HOTEL NEWS
CoStar World News for April 2Texas firm backs Saudi hotel expansion; UK healthcare properties poised for more deals; Goldman boosts French housing investment
CoStar World News for March 26Vietnam-based hotelier gets new owner; Landsec hoists for-sale sign at famous London site; Venture targets French luxury hotel business
European hoteliers remain hopeful on deals despite uncertaintyEditors recap the second day of the International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA from Berlin.
'Nothing is easy': Investors return to fundamentals to get hotel deals doneRelationships at each stage of the dealmaking process and conviction are key to getting transactions done in the current environment.
Hotel CEO warns of leadership gap as AI reshapes industryHospitality America is eyeing acquisitions to fuel its next phase of growth.
War in Iran will have lasting effects on regional travel patternsThe current crisis in the Middle East is likely to have a marked effect on sentiment, air routes and hub transportation centers.
Global hotel executives stress calm in season of geopolitical uncertaintyEditors recap the opening day of the International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA from Berlin, where hotel executives acknowledged the disruption of the Iran war.
Some submarkets show uptick in hotel transaction activity as conversions continue to be easier to pencilNow's a good time to be a buyer, Arriba Capital Principal Ryan Bosch said in an exclusive video interview.
Data experts on hospitality's ongoing headwinds and the case for optimismThe K-shaped economy continues to affect the U.S. hotel industry's momentum, according to data forecasters and analysts.
How private equity firms, smaller hotel ownership groups differ in approachSmaller hotel ownership groups can afford to be more patient in their hotel investments in this cycle compared to large private equity firms.
How AHLA is pushing for labor relief for US hoteliers ahead of major eventsAn executive with the top hotel lobbying group in the U.S. is hopeful that strong performance will come from the upcoming World Cup and 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Dubai-based management firm makes its debut in Africa
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Chip Conley's latest venture is a perfect expression of that hotel life
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Exec explains how cost pressures have affected business
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Guest experience, localization are more important than ever
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Deal is real estate investment firm CLI Dartriver’s first hotel acquisition
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Braemar, a REIT undergoing liquidation, hires JLL to market property
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Ownership
Newport Hospitality exec on why the World Cup won't save its year
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Hoteliers share strategies for how they're managing and avoiding additional costs
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People
It's prudent to develop hotels now in preparation for better fundamentals down the line
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Office
Loan to be secured by Fashion Centre, Metro Tower, Ritz-Carlton in Northern Virginia
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CEO says Europe benefits from international inbound travel amid GDP drops
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Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles report highest gains in occupancy for June and July
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Rodeo gives market an annual boost, but there's more going on in the city
Analytics
Video
Ownership
Miami-based owner recently bought The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
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Sébastien Bazin shares why he recently visited Accor's hotels United Arab Emirates
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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Iran
Saudi Arabia is faring better than United Arab Emirates
Iran
Hong Kong
Buyer to spend circa $60 million repositioning the Regal Oriental
Hong Kong
Saudi Arabia
New platform AYARA to focus on midscale business-focused hospitality
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
Vietnam
Iran
Insiders project two-month conflict and nine-month tail
Iran
India
Leela’s parent company, Schloss Bangalore, went public in 2025
India
Spain
Madrid real estate investment trust values the deal at €300 million
Spain
Italy
How the 2026 Winter Games in Italy compare to past Olympics in South Korea, Vancouver
Italy
India
The majority of the hotels will fly Radisson Red flag
India
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Australia
Exec says 'human element' can influence profits
Australia
Earnings
Sweden
Stockholm firm's acquisition of Ireland's Dalata in November added 25% to its room count
Sweden
Zimbabwe
Harare-based firm on selling spree but retains seven hotels
Zimbabwe
Croatia
Deal increases Medora’s market capitalization to approximately $40 million
Croatia
Greece
White-label management firms likely to evolve due to legacy 'dying'
Greece
Podcast
Thailand
Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
Thailand
Radisson Hotel Group's Federico González Tejera says no one takes responsibility for the lack of seamless travel.
Accor signs memorandum of understanding to sell its stake in Essendi
Blackstone is set to acquire a stake in the company.
Hoteliers say brands, operators need to be 'relentless' in every part of the business
Amid macroeconomic headwinds, the hospitality industry needs to be investable and everyone should view the business through the ownership lens.
Hospitality might not be a lifelong career for young people entering the workforce
Younger hotel employees seem reluctant to stay in the global hotel industry long term, according to hospitality labor expert Chris Mumford.
Investors bullish on New York City hotels despite development, operating challenges
Legislation makes the Big Apple difficult to develop or operate in, and yet it could be the hottest hotel investment market in the country.
Marriott to add luxury wellness offerings with Lefay joint venture
The Lefay portfolio includes two resorts in Italy with another three on the way.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Brands
Dubai-based management firm makes its debut in Africa
Brands
Opinions
Chip Conley's latest venture is a perfect expression of that hotel life
Opinions
Video
Operations
Exec explains how cost pressures have affected business
Operations
Operations
Guest experience, localization are more important than ever
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Finance
Deal is real estate investment firm CLI Dartriver’s first hotel acquisition
Finance
Sale
Braemar, a REIT undergoing liquidation, hires JLL to market property
Sale
Video
Ownership
Newport Hospitality exec on why the World Cup won't save its year
Ownership
Brands
Hoteliers share strategies for how they're managing and avoiding additional costs
Brands
Video
People
It's prudent to develop hotels now in preparation for better fundamentals down the line
People
Office
Loan to be secured by Fashion Centre, Metro Tower, Ritz-Carlton in Northern Virginia
Office
Brands
CEO says Europe benefits from international inbound travel amid GDP drops
Brands
Analytics
Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles report highest gains in occupancy for June and July
Analytics
Analytics
Rodeo gives market an annual boost, but there's more going on in the city
Analytics
Video
Ownership
Miami-based owner recently bought The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Ownership
Brands
Sébastien Bazin shares why he recently visited Accor's hotels United Arab Emirates
Brands
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Iran
Saudi Arabia is faring better than United Arab Emirates
Iran
Hong Kong
Buyer to spend circa $60 million repositioning the Regal Oriental
Hong Kong
Saudi Arabia
New platform AYARA to focus on midscale business-focused hospitality
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Through ownership and investment, SC Capital's portfolio grows to 38,000 APAC hotel rooms
Vietnam
Iran
Insiders project two-month conflict and nine-month tail
Iran
India
Leela’s parent company, Schloss Bangalore, went public in 2025
India
Spain
Madrid real estate investment trust values the deal at €300 million
Spain
Italy
How the 2026 Winter Games in Italy compare to past Olympics in South Korea, Vancouver
Italy
India
The majority of the hotels will fly Radisson Red flag
India
Podcast
Australia
Exec says 'human element' can influence profits
Australia
Earnings
Sweden
Stockholm firm's acquisition of Ireland's Dalata in November added 25% to its room count
Sweden
Zimbabwe
Harare-based firm on selling spree but retains seven hotels
Zimbabwe
Croatia
Deal increases Medora’s market capitalization to approximately $40 million
Croatia
Greece
White-label management firms likely to evolve due to legacy 'dying'
Greece
Podcast
Thailand
Tourism officials bank on wellness to overcome headwinds
Thailand
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