European Hotelier Betting Big On U.S. Lifestyle Hotels Despite Pandemic

Accor is expanding its presence in the lifestyle hotel sector and buying all of SBE.

Service Trust Properties Plans To Dump IHG For Nonpayment, Rebrand 103 Hotels

Service Trust Properties says IHG hasn't paid up, so it will terminate their agreement.

Tourists And Conventions Are Back, But Hotels Are Still Missing One Piece That Would Ensure Recovery

Hotel operators are grateful to see tourist and convention-goers return, but without business travelers, occupancy and revenue will remain too low.

Amid Ongoing Tourism Recovery, AEG Looks To Sell Stake In L.A. Live Hotels To Fund Expansion

Money from the sale will help fund an 800-room expansion for the hotels.

You Need These Skills To Master Real Estate For Ghost Kitchens And Flex-Stay Hotels

New digitally driven business models, including ghost kitchens and flexible, long-stay apartments, have created new real estate opportunities.

N.Y. Senate Advances Bill To Help Fund Conversions Of Distressed Offices And Hotels To Affordable Housing

Some $100M was allocated for the idea in April's state budget.

Leisurely Return To Business Travel Threatens U.S. Hotels With $20B-Plus Shortfall

Business travelers are returning to the road, but not fast enough for hotels.

Denver Tourism Surges, But Slower Convention Traffic Holds Hotels Back

More than 36 million people visited Denver in 2022.

Blackstone, Starwood Land $2B CMBS Deal For 220 Hotels

The investment giants are planning a $1.94B CMBS offering to refinance the debt covering Extended Stay America hotels in 33 states.

Even During A Boom, San Diego Hotels Need To Up Their Experiential Game

San Diego is a top destination, but hotel operators still need to keep on their toes.