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CoStar World News for July 17African hotel franchising gains momentum; UK looks to ban upward-only commercial rent reviews; French logistics leasing rebounds
Pandox, Eiendomsspar to acquire Ireland’s Dalata Hotel Group for €1.4 billionAfter a few months of wrangling, Dalata Hotel Group has accepted an offer from Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS for 100% its shares that now values the of the Irish hotel firm at €1.4 billion.
What hotel revenue, sales, marketing must understand about each otherThe three disciplines are largely merging into larger commercial teams across the industry.
Global Report
CoStar World News for July 10Spanish hotel deal sets national record; Rugby World Cup winner joins JLL’s UK team; Paris office leasing wanesSnapshots
Four Seasons complex designed to respect historic neighbors — while towering above themArchitects looked to make the Boston tower not detract from buildings at Christian Science Plaza.Hotel owners want better communication from on-property expertsRevenue, sales leaders need to understand different ownership groups' goals and preferred key performance indicators.
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CoralTree charts measured growth as resort business outperforms expectationsExecutive Vice President Mike Everett points to steady leisure and group demand driving plans to expand CoralTree's portfolio in the Northeast and beyond.The US hotel deals with big price tags from the first half of 2025CoStar News Hotels rounds up some of the largest individual and portfolio hotel transactions.
Blackstone Real Estate to buy Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor for $200 millionBlackstone Real Estate will buy the 785-key Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor from Allegiant Travel Co., which intends to pay down debt and improve its balance sheet with the proceeds from the sale.
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Outrigger CEO sees hope in Hawaii, AsiaThe state of Hawaii is expected to see a dip in Canadian travelers this summer, but Jeff Wagoner believes overall numbers will be up.How a London general manager plays on dual-branded hotels' connections and individualityDavid Hayden, a general manager of the dual-branded Mercure London Earls Court and Ibis London Earls Court, shares best practices for efficiently operating two hotels that share the same building.
How hotel companies can get more out of online travel agenciesHotel companies have opportunities to leverage online travel agency data and technology for revenue, sales and marketing.
Hoteliers in Africa devise novel financing options to increase openingsHoteliers across Africa are finding new ways to finance development across the continent, though lenders still shy away from certain regions due to risk and uncertainty.
Largest hotel deal in Spanish history, Mare Nostrum Resort Tenerife sells for €430 millionIn the largest single-asset hotel deal in Spanish history, local owner Spring Hotels Group has acquired the 1,037-room Mare Nostrum Resort Tenerife from Brookfield Asset Management. The deal catapults Spain’s 2021 half-year transactions volume to 10% above the same period last year.
How hotel companies can better incentivize younger employeesGoals tied to real work functions and tangible benefits, including career pathways and flexibility, for hitting them are key to engaging younger hotel employees.
Why hotel managers need to prioritize owner relationships right nowJason Rabidoux of Davidson Hospitality Group shares how he's navigating the "quite a bit more muted" RevPAR market conditions across the U.S. hotel industry.
Valor Hospitality grows management portfolio across Africa with franchising focusValor Hospitality executives Euan McGlashan and Tony Romer-Lee discuss the company's hotel growth aspirations across new markets in Africa.
Podcast
Challenges and opportunities abound for hoteliers in ThailandThe country remains a luxury travel destination but faces geopolitical headwinds.Here's how official bids for New York’s casino licenses stack upThese major developers and operators are competing for the right to run gaming operations in the nation's biggest market.
