotels.
Hoteliers grapple with lackluster performance amid precarious economy, political environmentHotel executives and analysts speaking at The Lodging Conference warn the uncertainty that has persisted this year is likely to continue in 2026.
Hilton's new collection brand Outset targets upper-midscale and upscale hotelsThe first openings for the lifestyle soft brand are expected in Chicago and Utah in November.
Wyndham launches economy lifestyle extension to Dazzler soft brandWyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched an economy lifestyle extension to its Dazzler soft brand, Dazzler Select by Wyndham.
Union activity at hotels takes quieter tone in 2025In one of the major industry shifts year over year, hotel-focused labor activity has quieted down significantly in 2025.
Noble Investment Group joint venture takes on portfolio of 51 Courtyard hotelsVia a joint venture, Noble Investment Group has taken over a portfolio of 51 Courtyard by Marriott hotels from Clarion Partners.
When and where hotels should see demand for FIFA World Cup 26As the ticketing process begins, here are some key dates hoteliers should be aware of for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
Despite economic and overtourism challenges, hoteliers look to tomorrow's opportunitiesThe hotel industry resilient, but the pressures on it are real. Understanding current and future guest concerns around consumer spending, sustainability and more will help hoteliers turn challenges into opportunities.
Smith Hill Capital, Bain Capital close $216 million refinancing of Westin New York Grand CentralThe joint venture between Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital closed on a $216 million refinancing of the Westin New York Grand Central.

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    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for Oct. 16
    1. Majority of US consumers expect economy to weaken
    2. EU exports to US drop significantly in August
    3. Hoteliers frustrated with uncertainty
    4. Sonesta appoints Phil Hugh as chief development officer
    5. UK economy grows slightly in August
    Opinions
    I'm loyal, just not to hotel or airline brands
    My loyalty is to convenience
    Opinions
    Ownership
    A look at the priciest US hotel deals in the third quarter
    At $300 million, EAST Miami sale tops the list
    Ownership
    Analytics
    Hoteliers set expectations for 2026 World Cup demand, pricing power
    Outlook tempered due to displaced group travel
    Analytics
    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for Oct. 15
    1. University of California buys Berkeley hotel for $175.8 million
    2. Slowdown in hiring could lead to additional rate cuts
    3. Langham Hospitality Group shifts focus to management deals
    4. Trump threatens pulling World Cup from Boston
    5. MGM Resorts drops casino bid in New York
    Retail
    MGM Resorts drops its $2.3 billion bid for New York casino license
    Decision comes just weeks after gaming and entertainment giant’s bid secured crucial local support
    Retail
    Opinions
    From SEO to GEO: Making hotel content AI-findable
    It's too easy for hotels to be invisible in AI
    Opinions
    Podcast
    Podcast
    Brands
    Hotel guests to prioritize 'emotional resonance' in 2026 trips, Hilton says
    Hotel company's new trends report predicts focus on silence, comfort, connection with family in travel
    Brands
    Retail
    How Las Vegas hotels, retailers and real estate pros deal with tourism slowdown
    Some businesses, including apartment rental companies, offer discounts
    Retail
    Analytics
    'Confusion, chaos and uncertainty' of current administration weigh on US hotel industry, economist says
    Bernard Baumohl of The Economic Outlook Group outlines short- and long-term worries and opportunities
    Analytics
    Opinions
    Seven tips to drive room-service profitability in luxury hotels
    Consider changes to menus, staffing and ordering
    Opinions
    Ownership
    Pressure builds as hotel sales slump continues
    Sellers need to be 'more realistic' to spark deals
    Ownership
    Podcast
    Podcast
    Operations
    AHLA, business coalition seek long-term fix to chronic seasonal hotel worker shortages
    Lobbying executive says H-2B visa program is decades out of date
    Operations
    Analytics
    Drop in theme park demand not the thrill ride hoteliers want
    Regional parks see lower spending while destination parks benefit from wealthier guests
    Analytics
    Brands
    Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
    Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
    Brands
    International News
      Uzbekistan
      Hoteliers in Central Asia reap benefits of state-led tourism development programs
      Hotels in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan begin to see higher demand from international visitors
      Uzbekistan
      Austria
      JP Hospitality launches lifestyle Pan Am Hotel brand to target airport accommodations
      Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
