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Rate continues to define World Cup-driven hotel performance in knockout stagePhiladelphia and New York City are two of the standout markets to watch.
Americans refuse to cut back on travel despite uncertain macroeconomic factorsAran Ryan, director at Tourism Economics, expects turbulence in the industry to settle and tailwinds to continue momentum.
Podcast
How the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire brings extra life to Pride monthGeneral Manager Justin Henry said all four Los Angeles-area Kimptons had a heavy presence during the city's Pride parade.
AI will democratize distribution, shift focus back to guest experience, hoteliers sayHotel brand companies are expected to adapt as the technology evolves.
Curation of on-property offerings increasingly important in luxury hotel developmentHospitality executives spoke about the necessity of considering all aspects in a guest's stay at a high-end property.
Portman announces $540 million financing package for Cincinnati convention center Marriott developmentThe 700-room property is part of a larger $828 million convention district redevelopment.
Hotel data experts judge which World Cup host markets have an early leadSome host cities are winning the tournament-driven hotel demand game, while others sit on the sidelines.
Video
Virgin Hotels Collection seeks synergies with parent company's other businessesVirgin Hotels Collection Chief Development Officer Greg Doman says markets such as Orlando and Miami are targets for future hotels.
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Rebel Hotel Company targets growth in ultra luxuryThe strategy shift reflects investor interest in smaller, higher-end hotels.
Hotel experts express confidence in capital market trendsThe most favorable hotel investment opportunities are in upscale and lifestyle properties, experts say.
The wait for lower cost of debt continues for US hoteliersThe Federal Open Markets Committee voted to hold the federal funds rate steady as inflation has accelerated.
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PM Hotel Group eyes West Coast, Hawaii for next wave of growthPresident Joseph Bojanowski said the third-party hotel operator is leaning into experiential travel geared toward the younger generations.
Hyatt's Julienne Smith plans to expand on company's advantage in all-inclusive resortsPast acquisitions have set up the hospitality giant to grow further in Latin America.

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    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for July 6
    1. Seasons expanding for European travel
    2. Scandic secures $776 million financing package
    3. What the hotel guests of the future want from tech
    4. EasyJet to sell in $7 billion deal
    5. Collapse of Cuban tourism industry continues
    Operations
    Scandic secures flexibility with new financing framework
    New debt capacity allows for expansion, including taking over Dalata operations
    Operations
    Operations
    Eurazeo exits Spain’s FST Hotels
    Grape Hospitality continues management of three Spanish properties involved in deal
    Operations
    Opinions
    Hotels contribute to tiny Italian island Euro festival
    Guest speaker was Russian filmmaker and 2026 Oscar winner Pavel Talankin
    Opinions
    Video
    Video
    People
    No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says
    Company has more robust pipeline this year, expects more additions
    People
    Operations
    Hoteliers maximize value of properties through strategic repositionings
    Food-and-beverage, spa outlets common targets for revenue growth
    Operations
    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for July 2
    1. California hotel openings drop by nearly half
    2. Heatwave doesn't slow European hotel demand
    3. Hoteliers expect fireworks for July Fourth weekend
    4. US declines to renew Canada, Mexico trade deal
    5. US weekly jobless claims drop by 1,000
    Ownership
    Israel’s Ramat acquires Mongibello Ibiza hotel for €60 million
    Ramat’s Concept hotel brand owns, operates several Ibiza hotels
    Ownership
    Opinions
    Hospitality is America's throughline during its 250 years
    Travelers will always seek out a restful stay
    Opinions
    Analytics
    World Cup fuels record US hotel rates as demand shifts beyond host cities
    Host markets continue to lose occupancy
    Analytics
    Brands
    Spanish hotel guest numbers, spend soar in May
    British, French and German visitors top arrival scores
    Brands
    Video
    Video
    Brands
    Feelings and experiences make for a true luxury hotel stay, Marriott exec says
    In current development environment, hotel conversions are a vital part of growth
    Brands
    Podcast
    Podcast
    Analytics
    US hotel performance strengthens beyond World Cup business
    'Tell Me More' podcast hosts debate how leisure travel will play out this season
    Analytics
    Video
    Video
    People
    Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels
    More owners seek out high-touch operators
    People
    Ownership
    Lenders leverage alternative hotel financing to fill in the gaps
    Developers turn increasingly to EB-5, CPACE debt options
    Ownership
    Operations
    Colonial-era hotels give guests a taste of history as America turns 250
    Four US inns featuring centuries-old experiences
    Operations
    Brands
    Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
    Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
    Brands
    International News
      India
      India's hotels attract investment from outside the travel industry
      Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
      India
      United Arab Emirates
      Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai sells for $300 million
      It's the first prominent hotel deal in UAE since the latest war in Iran began
      United Arab Emirates
      Egypt
      Egyptian infrastructure, government initiatives underpin luxury hotel push
      Country bridging Middle East and Africa battles with perception as unstable market
      Egypt
      Cuba
      Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
      Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
      Cuba
      United States
      Caribe Hospitality sees branded, select-service hotels as path forward in Caribbean and Latin America
      Costa Rica-based owner finds value in sustainability efforts
      United States
      Italy
      Generali acquires Novotel London Tower Bridge
      Italian real estate firm debuts in UK hotel market
      Italy
      Podcast
      Podcast
      Saudi Arabia
      Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
      Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
      Saudi Arabia
      United Kingdom
      Madrid-based Blasson expands hotel portfolio with Four Seasons Seville
      Andalusian hotel will be Four Seasons’ third Spanish hotel
      United Kingdom
      United Kingdom
      UK independent hotels under pressure as costs soar and government support erodes
      UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
      United Kingdom
      United Kingdom
      UAE's Select Group acquires three UK golf hotels
      Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
      United Kingdom
      United Kingdom
      Ireland’s AIB Group refinances four hotels in Dublin, Limerick and Galway
      The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
      United Kingdom
      Nigeria
      Accor to double hotel count in Nigeria following Shoreline Group deal
      Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
      Nigeria
      United States
      European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
      Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
      United States
      Video
      How Rockbridge plans to grow its hospitality platform beyond hotels
      By Stephanie Ricca
      The Columbus, Ohio-based investment firm has been active in the independent, luxury-lifestyle segment.