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Hotel transactions could see uptick in late 2025, JLL's Kevin Davis saysThe executive predicts an increase in deals as investors adjust to market conditions.Featured
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Headlines for July 18
- Sri Lanka repeals 1954 law banning hotel waitresses working at night
- Economists predict more growth, lower chance of recession in US
- Costa Rica’s Tabacón resort sells for $111 million
- Guest psychology plays bigger role in designing hotel rooms, shared spaces
- In the European Union, Dutch employees tend to work the longest
Analytics
St. Louis outperforms peers in top 25 US hotel markets
Analytics
Operations
New division from Rebel Hotel Company kicks off with five hotels in portfolio
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for July 17
Ownership
Economic uncertainty both a driver and obstacle to hotel sales
Ownership
Operations
Northeastern group keeps business in the family
Operations
Opinions
How hotel buyers and sellers view the current US deal landscape
Opinions
Design & Construction
New Gaylord Pacific Resort boosts room openings count
Design & Construction
Podcast
Podcast
Operations
Make a plan, communicate it and train on it, expert says
Operations
Opinions
Major players that are active in Spain aren't global hotel brands
Opinions
Sale
Discounted foreclosure of Oakland Marriott City Center adds to region's hotel woes
Sale
Brands
Real estate portfolio includes 15 all-inclusive resorts
Brands
Finance
Program designed to connect hotel investors with lenders in fractured financing environment
Finance
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Ireland
The Irish company previously rejected an offer worth €1.27 billion
Ireland
South Africa
Brands, property owners and operators must collaborate to achieve return on investment
South Africa
Spain
The resort last changed hands in 2021 in a portfolio with additional hotels
Spain
Congo
Lenders shy away from large swaths of the continent due to risk and uncertainty
Congo
Japan
Ishin has 17 urban hotels in its portfolio
Japan
South Africa
Operator prioritizes alignment with African hotel owners as it expands to Namibia, Nigeria and Senegal
South Africa
Hungary
Ownership consortium headed by Hungarian prime minister’s son-in-law
Hungary
Singapore
Raffles Sentosa Singapore’s focus on melding heritage, design and sustainability
Singapore
United Kingdom
Approximately 225 hotels being used by migrants, down from more than 400 in 2023
United Kingdom
Philippines
New hotels in The Philippines will be affiliated with Radisson Hotel Group brands
Philippines
Australia
Banks set performance targets with green loans
Australia
Spain
The budget brand is open to franchising
Spain
Hotel designers are increasingly using guest psychology to inform their design decisions in hotel rooms and shared spaces.
The largest US hotels by room count to open in the first half of 2025
A look back at the largest hotel openings by room count so far in 2025.
Weather, global conflicts test Greece's resiliency as a popular tourism destination
Hoteliers at several Greek islands have seen waves of tourism demand but fear declines due to the effects of climate change and another refugee crisis.
How hotels can keep tabs on IT costs in the digital age
When it comes to technology costs, hoteliers must make strategic decisions to keep spending in check.
Podcast
Extended-stay hotels maintain equilibrium amid brand, investor interest
The Highland Group's Mark Skinner says performance trends in the segment mirror those seen in the larger hotel industry, reversing trends observed during the pandemic.
Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg to retire next year
The longtime company executive will depart the hospitality brand in March 2026, the hotel giant said.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for July 18
- Sri Lanka repeals 1954 law banning hotel waitresses working at night
- Economists predict more growth, lower chance of recession in US
- Costa Rica’s Tabacón resort sells for $111 million
- Guest psychology plays bigger role in designing hotel rooms, shared spaces
- In the European Union, Dutch employees tend to work the longest
Analytics
St. Louis outperforms peers in top 25 US hotel markets
Analytics
Operations
New division from Rebel Hotel Company kicks off with five hotels in portfolio
Operations
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for July 17
Ownership
Economic uncertainty both a driver and obstacle to hotel sales
Ownership
Operations
Northeastern group keeps business in the family
Operations
Opinions
How hotel buyers and sellers view the current US deal landscape
Opinions
Design & Construction
New Gaylord Pacific Resort boosts room openings count
Design & Construction
Podcast
Podcast
Operations
Make a plan, communicate it and train on it, expert says
Operations
Opinions
Major players that are active in Spain aren't global hotel brands
Opinions
Sale
Discounted foreclosure of Oakland Marriott City Center adds to region's hotel woes
Sale
Brands
Real estate portfolio includes 15 all-inclusive resorts
Brands
Finance
Program designed to connect hotel investors with lenders in fractured financing environment
Finance
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
Ireland
The Irish company previously rejected an offer worth €1.27 billion
Ireland
South Africa
Brands, property owners and operators must collaborate to achieve return on investment
South Africa
Spain
The resort last changed hands in 2021 in a portfolio with additional hotels
Spain
Congo
Lenders shy away from large swaths of the continent due to risk and uncertainty
Congo
Japan
Ishin has 17 urban hotels in its portfolio
Japan
South Africa
Operator prioritizes alignment with African hotel owners as it expands to Namibia, Nigeria and Senegal
South Africa
Hungary
Ownership consortium headed by Hungarian prime minister’s son-in-law
Hungary
Singapore
Raffles Sentosa Singapore’s focus on melding heritage, design and sustainability
Singapore
United Kingdom
Approximately 225 hotels being used by migrants, down from more than 400 in 2023
United Kingdom
Philippines
New hotels in The Philippines will be affiliated with Radisson Hotel Group brands
Philippines
Australia
Banks set performance targets with green loans
Australia
Spain
The budget brand is open to franchising
Spain
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