HOTEL NEWS
Global Report
CoStar World News for July 24Weather, global conflicts test Greek hotels; London offices capitalize on rising demand; Seine River area emerges as French logistics hub
AI, collaboration the key drivers of change for hotel sales and marketingExperts stress consistency to prepare for AI search.
Podcast
Soft summer demand among hotel topics of the month for CoStar Hotels podcastsTopics covered in CoStar News Hotels podcasts over the last month span the globe and range from a demand slowdown for the summer months to how hoteliers can prepare for ICE raids.Weather, global conflicts test Greece's resiliency as a popular tourism destinationHoteliers at several Greek islands have seen waves of tourism demand but fear declines due to the effects of climate change and another refugee crisis.
Global Report
CoStar World News for July 17African hotel franchising gains momentum; UK looks to ban upward-only commercial rent reviews; French logistics leasing reboundsPodcast
Extended-stay hotels maintain equilibrium amid brand, investor interestThe Highland Group's Mark Skinner says performance trends in the segment mirror those seen in the larger hotel industry, reversing trends observed during the pandemic.Renegade Hotels looks to bring lifestyle culture to select-service hotelsBoutique and lifestyle hotel management firm Rebel Hotel Company's new division, Renegade Hotels, will apply its approach to operations to select-service hotels.
Pandox, Eiendomsspar to acquire Ireland’s Dalata Hotel Group for €1.4 billionAfter a few months of wrangling, Dalata Hotel Group has accepted an offer from Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS for 100% its shares that now values the of the Irish hotel firm at €1.4 billion.
Giri Hotels rides wave of growth but stays close to homeThe Northeastern management group keeps business in the family.
California hotel openings pick up the pace in first half of 2025The latest California hotel development survey shows a year-over-year increase in openings, with the new Gaylord Pacific Resort significantly adding to the room count.
What hotel revenue, sales, marketing must understand about each otherThe three disciplines are largely merging into larger commercial teams across the industry.
Global Report
CoStar World News for July 10Spanish hotel deal sets national record; Rugby World Cup winner joins JLL’s UK team; Paris office leasing wanesSnapshots
Four Seasons complex designed to respect historic neighbors — while towering above themArchitects looked to make the Boston tower not detract from buildings at Christian Science Plaza.Podcast
Labor attorney urges hoteliers to prepare for arrival of ICE agentsIn a podcast interview, immigration and hospitality industry attorney Jessica Cook explains what hoteliers need to know about ICE raids and arrests and how they should create response plans for their hotel staff. Hotel owners want better communication from on-property expertsRevenue, sales leaders need to understand different ownership groups' goals and preferred key performance indicators.
Video
CoralTree charts measured growth as resort business outperforms expectationsExecutive Vice President Mike Everett points to steady leisure and group demand driving plans to expand CoralTree's portfolio in the Northeast and beyond.The US hotel deals with big price tags from the first half of 2025CoStar News Hotels rounds up some of the largest individual and portfolio hotel transactions.
Blackstone Real Estate to buy Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor for $200 millionBlackstone Real Estate will buy the 785-key Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor from Allegiant Travel Co., which intends to pay down debt and improve its balance sheet with the proceeds from the sale.
Video
Outrigger CEO sees hope in Hawaii, AsiaThe state of Hawaii is expected to see a dip in Canadian travelers this summer, but Jeff Wagoner believes overall numbers will be up.Featured
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Analytics
Excluding those three markets, US hotel revenue per available room still fell 1.9%
Analytics
Retail
Project includes 48 condo units and expected to be only luxury hotel in the immediate area
Retail
Sale
Bellevue-based chain trades Hotel Five in downtown Seattle as part of move into fulltime hotel management
Sale
Ownership
REIT to use additional funds to pay mortgage loans on three properties
Ownership
Podcast
Podcast
Operations
Tariffs add to challenging environment for furniture, fixtures and equipment
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Hospitality
Investment firm sees opportunity to acquire properties struggling to refinance
Hospitality
People
New general managers in New York City and Clearwater Beach
People
Technology
Upscale, midscale and economy hotels notch biggest guest satisfaction spikes
Technology
Earnings
Earnings
Brands
Hotel brands more bullish than real estate investment trusts
Brands
Ownership
Munich is hottest investment market in Germany, seller says
Ownership
Opinions
It's not about filling rooms, but filling the right rooms at the right rate
Opinions
Design & Construction
Design approach for guestrooms, shared spaces depends on traveler type
Design & Construction
Brands
Gaylord Pacific Resort in California tops the list
Brands
Finance
City may trade real estate with Rida Development in deal to secure hotel occupancy tax funds
Finance
People
Longtime company executive will depart company in March 2026, hospitality giant says
People
Ownership
Economic uncertainty both a driver and obstacle to hotel sales
Ownership
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Greece
Performance varies market by market in Mediterranean country
Greece
Ireland
The Irish company previously rejected an offer worth €1.27 billion
Ireland
South Africa
Brands, property owners and operators must collaborate to achieve return on investment
South Africa
Spain
The resort last changed hands in 2021 in a portfolio with additional hotels
Spain
Congo
Lenders shy away from large swaths of the continent due to risk and uncertainty
Congo
Japan
Ishin has 17 urban hotels in its portfolio
Japan
South Africa
Operator prioritizes alignment with African hotel owners as it expands to Namibia, Nigeria and Senegal
South Africa
Hungary
Ownership consortium headed by Hungarian prime minister’s son-in-law
Hungary
Singapore
Raffles Sentosa Singapore’s focus on melding heritage, design and sustainability
Singapore
United Kingdom
Approximately 225 hotels being used by migrants, down from more than 400 in 2023
United Kingdom
Philippines
New hotels in The Philippines will be affiliated with Radisson Hotel Group brands
Philippines
Australia
Banks set performance targets with green loans
Australia
Spain
The budget brand is open to franchising
Spain
The startup hotel company launches with midscale brands in the extended-stay and select-service segments.
