December 4, 2025
Wall Street pressure for growth spurred Marriott to overlook visible risks in Sonder deal, experts say
Years of financial reports and other public filings painted a picture of Sonder Holdings’ cash flow and profitability problems.
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December 4, 2025Luxury hotel developers say Caribbean is primed for branded residences, personalized experiences
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — For the most part, luxury hoteliers in the Caribbean region won't be talking about new developments without mentioning residential opportunities in the same breath.
December 3, 2025How a historic hotel bridges Amarillo’s past with its fast-changing future
As Amarillo, Texas, continues its revitalization ahead of a busy year for tourism, one historic hotel — and little-known feminist landmark — in the Lone Star State's wild west just secured its historical distinction.
December 2, 2025CDL subsidiary acquires London Holiday Inn for £280 million
Copthorne Hotel Holdings, a subsidiary of Singapore-based City Developments Limited, acquired the 706-room Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street for £280 million ($370 million) or £396,601 ($525,616) per key.
December 2, 2025Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta describes personal, professional journey since joining hotel giant
The 18 years since Chris Nassetta took over as chief executive of hotel brand giant Hilton has been an eventful stretch both for the company and him personally.- December 1, 2025
Sonder's red flags: A history of net losses, late reports
The collapse of aparthotel company Sonder Holdings and the headache it's caused Marriott International have been making headlines lately, but there's a long story behind how these companies got here. 
November 26, 2025Hotel news around the world: The biggest global trends from international conferences and brand development
From covering conferences in the Caribbean and Prague to news from the United Kingdom and Dubai, CoStar News Hotels has its pulse on the global hotel industry.- November 24, 2025
Luxury hotels risk losing 'soul' in rush to wow guests with personalization
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — How do luxury hotels and hoteliers “humanize” themselves yet at the same time “bedazzle” guests who don't flinch at high nightly room rates? - November 21, 2025
Caribbean all-inclusive resorts chase untapped US demand, group business
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — The all-inclusive hotel model is nothing new to the Caribbean, but with new technologies and areas where they can still grow market share, hoteliers have many development opportunities in the region. - November 20, 2025
Public hotel companies diverge on outlook following mixed earnings results
Earlier in the year, most publicly traded hotel companies downgraded their full-year 2025 outlook as tariffs were unveiled by the U.S. and sentiment from international travelers weakened. 
November 19, 2025Marriott alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety for more funding
Marriott International has alleged in Sonder Holdings’ bankruptcy proceedings that the aparthotel company sought to “leverage guest safety as a bargaining chip” to pay for its wind-down.
November 19, 2025European hoteliers find ESG goals, metrics hard to define
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — More education and guidance are required to guide hoteliers in the right direction regarding sustainability, with the discipline often promoted more in rhetoric than practice, especially in luxury hotels.
November 19, 2025A&O Hotels & Hostels CEO says there's room to grow in Europe
"Europe is our playground for now," said Oliver Winter, CEO of A&O Hotels & Hostels.
November 19, 2025Noble to buy 31 Sonesta Simply Suites from Service Properties Trust
Noble Investment Group is buying a portfolio of 31 Sonesta Simply Suites-branded hotels from Service Properties Trust for an undisclosed amount.
November 19, 2025Europe, Middle East and Africa hotel deals and developments: Oberland and RealVantage acquire Manchester’s 61-room Heathcote Hotel
This roundup features the latest hotel deals and developments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
November 17, 2025Virgin Hotels' search for new CEO is underway
James Bermingham is out as CEO of Virgin Hotels Collection and the company is undergoing a search for a new leader.
November 17, 2025IHG opens world’s tallest hotel
No stranger to superlatives, Dubai has said — yet again — it is home to the world’s tallest hotel.
November 17, 2025Emotions and memories guide luxury hotel design
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Developing and maintaining luxury hotels takes a lot of planning and data-driven decisions, but equal amounts of emotion and soul are required, too.
November 14, 2025PPHE’s majority shareholders consider exit options from hotel group
Principal shareholders of Amsterdam-based PPHE Hotel Group, publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange and part of that exchange’s FTSE 250 Index, are mulling an exit from the company.
November 13, 2025Hoteliers in the Baltics struggling to share Europe’s recent gains
Despite a solid rise in the number of foreign visitors, hoteliers in the three Baltic nations — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — have few reasons to celebrate this year, with the economic situation in its hospitality industry and region leaving much to be desired.
