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CoStar News Hotels — 255 episodes
Escaping hospitality's "AI hype echo chamber"
Rockbridge CEO Jimmy Merkel is expanding the investment company in new ways
Lender confidence returning for Asian hotels (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Hotel performance expectations for the World Cup knockout stage
No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says
Marriott's Dana Jacobsohn on what makes a true luxury stay
Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels (with John Schultzel)
Virgin Hotels Collection's Greg Doman on the four factors needed to add a hotel to its portfolio
Rebel Hotel Co.'s Brian Sparacino talks growth strategy, operating luxury hotels and the evolution of third-party management
PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski on World Cup demand, rise in experiential travel
Hyatt's Julienne Smith discusses return to company, next targets for portfolio growth
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Americas CEO Kevin Davis on the narrowing bid-ask gap and more favorable hotel transactions environment
Raffles and Fairmont CEO Omer Acar on the evolving nature of luxury hotel experiences
Hotel investors see opportunity in Indonesia (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Thoughts from the last day of the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum
Recapping the first day of the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2026
World Cup pregame: How hotel performance projects two weeks out
It's game time for hotels scoring sports tourism business this summer
How hoteliers are sorting through the complicated tariff refund question (with Alan Benjamin)
Smaller markets are winning hotel group demand
How Japan moneyballed its way to strong tourism demand
A hotel-hostel concept for the digital nomad era
Trinity expands its investment criteria for European hotels
Why Wyndham’s Dimitris Manikis sees big growth ahead in Europe, India
Turbulent times call for portfolio scale, geographical reach and trusted investors, says TUI Blue’s Wesam Okasha
Kew Green Hotels readies for next stage of growth
Democratizing branded residential
Covivio Hotels execs see opportunities with conversions, operations
Why Accor is reimaginging its luxury portfolio (with Xavier Grange
Finding investment opportunities across Europe, with Union Investment's Andreas Löcher
Valor's Euan McGlashan on the power of running a people-focused global hotel company
Why Yotel is partnering with Hilton (with Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos)
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' strategy with Chief Development Officer David Wilner
The future of architecture and design in hospitality
Why Vietnam's hotels and tourism are poised for long-term success
How Raines Co. turned history into a mission-driven stay
Graduate Hotels set for portfolio growth two years after Hilton acquisition
IHG's new Americas-focused exec on why the brand is 'on the move'
Concord Hospitality bolsters investment in extended-stay segment
Why this hotelier is seeing success targeting the tertiary markets
Surveying the hotel demand and development landscape with Vision Hospitality's Mitch Patel
Three in NYC: Unpacking luxury hotel deal dynamics with Gencom's Karim Alibhai
Hospitality America’s 30-year playbook and next phase of growth
IHIF Day 2 recap: More optimism, less certainty
Hotel transaction market picks up with promising submarket activity
Recapping Day 1 of IHIF EMEA 2026 in Berlin
Labor, events top of mind for top US hotel lobbying group
Key takeaways from day two of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference
Recapping the first day of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference 2026
What it was like to take over San Francisco's biggest hotels in receivership (with HotelAVE's Michelle Russo)
Crescent seeks hotels where it can make an impact (with Lily Hu)
New era for Remington Hospitality includes cost control, targeted expansion
First Hospitality execs share views on delivering net operating income, revenue maximization and growth in troubled markets
Hotel transactions market is making its slow-but-steady comeback
Minor Hotels lines up major North American expansion
Why monthslong stays are a hidden opportunity for hotels (with Noble's Mit Shah)
There's room for hotel operators in Australia (with Trilogy Hotels' Tony Ryan)
Hyatt's plan for growth in select-service hotels
Davidson CEO pins 2026 hopes on events, international growth (with Thom Geshay)
Accor looks to set itself apart in luxury, lifestyle experience (with Agnès Roquefort)
Kasa's Mint House deal a 'maturation moment,' CEO says
Hotel Equities' CEO thinks we're overestimating the World Cup, but it might not matter
Hilton's Christian Charnaux sees no end to his company's outsized growth
Marriott's Leeny Oberg looks back at her career and lessons learned
Super Bowl hotel demand preview in Bay Area (with CoStar's Colin Sherman)
Thailand's tourism push (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
AI's 'tectonic shift' for hoteliers
Reading the room at the second day of the ALIS conference (with Sloan Dean)
Recapping the first day of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit 2026
SCP Hotels takes a walk on the wild side for 2026 wellness trends
An update on the US labor rules that could affect hotel operators
What to expect from hotel financing in 2026 (with Peachtree's Jared Schlosser)
Hotel experts pick the word of 2025
How Singapore's City Development Limited is finding hotel investments across the globe
2026 hotel trend forecast with Hertelier's Emily Goldfischer