      Austria
      Spain
      Azora acquires six hotels, operations of peer Spanish firm Medplaya
      Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
      Spain
      Egypt
      Minor Hotels to enter Egypt with scale in Sunrise joint venture
      As part of deal, Minor to debut Anantara hotel brand and operate seven Nile cruise boats
      Egypt
      Austria
      Barceló and KanAm set up joint venture for European hotel development
      Upscale hotels in northern and western Europe to be the focus
      Austria
      Canada
      Canadian travelers push their home and native land to record summer highs
      'Buy Canadian' movement benefits hoteliers across the country
      Canada
      Podcast
      Podcast
      China
      The difference in travel between Asian, western storm seasons
      Business travel still a focus in Asia-Pacific destinations even around typhoons
      China
      United Kingdom
      While hoteliers face challenges, lender interest in London and rest of UK remains high
      Hotel investors still view London as a top target in Europe
      United Kingdom
      France
      In one of French capital’s largest single-asset deals, Paris’ Pullman Montparnasse sells for €300 million
      Buyers are Bain Capital, Columbia Threadneedle and QuinSpark Investment Partners
      France
      Saudi Arabia
      Pace slows on Saudi giga-projects, but tourism growth remains major priority
      Most complex developments are being reevaluated or extended as Saudi officials try to diversify country's economy
      Saudi Arabia
      France
      Bernard Arnault buys jewel of a hotel overlooking the Mediterranean
      Head of LVMH pays €200 million for hotel near Monaco
      France
      Italy
      Langham Hotels turns attention back to Europe 160 years after London hotel opening
      Upcoming Venice hotel will be Langham's second in Europe
      Italy
      South Korea
      Hanwha acquires South Korean Paraspara hotel for 92% discount
      Former owner Samjeong collapsed following Busan hotel fire, deaths
      South Korea
      India
      Indian Hotels Company expands with ANK, Pride and Brij deals
      The three hotel firms operate 154 hotels, nearly all in India
      India
      'Uncertainty is bad for business': Hotel executives express discontent with unpredictability
      By Trevor Simpson
      Hotel executives speaking at The Lodging Conference said the tides are turning in regard to the transaction market but frustration persists with rising operational costs and declining international travel.
      Whitbread focuses on converting underperforming restaurants into additional hotel rooms
      Executives at Whitbread, owner and operator of the Premier Inn hotel brand, expressed confidence that the company's hotels will offset any tax increases stemming from the U.K. government's upcoming budget.
      Executives at Whitbread, owner and operator of the Premier Inn hotel brand, expressed confidence that the company's hotels will offset any tax increases stemming from the U.K. government's upcoming budget.
      Langham Hospitality Group shifts brand growth focus to hotel management deals, CEO says
      Langham Hospitality Group has four hotel brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, which is opening hotels in Venice, Italy, and outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Langham Hospitality Group has four hotel brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, which is opening hotels in Venice, Italy, and outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Podcast
      How Hilton pushes to expand pool of hotel owners
      DeShaun Wise Porter, vice president of strategic pathways and recognition at Hilton, said her company's Unlocking Doors program has provided key networking and education to new hotel investors.
      DeShaun Wise Porter, vice president of strategic pathways and recognition at Hilton, said her company's Unlocking Doors program has provided key networking and education to new hotel investors.
      Where brand executives see the most opportunities and momentum for hotel development
      Development executives from major hotel franchise brands shared demand opportunities they see in 2026 and reasons why the hospitality industry is proving resilient.
      Development executives from major hotel franchise brands shared demand opportunities they see in 2026 and reasons why the hospitality industry is proving resilient.
      Securing Italian hotel yield requires skin in the game and a details-focused approach
      U.S. travelers and global investors are rediscovering Italy, which is adding to growing competition for hotel investment amid a backdrop of cost inflation, pressure on margins and the continuing headaches of fractional ownership and seasonal demand.
      U.S. travelers and global investors are rediscovering Italy, which is adding to growing competition for hotel investment amid a backdrop of cost inflation, pressure on margins and the continuing headaches of fractional ownership and seasonal demand.
