Places Profile

Read the latest news and insights on key locations in the hotel investment industry through Hotel Investment Today's places profiles section. Our expert coverage includes development projects, market trends, strategic opportunities, and more in various regions.

News / Asset Management

Hoteliers adjust to US government slowdown

By Stefani C. O'Connor | September 26, 2025

With a possible shutdown next week, hoteliers already suffering from government-demand attrition talk about the impact and their responses. ... Read More

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Costa Rica performance looks familiar

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 22, 2025

Higher-end hotels and resort areas have done well, while other areas have remained flat, STR reports.... Read More

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Mixed outlook for US business travel: Deloitte

By Elizabeth West | September 19, 2025

More than two-thirds of U.S.-based companies predicted their 2026 travel spend will outpace 2025 and with a slightly stronger increase of 23% on average. ... Read More

News / Owners

Touting the “Pura Vida” in Costa Rica

Hotelier Mario Mikowski on the opportunities and obstacles of operating accommodations in the tropical destination.... Read More

News / Asset Management

USTA CEO on perceptions of US as destination

By Abby Crotty

According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand, and more needs to be done to address concerns.... Read More

News / Asset Management

AI: Service upgrade or system error?

By Patricia Wee | September 10, 2025

From robots to RPA, hoteliers weigh AI’s promises and pitfalls at Singapore Hotel Association event. ... Read More

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2026 likely tale of two cities

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 2, 2025

LARC forecast suggests location will heavily impact results; expects values to increase 2% over the next five years.... Read More

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2025-26 US projections downgraded

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 7, 2025

Familiar refrain related to economic uncertainty, impact of increased expenses causes CoStar, Tourism Economics to cut GOP expectations.... Read More

News / EMEA

Europe ‘lackluster’ in June

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 5, 2025

STR cites actual occupancy levels, the weather, and difficult event comparisons for soft performance. ... Read More

News / Owners

Defining Detroit’s appeal

By Stefani C. O'Connor | August 4, 2025

The revived market’s development fans approach the market differently with luxury leading the way.... Read More

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Dallas leads LE’s new 2027 openings list

By Rob Schneider | July 28, 2025

The Texas market also leads in construction through Q2 with a record-high pipeline.... Read More

News / Owners

Luxury helps accelerate growth in hot Nashville

By Dennis Nessler | July 25, 2025

While supply growth has caused near-term pricing power erosion, most developers remain bullish about the long term.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Asia lifestyle hotels grow at record level

By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 25, 2025

Lifestyle hotels set to grow by a further 34% by 2027, says JLL, reshaping hospitality in Asia Pacific. ... Read More

News / Asset Management

Las Vegas grapple with steep occupancy decline

By Christina Jelski | July 21, 2025

The LVCVA has responded with a 30% boost in annual marketing spend. And some hotels are rolling out promotions of their own. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Are San Francisco values bottoming out?

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | July 14, 2025

Experts say there are great deals in the Bay Area, but they will require patience as the market makes its years-long recovery.... Read More

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