February 6, 2026
Gencom buys Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Miami-based investment firm Gencom bought the 253-key Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park.
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February 6, 2026Investment firm Prosperus will acquire remaining stake in Croatian hotel firm Medora
Zagreb-based investment firm Prosperus Growth Sedam has received approval from the Zagreb Stock Exchange to acquire the remaining 1.1 million shares in Croatian hotel operator Medora Hoteli i Ljetovalista, or Medora Hotels & Resorts.
February 6, 2026Hotel execs outline multiple paths for growth
LOS ANGELES — Growth comes in many different forms, but it’s not something that just happens on its own.
February 5, 2026Debt stress boosts California hotel deals
The hotel deals pace picked up in California during the second half of 2025, driven in large part by distressed sales.
February 4, 2026How hotel execs view empowerment as a way to attract, retain talent
LOS ANGELES — How a hotel company’s leaders act and elevate their employees are key factors in the battle for talent, executives said.
February 3, 2026KKR sells two UK Delta hotels, puts two more up for sale
New York City-based Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partners, most often referred to as KKR & Co., and its joint-venture partner, Boston-based The Baupost Group, have sold several of their United Kingdom hotels branded Delta by Marriott and have plans to sell more.
January 28, 2026Hoteliers hope to rise above chaos, uncertainty in 2026
LOS ANGELES — During the second day of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, hoteliers were hoping for fewer disruptions in 2026 than 2025, and many are indicating that a slightly less turbulent year could be a pathway to success.
January 27, 2026Executives enter 2026 with caution despite major events that should be a 'home run' for US hotels
LOS ANGELES — Every new year brings the possibility of a new start, and hoteliers attending the Americas Lodging Investment Summit are hoping that's the case in 2026.
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 22, 2026
Wall Street analysts expect 2026 to be 'less bad' for hotel companies
Wall Street analysts who cover publicly traded hotel companies are entering the new year with some sense of optimism, but that outlook is largely in relation to the tough year hotels faced in 2025. 
January 20, 2026Noble buys portfolio of 14 WoodSpring Suites hotels
Noble Investment Group bought a 14-property portfolio of WoodSpring Suites-branded hotels located across the U.S.
January 20, 2026US hotel deals: Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown sells for $260 million
This roundup features the latest hotel transactions in the U.S. hotel industry.
January 16, 2026Escapade roars into Belgium with second Formula 1 hotel
British hotel firm Escapade, which specializes in Formula 1 trackside hotels and race-day hospitality, is upping gears with a second hotel.
January 13, 2026LondonMetric spends £89 million on 9 UK Premier Inns
Real estate investment firm LondonMetric Property has acquired nine Premier Inn hotels in the United Kingdom from publicly listed hotel firm Whitbread PLC for £89 million ($120 million).- January 13, 2026
Hoteliers concerned over lack of accommodations around soon-to-open Sydney international airport
In late 2026, Sydney’s second airport is set to open in the area known as Badgerys Creek, 27 miles west of the Sydney Central Business District. 
January 12, 2026UK hotel transactions set up for 'good year' in 2026 but macroeconomic environment tempers excitement
For another full year, single-asset hotel sales dominated the United Kingdom and Ireland transactions market, but there were some notable portfolio sales. Hotel industry experts are confident that 2026 will be a positive year for transactions, but macroeconomic trends and updates to the U.K. budget will give hoteliers some pause.
January 9, 2026Spain-based RIU Hotels & Resorts acquires The Westminster in London for £290 million
The new year has started off with a bang in London's hotel market as Mallorca, Spain-based RIU Hotels & Resorts has acquired the 494-room The Westminster, Curio Collection by Hilton for £290 million ($389 million), according to investment bank AHV Associates.
January 9, 2026While more hotels open in California, fewer enter development pipeline
California saw a year-over-year increase in new hotel openings in 2025, but that’s a reflection of the projects nearing the finish line last year and not a sign of a new trend.- January 9, 2026
Hotel stocks end 2025 slightly positive
Stock prices for the hotel industry's public companies ended 2025 in the black. 
January 7, 2026Hotel financing expert: Don't wait on interest rate cuts in '26
The hotel financing environment is shaping up to be a "tale of two cities" for borrowers this year.