      Difficult development environment leads to drop in California hotel openings
      With the state pressuring cities to increase the availability of housing, investors see multifamily projects as a better route for returns.
      With the state pressuring cities to increase the availability of housing, investors see multifamily projects as a better route for returns.
      Experts break down how hotel tech can stay ahead of guest desires
      According to a panel of hotel technologists, the companies that tap into AI-powered personalization will win.
      According to a panel of hotel technologists, the companies that tap into AI-powered personalization will win.
      Podcast
      Development activity, lender confidence jump for Asia-Pacific hotels
      Japan remains the favored international hotel investment destination in the Asia-Pacific region.
      Japan remains the favored international hotel investment destination in the Asia-Pacific region.
      Red, white and demand boom: Hoteliers anticipate travel surge for Fourth of July weekend
      Hotels in the Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., markets are seeing year-over-year occupancy and rate increases.
      Hotels in the Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., markets are seeing year-over-year occupancy and rate increases.
      Europe heatwave had limited impact on hotel performance
      Paris saw high occupancy despite record temperatures.
      Paris saw high occupancy despite record temperatures.
      Featured
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for July 6
        1. Seasons expanding for European travel
        2. Scandic secures $776 million financing package
        3. What the hotel guests of the future want from tech
        4. EasyJet to sell in $7 billion deal
        5. Collapse of Cuban tourism industry continues
        Operations
        Scandic secures flexibility with new financing framework
        New debt capacity allows for expansion, including taking over Dalata operations
        Operations
        Operations
        Eurazeo exits Spain’s FST Hotels
        Grape Hospitality continues management of three Spanish properties involved in deal
        Operations
        Opinions
        Hotels contribute to tiny Italian island Euro festival
        Guest speaker was Russian filmmaker and 2026 Oscar winner Pavel Talankin
        Opinions
        Video
        Video
        People
        No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says
        Company has more robust pipeline this year, expects more additions
        People
        Operations
        Hoteliers maximize value of properties through strategic repositionings
        Food-and-beverage, spa outlets common targets for revenue growth
        Operations
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for July 2
        1. California hotel openings drop by nearly half
        2. Heatwave doesn't slow European hotel demand
        3. Hoteliers expect fireworks for July Fourth weekend
        4. US declines to renew Canada, Mexico trade deal
        5. US weekly jobless claims drop by 1,000
        Ownership
        Israel’s Ramat acquires Mongibello Ibiza hotel for €60 million
        Ramat’s Concept hotel brand owns, operates several Ibiza hotels
        Ownership
        Opinions
        Hospitality is America's throughline during its 250 years
        Travelers will always seek out a restful stay
        Opinions
        Analytics
        World Cup fuels record US hotel rates as demand shifts beyond host cities
        Host markets continue to lose occupancy
        Analytics
        Brands
        Spanish hotel guest numbers, spend soar in May
        British, French and German visitors top arrival scores
        Brands
        Video
        Video
        Brands
        Feelings and experiences make for a true luxury hotel stay, Marriott exec says
        In current development environment, hotel conversions are a vital part of growth
        Brands
        Podcast
        Podcast
        Analytics
        US hotel performance strengthens beyond World Cup business
        'Tell Me More' podcast hosts debate how leisure travel will play out this season
        Analytics
        Video
        Video
        People
        Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels
        More owners seek out high-touch operators
        People
        Ownership
        Lenders leverage alternative hotel financing to fill in the gaps
        Developers turn increasingly to EB-5, CPACE debt options
        Ownership
        Operations
        Colonial-era hotels give guests a taste of history as America turns 250
        Four US inns featuring centuries-old experiences
        Operations
        Brands
        Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
        Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
        Brands
        International News
          India
          India's hotels attract investment from outside the travel industry
          Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
          India
          United Arab Emirates
          Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai sells for $300 million
          It's the first prominent hotel deal in UAE since the latest war in Iran began
          United Arab Emirates
          Egypt
          Egyptian infrastructure, government initiatives underpin luxury hotel push
          Country bridging Middle East and Africa battles with perception as unstable market
          Egypt
          Cuba
          Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
          Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
          Cuba
          United States
          Caribe Hospitality sees branded, select-service hotels as path forward in Caribbean and Latin America
          Costa Rica-based owner finds value in sustainability efforts
          United States
          Italy
          Generali acquires Novotel London Tower Bridge
          Italian real estate firm debuts in UK hotel market
          Italy
          Podcast
          Podcast
          Saudi Arabia
          Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
          Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
          Saudi Arabia
          United Kingdom
          Madrid-based Blasson expands hotel portfolio with Four Seasons Seville
          Andalusian hotel will be Four Seasons’ third Spanish hotel
          United Kingdom
          United Kingdom
          UK independent hotels under pressure as costs soar and government support erodes
          UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
          United Kingdom
          United Kingdom
          UAE's Select Group acquires three UK golf hotels
          Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
          United Kingdom
          United Kingdom
          Ireland’s AIB Group refinances four hotels in Dublin, Limerick and Galway
          The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
          United Kingdom
          Nigeria
          Accor to double hotel count in Nigeria following Shoreline Group deal
          Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
          Nigeria
          United States
          European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
          Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
          United States
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