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Hoteliers gain clarity with World Cup group draw releaseBusinesses now know which countries will be playing in their cities.
Wall Street pressure for growth spurred Marriott to overlook visible risks in Sonder deal, experts sayHotel industry analysts say the fallout from the aparthotel company's meltdown won't have long-term effects on Marriott.
CoStar World News for Dec. 4Japan hotel investors thrive; JPMorgan plans London headquarters tower; LVMH-backed fund to revive French Riviera hotel
Davidson Hospitality finds European foothold in rural UK, looks for M&A to spur growthThe Atlanta-based hotel management group sees potential deals across Europe.
How a historic hotel bridges Amarillo’s past with its fast-changing futureAhead of Route 66's centennial and amid the rise of nearby data centers, The Barfield Hotel in Amarillo, Texas, is poised to see a new era of tourism.
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta describes personal, professional journey since joining hotel giantThe real estate investor turned brand leader oversaw the most profitable private equity deal in history.
Sonder's red flags: A history of net losses, late reportsA timeline of SEC filings and news releases tell Sonder Holdings' efforts to achieve profitability.
Third-party hotel managers benefit from sea change in CaribbeanWith brands delegating hotel management to third-party operators, companies are finding ways to find a niche and grow business.
Hotel news around the world: The biggest global trends from international conferences and brand developmentRead this roundup of recent CoStar News Hotels coverage of hotel news outside of the United States.
Government shutdown didn't hurt overall US hotel performance as much as fearedTell Me More podcast hosts unpack October's complex data in latest episode.
Luxury hotels risk losing 'soul' in rush to wow guests with personalizationAs more hotels and brands enter the luxury segment, there is a growing concern that pursuing value might be in conflict with affluent guest desires for personalization during trips.
Caribbean all-inclusive resorts chase untapped US demand, group businessOn a panel at the recent Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit, regional experts said luxury all-inclusive segment is primed for growth.
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Sporting events, conferences keep cities like New Orleans and Milwaukee strong
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Loews Hotels is expected to demolish North Texas building in 2026
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Focus remains on potentially lucrative knockout stage matches starting June 28
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HSMAI's State of Talent report highlights 9 key industry trends for revenue, sales, marketing
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Baird Hotel Stock Index jumps 12.8% in November
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New general managers in Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale
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Despite hurdles, the city continues to attract developers
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New portfolio 'bolts into' company's long-term strategy, exec says
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Marriott, Sonder just one example of industry trend
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Holidays start on worst day of week for hotel occupancy
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New York landlord seeks to convert 1515 Broadway into hotel-and-entertainment property
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There's work to do before and after a guest's stay
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Buy is part of A&O owners' expansion strategy and investment in 'affordable travel'
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Providing residential options key for leveraging capital, experts say
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EasyHotel portfolio includes owned and franchised hotels across Europe
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People
PM Hotel Group's Paul Sacco says transparency, leadership accessibility are key factors
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Leisure destinations, smaller markets stand to gain the most, Tourism Economics says
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Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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International News
United Kingdom
Hotel management group sees potential deals across European continent
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Curacao
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
Curacao
United Kingdom
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
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Japan
Real estate investment trusts lead domestic players
Japan
France
L Catterton has positioned itself to acquire hotel that closed in 2020
France
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Germany
Oliver Winter hints at possible high-end brand in future
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Lithuania
Current metrics still have not reached pre-pandemic levels
Lithuania
Ireland
Joint-venture bid by Pandox and Eiendomsspar finalizes and takes Irish hotel company private
Ireland
Germany
CEO claims company's two brands offer more efficient operating model, room for growth to investors
Germany
France
The group has sold a portfolio of five hotels in Buenos Aires and Mendoza
France
Turkey
January fire killed 78 hotel guests
Turkey
New Zealand
Deal is second largest hotel deal in New Zealand in 2025
New Zealand
Podcast
China
China's growing interest in winter sports has spurred planning for more international vacations
China
China
Deal is for 50 hotels in primary and secondary Chinese cities
China
Austria
Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
Austria
Spain
Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
Spain
Canada
'Buy Canadian' movement benefits hoteliers across the country
Canada
Life-sized gingerbread houses and ice tubing at hotels across the country make December merry and bright for travelers.