      Featured
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for Oct. 16
        1. Majority of US consumers expect economy to weaken
        2. EU exports to US drop significantly in August
        3. Hoteliers frustrated with uncertainty
        4. Sonesta appoints Phil Hugh as chief development officer
        5. UK economy grows slightly in August
        Opinions
        I'm loyal, just not to hotel or airline brands
        My loyalty is to convenience
        Opinions
        Ownership
        A look at the priciest US hotel deals in the third quarter
        At $300 million, EAST Miami sale tops the list
        Ownership
        Analytics
        Hoteliers set expectations for 2026 World Cup demand, pricing power
        Outlook tempered due to displaced group travel
        Analytics
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for Oct. 15
        1. University of California buys Berkeley hotel for $175.8 million
        2. Slowdown in hiring could lead to additional rate cuts
        3. Langham Hospitality Group shifts focus to management deals
        4. Trump threatens pulling World Cup from Boston
        5. MGM Resorts drops casino bid in New York
        Retail
        MGM Resorts drops its $2.3 billion bid for New York casino license
        Decision comes just weeks after gaming and entertainment giant’s bid secured crucial local support
        Retail
        Opinions
        From SEO to GEO: Making hotel content AI-findable
        It's too easy for hotels to be invisible in AI
        Opinions
        Podcast
        Podcast
        Brands
        Hotel guests to prioritize 'emotional resonance' in 2026 trips, Hilton says
        Hotel company's new trends report predicts focus on silence, comfort, connection with family in travel
        Brands
        Retail
        How Las Vegas hotels, retailers and real estate pros deal with tourism slowdown
        Some businesses, including apartment rental companies, offer discounts
        Retail
        Analytics
        'Confusion, chaos and uncertainty' of current administration weigh on US hotel industry, economist says
        Bernard Baumohl of The Economic Outlook Group outlines short- and long-term worries and opportunities
        Analytics
        Opinions
        Seven tips to drive room-service profitability in luxury hotels
        Consider changes to menus, staffing and ordering
        Opinions
        Ownership
        Pressure builds as hotel sales slump continues
        Sellers need to be 'more realistic' to spark deals
        Ownership
        Podcast
        Podcast
        Operations
        AHLA, business coalition seek long-term fix to chronic seasonal hotel worker shortages
        Lobbying executive says H-2B visa program is decades out of date
        Operations
        Analytics
        Drop in theme park demand not the thrill ride hoteliers want
        Regional parks see lower spending while destination parks benefit from wealthier guests
        Analytics
        Brands
        Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
        Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
        Brands
        International News
          Uzbekistan
          Hoteliers in Central Asia reap benefits of state-led tourism development programs
          Hotels in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan begin to see higher demand from international visitors
          Uzbekistan
          Austria
          JP Hospitality launches lifestyle Pan Am Hotel brand to target airport accommodations
          Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
          Austria
          Spain
          Azora acquires six hotels, operations of peer Spanish firm Medplaya
          Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
          Spain
          Egypt
          Minor Hotels to enter Egypt with scale in Sunrise joint venture
          As part of deal, Minor to debut Anantara hotel brand and operate seven Nile cruise boats
          Egypt
          Austria
          Barceló and KanAm set up joint venture for European hotel development
          Upscale hotels in northern and western Europe to be the focus
          Austria
          Canada
          Canadian travelers push their home and native land to record summer highs
          'Buy Canadian' movement benefits hoteliers across the country
          Canada
          Podcast
          Podcast
          China
          The difference in travel between Asian, western storm seasons
          Business travel still a focus in Asia-Pacific destinations even around typhoons
          China
          United Kingdom
          While hoteliers face challenges, lender interest in London and rest of UK remains high
          Hotel investors still view London as a top target in Europe
          United Kingdom
          France
          In one of French capital’s largest single-asset deals, Paris’ Pullman Montparnasse sells for €300 million
          Buyers are Bain Capital, Columbia Threadneedle and QuinSpark Investment Partners
          France
          Saudi Arabia
          Pace slows on Saudi giga-projects, but tourism growth remains major priority
          Most complex developments are being reevaluated or extended as Saudi officials try to diversify country's economy
          Saudi Arabia
          France
          Bernard Arnault buys jewel of a hotel overlooking the Mediterranean
          Head of LVMH pays €200 million for hotel near Monaco
          France
          Italy
          Langham Hotels turns attention back to Europe 160 years after London hotel opening
          Upcoming Venice hotel will be Langham's second in Europe
          Italy
          South Korea
          Hanwha acquires South Korean Paraspara hotel for 92% discount
          Former owner Samjeong collapsed following Busan hotel fire, deaths
          South Korea
          India
          Indian Hotels Company expands with ANK, Pride and Brij deals
          The three hotel firms operate 154 hotels, nearly all in India
          India
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