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Texas billionaire buys outstanding loans tied to historic West Virginia resortThe Greenbrier is now owned under the Omni Hotels & Resorts umbrella.
CoStar World News for April 2Texas firm backs Saudi hotel expansion; UK healthcare properties poised for more deals; Goldman boosts French housing investment
Geopolitics, Middle East crisis require future-proofed hotelsHotel stakeholders are concentrating on strategies that shave operational costs but also add value to the bricks and mortar from ESG-driven initiatives.
IHG's Maalouf: 'Uncertainty is the only certainty' hoteliers haveThe decoupling of GDP and travel demand could be a benefit in Europe, according to IHG CEO Elie Maalouf, who said the region's strong international inbound travel can offset other softness.
Accor CEO acknowledges reality of travel to Middle East amid conflictDespite another war in the Middle East, Accor Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin praised the global hotel industry's resiliency and said he felt compelled to visit his company's hotels in the United Arab Emirates.
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.
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Bay Area, Las Vegas lead US hotel markets in March’s final week
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Portfolio includes two operating resorts plus three in the pipeline
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Employees increasingly reluctant to reposition, employers ever more conscious of costs
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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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Newport Hospitality exec on why the World Cup won't save its year
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It's prudent to develop hotels now in preparation for better fundamentals down the line
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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
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Ownership
Miami-based owner recently bought The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
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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
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India
The majority of the hotels will fly Radisson Red flag
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Australia
Exec says 'human element' can influence profits
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Earnings
Sweden
Stockholm firm's acquisition of Ireland's Dalata in November added 25% to its room count
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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
If the World Cup goes swimmingly in the U.S., it could serve as a turning point for international inbound travel to the country.
Hilton CEO's optimistic outlook driven by upcoming 'sea change' of business opportunity
Chris Nassetta says hospitality will see a shift in the coming years.
Conversion activity drives growth opportunities for IHG in Americas
Mark Sergot, recently appointed chief development officer, Americas, said IHG Hotels & Resorts is "on the move."
Tourism executives want government to play a larger role in ease of travel
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.
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.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Analytics
Bay Area, Las Vegas lead US hotel markets in March’s final week
Analytics
Opinions
NFL draft now a major demand driver
Opinions
Brands
Portfolio includes two operating resorts plus three in the pipeline
Brands
Brands
Amid headwinds, the hospitality industry needs to be investable
Brands
Podcast
People
Employees increasingly reluctant to reposition, employers ever more conscious of costs
People
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
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
Video
People
It's prudent to develop hotels now in preparation for better fundamentals down the line
People
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
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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