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What's driving the widening gap between luxury, economy hotels in the USThe U.S. hotel industry continues to see bifurcation between the luxury and economy segments as higher costs of living weigh more heavily on economy hotels and lower-income guests, which are borrowing more with credit to fund their travel.
US travelers flock to the airport for Labor Day travelA record 10.4 million travelers were screened by the Transportation Security Administration over the Labor Day holiday weekend from Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1.
CoStar World News for Sept. 4Austrian ski resort owner prepares to go public; UK Parliament mulls ban on upward-only rent reviews; Severe weather shifts European property strategies
As group booking behaviors change, so must hoteliers' strategies, experts sayThe booking window for group hotel stays continues to shrink even as requests for proposal aren't slowing down.
Stonebridge pursues 'little opportunities that add up to success' amid tighter margins for hotelsBalancing guest service and profitability becomes a 'tightrope walk,' company executive Chris Cheney said in a video interview.
Decline in US sublet availability bodes well for return of midweek hotel demandCoStar Group analysts say a correlation exists between shrinking sublet availability and growing midweek hotel demand.
Luxury hotel REIT Braemar seeks to sell full portfolioBraemar Hotels & Resorts has set a termination fee with external adviser Ashford Inc. of $480 million.
Host's strategy for weathering hurricane damage at its beachfront, at-risk propertiesHost's Ritz-Carlton Naples property took nine months to renovate after Hurricane Ian, but when hurricanes Milton and Helene hit, the hotel was able to reopen in just nine days thanks to all its resilience renovations.
How the US Federal Reserve scrutinizes data as it sets monetary policyIn setting its interest rate policy, the U.S. Federal Reserve relies on a multitude of data. Anoop Mishra, regional executive and vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, recently spoke about how the Fed cancels out the macroeconomic noise to make the best decision possible.
Hiring and retaining the right hospitality employees requires transparency, effort in career developmentThe U.S. hospitality industry has made some strides in closing its labor gap, and a panel of experts shared the techniques that work to generate buy-in among young employees who are on the fence about a career in the business.
Aperture plots growth path amid difficult environment for hotel operatorsPresident and CEO Charles Oswald says he sees more opportunities with new development.
Analyst weighs effects of geopolitical uncertainty on US hotel industryTourism Economics' Aran Ryan breaks down how tariff policies and negative rhetoric toward other countries is affecting travel to the U.S.
The key differences between Asia-Pacific's two major hotel growth marketsWhile India and Japan are both sources of positivity, they represent significantly different trajectories for hoteliers.
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How conversions fit into the US hotel development picture
At the Hotel Data Conference, CoStar's Michael Stathokostopoulos explained how hotel conversions factor into the overall U.S. hotel development landscape.
SongTeller Hotel is Dolly Parton's love song to Nashville, general manager says
Shannon Foster shares details of the country star's latest hospitality endeavor that's expected to open next spring.
'Everybody's concerned:' Revenue managers shift expectations to account for disappointing 2025
Factors that couldn't have been planned for, such as the lack of government and international travel, are proving to be major headwinds for the hotel industry this year.
Accor’s Las Vegas push points to targeted US hotels growth strategy
French hotel firm Accor has followed a selective growth strategy in the U.S. for many years, focusing on moving into key markets, such as recently taking over management of the Treasure Island property in Las Vegas.
Hospitality tech expert emphasizes importance of 'data hygiene' in age of AI
Kurien Jacob of Highgate Technology Ventures emphasizes the importance of hotels maintaining good "data hygiene" as artificial intelligence-powered tools grow in popularity.
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OTO Development plans to refurbish the hotel near Uptown Dallas
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Don't forget these important steps when planning a major project
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Americas CEO Kevin Davis predicts 'a substantial pickup' in deal activity in 2026
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Successful programs lead to direct and indirect financial benefits for the hotel
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MML Hospitality buys Nine Orchard in New York City
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The investor owned by a foundation linked to Ikea
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Video
Analytics
Income growth provides optimism in future of hospitality industry
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New York City, Orlando and Chicago lead the way heading into Labor Day weekend
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Busting the biggest misconceptions about lagging US hotel demand
Analytics
Revenue Management
Experts emphasize unifying sales, revenue-management teams toward shared goals
Revenue Management
Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
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United States
Head of LVMH pays €200 million for hotel near Monaco
United States
Italy
Upcoming Venice hotel will be Langham's second in Europe
Italy
Macao
New acquisition to be converted back to casino use and connect two of SJM's Lisboa hotels
Macao
United Kingdom
Known for airport hotels, Arora diversifying into country retreats, golf and partnership with B&B Hotels brand
United Kingdom
South Korea
Former owner Samjeong collapsed following Busan hotel fire, deaths
South Korea
India
The three hotel firms operate 154 hotels, nearly all in India
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Thai owner KS Hotels has history with Park Hyatt in Cambodia and Thailand
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Developer Millenium Hotels Real Estate opened the hotel earlier this year
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The Irish company previously rejected an offer worth €1.27 billion
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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
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Lenders shy away from large swaths of the continent due to risk and uncertainty
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