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World Cup scouting report: Houston hosts as both energy capital and Space CityThe municipality known for commerce and growth prepares for the global soccer stage.
Sixteen soccer cities, one global eventCoStar News surveyed every World Cup host market ahead of the sport’s North American takeover.
World Cup scouting report: Vancouver, a tourism town with a tight hotel market, takes on global eventThe soccer tournament is expected to boost the British Columbia economy by more than $1.7 billion.
World Cup scouting report: Toronto, major international city, gets first chance to host the global eventBMO Field got an upgrade to expand its capacity to 45,000 seats ahead of the soccer event.
World Cup scouting report: Boston, a biotech hub with traffic challenges, hosts matchesThe soccer showcase is spotlighting a market where median single-family houses are priced well over $1 million.
World Cup scouting report: Mexico highlights cultural centers with 13 soccer matches in three citiesThe tournament's opening game will pit Mexico's national team against South Africa.
World Cup scouting report: Los Angeles adds soccer to its entertainment cultureFan zones from Venice Beach to Burbank aim to widen the win.
World Cup scouting report: Kansas City, growing town on the move, takes next step in hosting its first gamesCity with a charter Major League Soccer team brings a passionate fan base.
World Cup scouting report: Dallas, where they say bigger is better, lives up to ethos with most North America matchesThe city of Dallas plans to host the largest broadcast center in FIFA history, putting soccer in the spotlight.
World Cup scouting report: Matches come to New York, a global gateway cityThe soccer tournament is expected to drive the city’s hotel rates to new highs.
World Cup scouting report: San Francisco’s AI boom meets a global spotlightSoccer is among the sports giving a lift to tourism after the area's post‑pandemic reset.
World Cup scouting report: From coal miners to pros, Seattle’s soccer roots run deepEmerald City's Lumen Field will host six World Cup matches.
World Cup scouting report: Atlanta, haven for US soccer fans, takes its enthusiasm globalThe host city features the home pitch of the top-drawing MLS club, Atlanta United.
World Cup scouting report: Philadelphia brings a sense of US history to global matchesThe city produced the first soccer player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
World Cup scouting report: Miami, from swampy rail depot to global cultural crossroadsThe city is home to a soccer franchise that is owned and led by famous players.
CoStar World News for May 28Mideast tensions don’t disrupt North Africa hotels; UK dealmakers navigate crisis climate; Spanish investor eyes prominent Paris building
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French hotel firm builds on its long history in Latin America
Brands
Braemar Hotels & Resorts and Ashford Hospitality Trust are selling properties
Opinions
Hotel employees should master nonverbal communication in guest interactions
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People
Succession will be earlier if suitable replacement found, Bazin says
People
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Headlines for June 1
Retail
Project signals potential changes for some properties across the industry
Retail
Ownership
Deal expected to close by third quarter
Ownership
Opinions
The 1 million NEETs in UK 'absorbed into the background noise'
Opinions
Design & Construction
Sit-down dining still vital for resorts, but on-the-go guests prefer 'robust coffee bar'
Design & Construction
Podcast
Analytics
'Tell Me More' podcast hosts discuss higher-than-expected rate, revenue gains
Analytics
Hospitality
Portman Holdings plans renovation of Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel
Hospitality
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Analytics
Philadelphia, Dallas and New York City expected to outperform other host cities
Analytics
Brands
High Speed Two train services to run from London to Birmingham but not farther north
Brands
Ownership
PPHE acknowledges 'fair' proposal and moves discussion to its shareholders
Ownership
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Operations
North America has $8.1 billion in summer travel spend up for grabs, Expedia says
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GD Holdings expands investment with pickup of 16 condos for $21 million
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Operations
Process could vary based on vendor, expert said
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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International News
Spain
Catalan capital moves up from fifth spot, CBRE says
Spain
United Kingdom
Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
United Kingdom
Brazil
Annual Todo Mundo no Rio show pushes rates, revenues up
Brazil
United Kingdom
The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
United Kingdom
Sweden
Redevelopment of Slakthusområdet district one of Scandinavia’s major projects
Sweden
Nigeria
Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
Nigeria
Spain
The move makes the investor Meliá’s second-largest shareholder
Spain
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
India
Listing on NSE Emerge and BSE SME are stepping stones to full stock exchange listing
India
Saudi Arabia
Hoteliers take long view on the kingdom, despite pressures from war in Iran
Saudi Arabia
Ireland
Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
Ireland
Finland
Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
Finland
CoStar revised its 2026 U.S. hotel RevPAR forecast and now predicts 2.8% growth for the year.
UK independent hotels under pressure as costs soar and government support erodes
UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close in the United Kingdom in 2026 as operating costs continue to rise.
Hilton double majors in college-town hotels with Undergraduate launch
The new upper-midscale brand plays off Hilton's existing Graduate lifestyle brand.
Soft brands, conversions drive IHG Hotels & Resorts' growth in Caribbean, Latin America
Deal opportunities in the country could mean Mexico will generate 50% of the company's expansion in the region.
Hotel Equities meshes American corporate discipline, local hospitality in Caribbean and Latin America
The third-party hotel management firm marks a year operating in the CALA region.
Texas billionaire Fertitta to buy Caesars Entertainment
Houston-based Fertitta Entertainment will acquire Caesars Entertainment for $5.7 billion, but the deal also includes $11.9 billion in debt assumption.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
French hotel firm builds on its long history in Latin America
Brands
Braemar Hotels & Resorts and Ashford Hospitality Trust are selling properties
Opinions
Hotel employees should master nonverbal communication in guest interactions
Opinions
People
Succession will be earlier if suitable replacement found, Bazin says
People
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for June 1
Retail
Project signals potential changes for some properties across the industry
Retail
Ownership
Deal expected to close by third quarter
Ownership
Opinions
The 1 million NEETs in UK 'absorbed into the background noise'
Opinions
Design & Construction
Sit-down dining still vital for resorts, but on-the-go guests prefer 'robust coffee bar'
Design & Construction
Podcast
Analytics
'Tell Me More' podcast hosts discuss higher-than-expected rate, revenue gains
Analytics
Hospitality
Portman Holdings plans renovation of Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel
Hospitality
Podcast
Analytics
Philadelphia, Dallas and New York City expected to outperform other host cities
Analytics
Brands
High Speed Two train services to run from London to Birmingham but not farther north
Brands
Ownership
PPHE acknowledges 'fair' proposal and moves discussion to its shareholders
Ownership
Podcast
Operations
North America has $8.1 billion in summer travel spend up for grabs, Expedia says
Operations
Hospitality
GD Holdings expands investment with pickup of 16 condos for $21 million
Hospitality
Podcast
Operations
Process could vary based on vendor, expert said
Operations
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Spain
Catalan capital moves up from fifth spot, CBRE says
Spain
United Kingdom
Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
United Kingdom
Brazil
Annual Todo Mundo no Rio show pushes rates, revenues up
Brazil
United Kingdom
The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
United Kingdom
Sweden
Redevelopment of Slakthusområdet district one of Scandinavia’s major projects
Sweden
Nigeria
Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
Nigeria
Spain
The move makes the investor Meliá’s second-largest shareholder
Spain
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
India
Listing on NSE Emerge and BSE SME are stepping stones to full stock exchange listing
India
Saudi Arabia
Hoteliers take long view on the kingdom, despite pressures from war in Iran
Saudi Arabia
Ireland
Scandic to acquire Dalata operations by end of year
Ireland
Finland
Luxury segment will work if international brands show the way
Finland
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