How Bunkhouse Hotels is growing in its Hyatt era
The challenges of growing hotel commercial team talent (with HSMAI's Brian Hicks and Horwath HTL's Dorothy Dowling)
What hotel owners are looking for in a third-party manager (with PM Hotel Group's Paul Sacco)
Behind the Japanese hotel investment boom (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist and CBRE's Steve Carroll)
Here's what hoteliers are thankful for this year
Delivering a historic hotel experience
The changing landscape of family travel (with NYU's Anna Abelson)
A breakdown of 'no tax on tips' for the hospitality industry
How hotel investors view opportunities in the Asia-Pacific (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Exploring Outbound Hotels' growing map of modern escapes into nature
How Hilton is 'Unlocking Doors' for new hotel owners (with Hilton's DeShaun Wise Porter)
A quick Lodging Conference recap
2026 will be about the "why" of travel, and other trends (with Hilton's Jess Petitt)
The hope and pragmatism behind the push for more seasonal workers (with AHLA's Ashley McNeil)
Navigating a rough budget season (with Charlestowne's Alicia Carr)
How storm season differs for Asia-Pacific, western travel (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Crestline Hotels & Resorts' James Carroll reflects on company's 25th anniversary
Don't forget the value of housekeepers (with Davidson's Harry Carr and Robert Morse)
What hotel managers need to know about guest satisfaction
First Hospitality's Jenna Fishel on the evolution of her company's commercial strategy team
The rising need for resilience planning in hotels
Hotels are booming in India and Japan, but the markets are not the same (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
AI and the growing travel market with Booking.com's Olaf Belgraver
How hotel revenue managers are making sense of a complicated environment (live at the Hotel Data Conference with Pyramid Global Hospitality's Lori Kiel)
Why revenue managers should feel proud (with Sage Hospitality's Priya Chandnani, live from HDC)
Takeaways from Day 2 of the 2025 Hotel Data Conference (with STR's Hannah Smith)
Recapping the first day of Hotel Data Conference 2025 (with STR's Kelsey Fenerty)
Japanese travel cools, but the market is still hugely successful (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
The complicated landscape of hotel procurement (with Benjamin West's Alan Benjamin)
What's going on with extended-stay hotels? (With the Highland Group's Mark Skinner)
How US hoteliers can prepare for the arrival of ICE agents
Taking the good with the bad in Thailand (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Sonesta's Brian Quinn on his company continuing franchise evolution
Summer 2025 travel trends with Deloitte's Maggie Rauch
Tax cuts, labor issues top the agenda for AHLA
Cautiously optimistic but frustrated: Recapping the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2025
Hong Kong hotel performance a mixed bag, even amid high occupancy levels
Extended-stay segment experiences softening demand as supply continues growth
Smaller hotel owners see big opportunities in current business climate
Design-focused Hotel Indigo enters new era
Major Chinese markets see signs of hotel demand pickup in second half of 2025 (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Breaking down the hotel guest online invasion of privacy lawsuit in California
Vision Hospitality's Mitch Patel on growing leisure market share and challenges for developers
Olympia Hospitality's John Schultzel on the power of storytelling in hotels
European hoteliers optimistic about 2025 outlook despite global uncertainties
Hotel demand grows in regional Vietnam markets (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
HNN recaps the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference 2025
1 Hotels brand prepares to debut in Seattle
Uncertainty looms over Washington, D.C., hotel market
Hotel profits under pressure in Singapore (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Mandarin Oriental's Tiffany Cooper shares how the luxury space is changing
STR's Amanda Hite says new 'conservative' forecast has more upside potential
BWH Hotels' Larry Cuculic talks focusing on efficiency, revenue to drive growth
HNN recaps the Americas Lodging Investment Summit 2025
Japan's tourism hot streak continues into 2025 (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
5-year flashback: Revisiting hotel industry predictions from 2020
Mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks give guests more choices when going out
2025 will be a strong year for creative borrowers (with Peachtree Group's Greg Friedman)
2025 travel trend buzzwords with staying power (with Hertelier's Emily Goldfischer)
Can South Korea's tourism industry weather the political storm (and other 2024 Asia-Pacific takeaways with Jesper Palmqvist)
An inside look at the next era of the Waldorf Astoria New York (with Luigi Romaniello)
How Concord Hospitality has grown for 40 years (with Mark Laport and Will Loughran)
5 Thing to know from November 2024
Is there cause for concern in Singapore and Malaysia? (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
What hoteliers have to be thankful for in 2024 (with Emmy Hise)
The labor law changes US hoteliers can expect under a second Trump Administration
Third-quarter earnings season recap with Truist's C. Patrick Scholes
The emotional side of hotel M&A with Steve Van
Unpacking the latest wave of hotel operator mergers and acquisitions with W. Chris Green
5 things to know from October 2024
Can Golden Week, stimulus spark a travel turnaround in China?
