January 26, 2026
These mocktails kept hotel bars busy in Dry January
A Dry January doesn’t have to be a boring January.
6,832 Operations results
- January 23, 2026
CoStar News Hotels podcasts focus on shift from '25 to '26
The arrival of a new year gives hoteliers the opportunity to look back at the year that was and look forward to the year that is yet to be, and that's what many recent CoStar News Hotels podcasts did. 
January 22, 2026Owner optimism on hotel acquisitions continues in Europe, but there will be more focus on costs
MADRID — European hotel owners hope to be net buyers in 2026, despite geopolitical headlines becoming noisier and potentially more unsettling.
January 21, 2026Hungary eyes hotel demand sources outside of EU as rising costs hit affordability
The Hungarian hospitality industry is benefiting from its value positioning and broader visitor base, but future growth will depend on balancing affordability with rising costs, expanding demand beyond Budapest and converting strong visitor numbers into long-term profitability.
January 21, 2026Hotel guests can expect 'wild wellness,' personalized health trends in 2026
When it comes to wellness trends, it all boils down to what's old is new, says Pam Cruse, co-founder and chief marketing officer of holistic hotel brand SCP Hotels.
January 21, 2026Timing of holidays a gift for hoteliers this year
The beginning of a new year means its time to break out a new calendar and mark the important dates to watch, especially holidays or opportunities for travel.
January 20, 2026Europe's active year of hotel company deals may not repeat itself in 2026
MADRID — Europe's hotel industry market in 2025 was mostly dominated by single-asset deals, but a few notable larger mergers and acquisitions were pulled off thanks to timing, trust and partnership, according to hotel owners.
January 20, 2026German hotel firm Revo files for bankruptcy, 125 hotels involved
Revo Hospitality Group has filed for bankruptcy in the Charlottenburg District Court in Berlin, Germany.- January 16, 2026
Hotel labor market stabilizes as employers offer flexibility in pay, hours
All signs point to a more favorable labor environment in 2026 compared to recent years for hoteliers, but there is also a sense that the overall environment could change at any time. 
January 15, 2026Sluggish growth, high debt among global economic concerns in 2026
Inflation and interest rates are settling globally, and stocks — especially if they're artificial intelligence related — are doing well, two points that provide hope for 2026.
January 14, 2026Aparthotel company Kasa buys luxury competitor Mint House
Aparthotel company Kasa is buying luxury residential hospitality operator Mint House.
January 14, 2026An update on the US labor rules that could affect hotel operators
The new year brings with it a renewed agenda for the federal government’s approach to U.S. labor laws.
January 9, 2026Soho House privatization deal hits hurdle as MCR stumbles over $200 million
MCR Hotels' plans to acquire all remaining shares in hotel and membership club brand Soho House have hit a bump in the road, according to a Securities & Exchange Commission filing.
January 8, 2026A&O acquires Manchester hotels from Ares and EQ
Germany’s A&O Hotels and Hostels is moving into Manchester with the freehold acquisition of two adjoining hotel properties, the 164-room Novotel Manchester Centre on Dickinson Street and 127-room Ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street.
January 6, 2026Protecting Iceland's fragile ecosystem is top of mind in Black Sand Hotel's design, operations
Few places on earth offer the same sense of remoteness, connection and tranquility as Iceland.
January 6, 2026Botswana’s wilderness hotels remain benchmark for sustainable safari-hotel design
The tourism business model in the African country of Botswana is one of lower guest volume and higher average daily rate.
January 6, 2026Head developer hopes to spark Saudi pride with soon-to-open Amaala hotel giga-project
As one of Saudi Arabia's giga-projects nears its first phase of openings, its head developer says they hope it will be a source of pride for the country's citizens.
January 2, 2026Check into the past with these timeless historic hotels
The United States is home to hundreds of historic hotels, and travelers have their pick of long-running inns and adaptive-reuse properties for unique stays across the country.
December 31, 2025Partnerships boosted hotel portfolios and distribution in 2025
With competition for hotel transactions and sites heating up and operational and development costs increasing, further putting pressure on margins, branded hotel firms are increasingly partnering — not acquiring — with investors, management and third-party operators to grow scale and distribution.- 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.