Aareal’s €250 million financing to fuel Miiro Hotels’ European expansion
India-based InterGlobe is expanding its hotel brand Miiro across Europe by repositioning existing properties affiliated with the K+K Hotels brand.
Hoteliers call latest interest rate cut 'a great gift' to industry
The Fed's decision to cut interest rates for the third time this year means rates are down 75 basis points compared to the end of 2024.
Ashford Hospitality explores options, potential sale
The Dallas-based real estate investment trust formed a special committee to weigh its strategic options.
Shareholders approve Mandarin Oriental's move into private hands
A nearly unanimous approval by shareholders has moved Hong Kong-based hotel firm Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group one step closer to private company status.
Aimbridge alleges contract violations in lawsuit against co-founder, former CEO Dave Johnson
Former Aimbridge Hospitality CEO Dave Johnson called the allegations false and said he never worked with a competing hotel management company.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Analytics
Sporting events, conferences keep cities like New Orleans and Milwaukee strong
Analytics
Hospitality
Loews Hotels is expected to demolish North Texas building in 2026
Hospitality
Operations
Focus remains on potentially lucrative knockout stage matches starting June 28
Operations
Podcast
Operations
HSMAI's State of Talent report highlights 9 key industry trends for revenue, sales, marketing
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Earnings
Brands
Baird Hotel Stock Index jumps 12.8% in November
Brands
People
New general managers in Philadelphia and Fort Lauderdale
People
CoStar Insight
Analytics
Despite hurdles, the city continues to attract developers
Analytics
Brands
New portfolio 'bolts into' company's long-term strategy, exec says
Brands
Brands
Marriott, Sonder just one example of industry trend
Brands
Analytics
Holidays start on worst day of week for hotel occupancy
Analytics
Hospitality
New York landlord seeks to convert 1515 Broadway into hotel-and-entertainment property
Hospitality
Opinions
There's work to do before and after a guest's stay
Opinions
Brands
Buy is part of A&O owners' expansion strategy and investment in 'affordable travel'
Brands
Brands
Providing residential options key for leveraging capital, experts say
Brands
Finance
EasyHotel portfolio includes owned and franchised hotels across Europe
Finance
Podcast
People
PM Hotel Group's Paul Sacco says transparency, leadership accessibility are key factors
People
Analytics
Leisure destinations, smaller markets stand to gain the most, Tourism Economics says
Analytics
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
United Kingdom
Hotel management group sees potential deals across European continent
United Kingdom
Curacao
Brands are making way for operators to grow in the region
Curacao
United Kingdom
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
United Kingdom
Japan
Real estate investment trusts lead domestic players
Japan
France
L Catterton has positioned itself to acquire hotel that closed in 2020
France
Podcast
Germany
Oliver Winter hints at possible high-end brand in future
Germany
Lithuania
Current metrics still have not reached pre-pandemic levels
Lithuania
Ireland
Joint-venture bid by Pandox and Eiendomsspar finalizes and takes Irish hotel company private
Ireland
Germany
CEO claims company's two brands offer more efficient operating model, room for growth to investors
Germany
France
The group has sold a portfolio of five hotels in Buenos Aires and Mendoza
France
Turkey
January fire killed 78 hotel guests
Turkey
New Zealand
Deal is second largest hotel deal in New Zealand in 2025
New Zealand
Podcast
China
China's growing interest in winter sports has spurred planning for more international vacations
China
China
Deal is for 50 hotels in primary and secondary Chinese cities
China
Austria
Design takes inspiration from Pan Am’s famed New York City airport hub
Austria
Spain
Medplaya's operating platform includes 15 hotels with all but one on Spain's Mediterranean coast
Spain
Canada
'Buy Canadian' movement benefits hoteliers across the country
Canada
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