Why Seattle stands out among West Coast hotel markets
HNN recaps Day 2 of the Lodging Conference 2024
HNN recaps Day 1 of the Lodging Conference 2024
Hilton's 2025 trends report finds people want to maximize their travel
Winners and losers across Asia Pacific with STR's Jesper Palmqvist
The importance of being prepared during hurricane season
Experience is the 'only true differentiator' in food and beverage
Unite Here explains the 'why' behind widespread hotel strikes
Demand levels normalize for Squire Resort at Grand Canyon after pandemic-era surge
Breadth of camping experiences draws travelers in, KOA's chief exec says
Chinese Outbound Travel Strong But Shifting with STR's Jesper Palmqvist
Ashford's Jeff Borman on the Joys of Travel, Podcasting and Predictability
Establishing Human Connections at Hotels with This Assembly's Bashar Wali
HDC 2024 Day 2 Recap with STR's Emmy Hise and CoStar News' Tony Wilbert
HDC 2024 Day 1 Recap with STR's Kelsey Fenerty
How a GM of Two Hotels Works Through Challenging Circumstances This Summer
California 'Junk Fees' Laws Another Step in Hotels' Pricing Transparency Journey
Why Australian Hotel Performance is Strong but Disappointing with STR's Matthew Burke
How Economy Hotels Should Sell Themselves to Travelers, with Horwath HTL's Dorothy Dowling
What the End of the Chevron Deference Means for Hoteliers
Pair of Miami-Area Hotels Keep Up the Demand Pace During Offseason
How Hotel Performance in the Asia-Pacific Is Stabilizing
HNN Recaps the HITEC and HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conferences
Springboard Hospitality CEO on the Potential Across the West Coast, Hawaii
Aimbridge CEO Outlines What Recent Changes Mean for Company, Hotel Owners
PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski talks about the hotel industry's staffing crisis
Sonesta Execs Embark on New Era of Growth
Marriott International's Leeny Oberg Shares Hotel Outlook, Teases New Midscale Brand
Summer Demand: What Makes This Year Different for One California Hotel
Pessimism Hits Asia-Pacific Hotels with Jesper Palmqvist
Unpacking International Travel Expectations with Emmy Hise and Daryl Cronk
How Hoteliers Can Manage Overtime Threshold Change, Non-Compete Ban
State of the Capital: Why Austin is Still an Enticing Market (with CoStar's Parimal Rohit and Colin Sherman)
Asian Hotel Performance Growth Strong but Slowing with STR's Jesper Palmqvist
Pacifica CEO Matt Marquis on Experiential Travel, State of Economy
Hilton Sustainability Expert on ESG Initiatives
Purchasing Expert Alan Benjamin’s Advice for Hoteliers Amid Renos
Chris Green Reflects on Hotel Career Ahead of Retirement
Hotel Growth in India Could Go From Dream to Reality
How Two Hotel Industry Leaders Became Friends for Life
Takeaways from Day 1 of the Hunter Hotel Conference With CoStar's Colin Sherman
Why LA Hotel Investment is Compelling and Scary with Emmy Hise and Jack Witthaus
Taylor Swift's Effect on Kansas City Hotel Performance with CoStar's Colin Sherman
SCP Hotels Moves Beyond Proof of Concept, Ready To Scale
Black Hotel History Still Being Written
STR's Hite Says Steady Hotel Performance Is Good Performance
AAHOA CEO Talks Choice, Wyndham Deal and New Jersey Hotel Franchise Bill
Everything’s Coming Up Las Vegas: Analysts Discuss City’s Investments
2024 ALIS Recap with CoStar's Emmy Hise
Hospitality Design Expert Lisa Haude Shares 2024 Design Trends
Digital Marketing Expert Dissects Google’s Move To Remove Third-Party Cookies
Hilton's Christine Maginnis on the Value of Empowering Employees
Peachtree's Greg Friedman on What Hotel Financing Will Look Like in 2024
Looking Back at the Events That Drove Hotel Performance in 2023
Best of 2023
How Pennsylvania Resort Fees Settlements Could Play Out for US Hotel Industry
FibraHotel Chief Investment Officer on Investing More in Leisure Hotels
The Factors at Play in Chicago's Recovering Hotel Market (with First Hospitality's David Duncan and CoStar News' Ryan Ori)
