HOTEL NEWS
CoStar World News for Jan. 8Russian hotel investment wanes; UK property deals poised for rebound; Venture acquires prominent French office campuses
Here are CoStar's top hotel stories of past yearShrinking demand for hotel rooms, fewer international tourists and rising expenses resulted in a 'bumpy' time for US hotels.
International travel to turn FIFA World Cup into '10 Super Bowls'With the majority of qualifying national teams announced for this year’s FIFA World Cup, hoteliers and host markets are seeing international interest ramp up, with fans from five nations — three from Europe, two from South America — predicted to have an outsize impact.
Russian hotel industry beginning to run out of fuelWeak hospitality performance and a negative general economic environment resulted in no new branded hotels opening in St. Petersburg since the beginning of 2025.
Miami waterfront project that includes luxury hotel secures $464.5 million loanThe deal represents the single largest land acquisition loan in Miami that will eventually be the home of a luxury hotel and residences.
A review of the year's biggest hotel dealsAmong 2025's U.S. hotel transactions show the EAST Miami and JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge were among the highest-priced to trade.
Hoteliers hope for stability in the new year following 'shake-up' of 2025The Next Gen in Lodging podcast hosts look back at the past 12 months and make their 2026 predictions.
CoStar News Hotels podcast network rewinds on 2025Here are the most-downloaded CoStar News Hotels podcasts of the year.
Advice from Barry Sternlicht, lower-than-expected demand top hotel headlines of the yearRead a roundup of the most-read stories from CoStar News Hotels this year.
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5 things to know
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Opinions
2026 performance will be muted, but your mileage may vary
Opinions
People
Marriott's CFO succession plans, new CEO at Remington Hospitality
People
Brands
Rise in tariffs, bifurcation in market shape 2026 hospitality design trends
Brands
Brands
Brand enters management agreement for 13 of 14 properties sold
Brands
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Headlines for Jan. 7
- Prosecutors claim Swiss resort bar skipped safety checks for five years
- GFI refinances Ace Brooklyn for $112.5 million
- Vietnam’s Wink Hotels folded into Hyatt’s Unscripted brand
- Urban Partners acquires Copenhagen development for $95 million
- Hilton removes Minneapolis hotel from platforms after DHS controversy
Operations
Preserved properties bring charm, culture to modern travelers
Operations
Operations
Hotel programs benefit Okavango Delta environments, wildlife and communities
Operations
Brands
European, International and domestic partnerships targeted rising star, India
Brands
Operations
Operators say outperforming competitors still key
Operations
Revenue Management
Economic uncertainty, attracting new talent and evolving roles among the highlights
Revenue Management
Operations
Labor trends continue in positive direction
Operations
Ownership
Deals pace picked up after uncertainty created a midyear pause
Ownership
Podcast
Experts praise 'resilience,' bemoan 'uncertainty'
Analytics
Executives' commentary shifted along with economic outlook
Analytics
Ownership
Uncertainty stymied the early optimism of investors
Ownership
Design & Construction
Don't expect to see Cloud Dancer in hotels next year
Design & Construction
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Russia
No new branded hotels have opened in St. Petersburg since early 2025
Russia
Podcast
United Kingdom
Hotel operations saddled with higher costs of food, labor and business rates
United Kingdom
Tanzania
Hospitality consultancy morphed into ownership company during pandemic
Tanzania
United Kingdom
Airlines, hotels, cruises and individual travelers all want to reduce their carbon footprint
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
Bid values the Hong Kong-based firm at $4.2 billion
Hong Kong
Germany
InterGlobe will reposition more of its K+K Hotels’ assets to lifestyle brand Miiro
Germany
United Kingdom
Hotel management group sees potential deals across European continent
United Kingdom
Curacao
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
Curacao
United Kingdom
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
United Kingdom
Japan
Real estate investment trusts lead domestic players
Japan
France
L Catterton has positioned itself to acquire hotel that closed in 2020
France
While hotel rates and occupancy are strong in the Big Apple, the city's Hotel Week promotion seeks to generate additional bookings from value-conscious travelers during a slightly slower period.
A&O acquires Manchester hotels from Ares and EQ
A&O Hotels and Hostels is acquiring two adjoining hotels in Manchester via a freehold agreement with plans to combine the two properties into the A&O Manchester City Centre.
Hotel financing expert: Don't wait on interest rate cuts in '26
Jared Schlosser, head of originations and C-PACE at Peachtree Group, believes the new year will be a solid one for "strong borrowers."
Protecting Iceland's fragile ecosystem is top of mind in Black Sand Hotel's design, operations
Opening a new hotel in rural areas of Iceland involves understanding and taking responsibility for the fragility, uniqueness, wildlife and travel requirements of a country that is geographically young and constantly evolving.
Head developer hopes to spark Saudi pride with soon-to-open Amaala hotel giga-project
More than a quarter of the 4,000-key hotel property is slated to open early in Saudi Arabia in 2026.
After a year of uncertainty, hotel revenue managers set strategies for 2026
Hotel revenue managers are focused on being able to drive rate where they can.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Opinions
2026 performance will be muted, but your mileage may vary
Opinions
People
Marriott's CFO succession plans, new CEO at Remington Hospitality
People
Brands
Rise in tariffs, bifurcation in market shape 2026 hospitality design trends
Brands
Brands
Brand enters management agreement for 13 of 14 properties sold
Brands
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for Jan. 7
- Prosecutors claim Swiss resort bar skipped safety checks for five years
- GFI refinances Ace Brooklyn for $112.5 million
- Vietnam’s Wink Hotels folded into Hyatt’s Unscripted brand
- Urban Partners acquires Copenhagen development for $95 million
- Hilton removes Minneapolis hotel from platforms after DHS controversy
Operations
Preserved properties bring charm, culture to modern travelers
Operations
Operations
Hotel programs benefit Okavango Delta environments, wildlife and communities
Operations
Brands
European, International and domestic partnerships targeted rising star, India
Brands
Operations
Operators say outperforming competitors still key
Operations
Revenue Management
Economic uncertainty, attracting new talent and evolving roles among the highlights
Revenue Management
Operations
Labor trends continue in positive direction
Operations
Ownership
Deals pace picked up after uncertainty created a midyear pause
Ownership
Podcast
Experts praise 'resilience,' bemoan 'uncertainty'
Analytics
Executives' commentary shifted along with economic outlook
Analytics
Ownership
Uncertainty stymied the early optimism of investors
Ownership
Design & Construction
Don't expect to see Cloud Dancer in hotels next year
Design & Construction
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Russia
No new branded hotels have opened in St. Petersburg since early 2025
Russia
Podcast
United Kingdom
Hotel operations saddled with higher costs of food, labor and business rates
United Kingdom
Tanzania
Hospitality consultancy morphed into ownership company during pandemic
Tanzania
United Kingdom
Airlines, hotels, cruises and individual travelers all want to reduce their carbon footprint
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
Bid values the Hong Kong-based firm at $4.2 billion
Hong Kong
Germany
InterGlobe will reposition more of its K+K Hotels’ assets to lifestyle brand Miiro
Germany
United Kingdom
Hotel management group sees potential deals across European continent
United Kingdom
Curacao
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
Curacao
United Kingdom
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
United Kingdom
Japan
Real estate investment trusts lead domestic players
Japan
France
L Catterton has positioned itself to acquire hotel that closed in 2020
France
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