January 5, 2026
Hotel construction activity in Florida buoyed by upper-tier, branded developments
The national hotel development pipeline has remained muted in recent years. However, hotel construction activity in Florida shows no signs of stopping.
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January 5, 2026Vacation planning 101: Analyzing the most expensive leisure submarkets in the Southeast and their less pricey alternatives
Travel planning is never easy. Picking a destination requires effort, and searching for attractions and points of interest can be draining. Most important, selecting accommodations that offer comfort, elevate the experience and fit a budget could be the most daunting task.
January 2, 2026What to watch in 2026: Hotel owners will be laser-focused on operating margins
The U.S. hotel industry is facing another year of limited options for increasing the average daily rate, or ADR, with the current forecast calling for an average gain of just 1%, well below the expected level of cost increases for many expense line items.
January 2, 2026How demand shift and market mix impact corporate transient strategies for Atlanta hotels
Business travel is a primary demand source for hotels in Atlanta. The market is home to 18 Fortune 500 corporations, 37 Fortune 1000 companies and many regional headquarters. Several submarkets that cater to corporate travelers include the Central Business District, or CBD, Buckhead, Galleria-Marietta, Alpharetta-North and Perimeter Center-Roswell.- December 31, 2025
International travel to turn FIFA World Cup into '10 Super Bowls'
The majority of the 48 national soccer sides competing in this summer 2026’s U.S.-Canada-Mexico FIFA World Cup have booked their transport and hotels, and the legions of European fans set to come to the Americas is putting hoteliers there into a frenzy. 
December 30, 2025How the tone of hotel industry conferences mirrored broader expectations in 2025
The mood of the hotel industry noticeably shifted through the course of 2025, and there might be no better barometer tracking that shift than the tone of commentary at major hotel industry events throughout the year.- December 26, 2025
CoStar News Hotels podcast network rewinds on 2025
It's time to unveil the 2025 CoStar News Hotels wrapped, podcast edition. 
December 26, 2025Advice from Barry Sternlicht, lower-than-expected demand top hotel headlines of the year
What will be the legacy of 2025 in the hotel industry?
December 24, 2025Luxury hotels have underpinned revenue growth in the UK
Hotel class performance in the UK presents a mixed picture as the year draws to a close, according to CoStar data.
December 24, 2025Hotel sector year in review 2025: a year of two halves
The UK hotel sector navigated a complex landscape in 2025, marked by shifting consumer behaviour, uneven performance across markets and evolving investment strategies. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, the market demonstrated resilience, supported by events, international travel, a mostly positive supply landscape and targeted capital deployment.- December 23, 2025
This year’s biggest UK hotel transactions
The UK is considered one of the most liquid markets in Europe, attracting global investors to invest in real estate, including hospitality assets. 
December 23, 2025A look back at hotel openings that made their mark in the regional UK markets in 2025
The UK remains an attractive market for hotel development, with investors and operators continuing to seek opportunities in key locations. Despite its challenges and a general slowdown in construction activity, approximately 11,500 rooms are underway across the regional UK markets.
December 22, 2025Hotel performance in Los Angeles diverges sharply by property class, location
The performance of the Los Angeles hotel market in 2025 was a tale of two halves. After a strong start to the year marked by robust room demand and elevated revenue, the second half of the year was plagued by widening performance gaps across both hotel classes and geographical segments, as shifting traveler behavior and broader economic caution reshaped hotel demand.
December 22, 2025UK hotels could not pass on inflationary increases to consumers in 2025
A lack of pricing power throughout 2025 has negatively affected average daily rates, which have mostly lagged inflationary increases, according to CoStar data.
December 22, 2025In a year of uncertainty, hotel data helps tell the story
The throughline to all U.S. hotel performance data this year? There's always more to the story.
December 22, 2025A look at the hotels that shook up the London market in 2025
Over 3,000 hotel rooms are expected to have opened this year, according to CoStar data.- December 19, 2025
US hotel performance declines continue throughout December
U.S. hotel room demand fell for a fifth consecutive week from Dec. 7-13 and has fallen in 23 of the past 33 weeks. - December 18, 2025
College Football Playoff’s new campus-hosted format and its impact on hotel performance
This weekend, the College Football Playoff kicks off on four college campuses across the U.S. 
December 18, 2025Compression dynamics on hotel performance at the FIFA World Cup: Dallas vs. Atlanta
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to have a significant effect on hotel demand across North America, with both Dallas and Atlanta hosting semifinal matches. The tournament’s expanded format and global reach will bring a surge of visitors, but the impact on hotel compression will play out differently in each city.
December 18, 2025The gap between average daily rates in London and Edinburgh narrows
London and Edinburgh achieve the highest average daily rates in the UK, with London topping the rankings. However, over the past five years, Edinburgh’s hotel prices have closed the gap with those in London, as the demand profile in Scotland began to shift.