What Hoteliers Should Be Thankful For (with CoStar's Emmy Hise)
Why Dallas is One of the Most Important Hotel Markets (with CoStar's Colin Sherman and Candace Carlisle)
TJ Abrams Explains Why Hyatt is So Focused on Wellbeing
How Capella Is Spinning Luxury Experience Into Global Growth (with Cristiano Rinaldi)
The 'Whiplash Effect' of Latest NLRB Joint-Employer Rule
Sonesta's Keith Pierce Explains Why His Company is Poised For New Growth
Don't Sleep on the Asian Travel Rebound (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
How New York City's New Short-Term Rental Rules Could Affect Hotels
Choice Hotels Wants To Buy Wyndham - What Happens Next? (with Truist's C. Patrick Scholes)
What Third Quarter Earnings Could Tell Us About the Hotel Industry (with Baird's Michael Bellisario)
Breaking Down the Acheson Hotels v. Laufer ADA Case
Trinity Investment’s Sean Hehir on Trends To Watch in 2024
JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group's Kevin Davis Makes Predictions for 2024
How Canada's Historic Wildfire Season Affects the Hotel Industry
Caribe Royale's Amaury Piedra Shares How To Stand Out as an Independent Hotel
CoStar Reporters Share the Story Behind The Story in San Francisco
Breaking Down the NLRB's Decision on Union Elections, Bargaining Orders
Pyramid's Priya Chandnani Says 2024 Will Be the Year of Group Demand
AHLA's Mike Blake Says The Hotel Industry is More Innovative Than You Think
Remington's Chris Green and Gilbert Arredondo Share the Power of Collaboration
HNN Recaps The Final Day of HDC 2023 with CoStar's Emmy Hise
Hotel Data Conference 2023 Day 1 Recap with STR's Kelsey Fenerty
Ashford Hospitality Trust's Rob Hays Says Core Focus Is Negotiating Loans As Capital Markets Remain Messy
Concord's Melinda Griffith on Finding Ways To Grow as Transactions, Development Slow
Outrigger's Jeff Wagoner and Monica Salter on Extending Their Acquisition Streak
Ray Martz Says Indie, Lifestyle Hotels Give Pebblebrook Flexibility To Do What It Wants
Aimbridge's Mark Tamis Says Talent Attraction Focuses on Career Growth, Sense of Belonging
STR's Amanda Hite Says Higher Hotel Rates Drive Expectations for Performance Improvements
HNN Recaps HITEC 2023 and HSMAI Commercial Strategy Week: Day 2
HNN Recaps HITEC 2023 and HSMAI Commercial Strategy Week: Day 1
Inside Hotel Brand Development With Hilton's Matt Schuyler
First Hospitality's David Duncan: Hotel Industry Is a 'Tale of Two Cities'
Mission Hill's Greg Kennealley on Doing Hotel Deals in a Difficult Environment
Arbor Lodging's Sheenal Patel Shares How the Crisis Shaped His Corporate Team
IHG's Joanna Kurowska Hails Closer Relationships but Says Business Pressures Also Top Agendas
Freitag and Collazo: US Hoteliers Decidedly Optimistic Heading in to Second Half of 2023
Noble's Mit Shah Sees Huge Potential as Hotel Industry Embraces Midscale Extended Stay
HNN Recaps the 2023 NYU Hospitality Conference: Day 2
HNN Recaps the 2023 NYU Hospitality Conference: Day 1
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts CEO Geoff Ballotti Made Trust a Top Priority From Pandemic’s Start
Wyndham’s Dimitris Manikis Urges Hoteliers To Heed Lessons Learned from Crisis
Never Underestimate a Simple ‘Thank You,’ Yotel’s Hubert Viriot Says
Davidson's Thom Geshay Thankful To Be Looking 'Through Rearview Mirror' After Difficult Three Years
The Madison Hotel's Hazel Hagans Leaned on Staff Encouragement at Beginning of Pandemic
Pyramid's Priya Chandnani Says She Took Human Interactions for Granted Prior to the Pandemic
Aimbridge's Mike Deitemeyer Believes the Pandemic Brought Culture to the Forefront
Trinity's Sean Hehir Got Through Pandemic With Optimism and Honesty
Scandic Hotels’ Jens Mathiesen Says Trust, Empowerment Are Most Important Tools in Crisis Survival
Remington CEO Sloan Dean Follows Motto of 'This Too Shall Pass'
PM Hotel's Joseph Bojanowski Says Demonstrating Empathy Is 'Extremely Important'
Kessler's Lori Kiel Says She Learned To Give Herself, Her Staff Flexibility