Indianapolis market gains steam ahead of pivotal convention center hotel opening
Indianapolis' hotel supply continues to grow at a rapid pace, and the success of its convention center reopening and subsequent 800-room hotel opening could define the market moving forward.
Earnings
Wyndham execs tout new openings as room revenue drops in second quarter
During the hotel brand company's most recent earnings call, President and CEO Geoff Ballotti said a breakup with the master franchisor of Super 8 hotels in China is on the table.
Marriott closes on $355 million CitizenM deal
Marriott International will add CitizenM's 37 hotels and 8,789 rooms to its global portfolio.
Accor to enter Las Vegas in Treasure Island management deal
Accor plans to assume management of the 2,884-room Treasure Island hotel-casino from Radisson Hotel Group. The Strip mainstay will be renamed and affiliated with Accor's Handwritten Collection.
Earnings
Hilton CEO remains optimistic for year despite 'noisier than expected' second quarter
Revenue per available room dropped 0.5% across Hilton's system, partially due to weak government spending and international demand.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Analytics
Excluding those three markets, US hotel revenue per available room still fell 1.9%
Analytics
Retail
Project includes 48 condo units and expected to be only luxury hotel in the immediate area
Retail
Sale
Bellevue-based chain trades Hotel Five in downtown Seattle as part of move into fulltime hotel management
Sale
Ownership
REIT to use additional funds to pay mortgage loans on three properties
Ownership
Podcast
Podcast
Operations
Tariffs add to challenging environment for furniture, fixtures and equipment
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Hospitality
Investment firm sees opportunity to acquire properties struggling to refinance
Hospitality
People
New general managers in New York City and Clearwater Beach
People
Technology
Upscale, midscale and economy hotels notch biggest guest satisfaction spikes
Technology
Earnings
Earnings
Brands
Hotel brands more bullish than real estate investment trusts
Brands
Ownership
Munich is hottest investment market in Germany, seller says
Ownership
Opinions
It's not about filling rooms, but filling the right rooms at the right rate
Opinions
Design & Construction
Design approach for guestrooms, shared spaces depends on traveler type
Design & Construction
Brands
Gaylord Pacific Resort in California tops the list
Brands
Finance
City may trade real estate with Rida Development in deal to secure hotel occupancy tax funds
Finance
People
Longtime company executive will depart company in March 2026, hospitality giant says
People
Ownership
Economic uncertainty both a driver and obstacle to hotel sales
Ownership
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Greece
Performance varies market by market in Mediterranean country
Greece
Ireland
The Irish company previously rejected an offer worth €1.27 billion
Ireland
South Africa
Brands, property owners and operators must collaborate to achieve return on investment
South Africa
Spain
The resort last changed hands in 2021 in a portfolio with additional hotels
Spain
Congo
Lenders shy away from large swaths of the continent due to risk and uncertainty
Congo
Japan
Ishin has 17 urban hotels in its portfolio
Japan
South Africa
Operator prioritizes alignment with African hotel owners as it expands to Namibia, Nigeria and Senegal
South Africa
Hungary
Ownership consortium headed by Hungarian prime minister’s son-in-law
Hungary
Singapore
Raffles Sentosa Singapore’s focus on melding heritage, design and sustainability
Singapore
United Kingdom
Approximately 225 hotels being used by migrants, down from more than 400 in 2023
United Kingdom
Philippines
New hotels in The Philippines will be affiliated with Radisson Hotel Group brands
Philippines
Australia
Banks set performance targets with green loans
Australia
Spain
The budget brand is open to franchising
Spain
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