The hospitality and real estate sectors are heading into 2026 with a mix of recalibration and early signs of stabilization. Hotel stocks, apartment REITs, transaction...
The hotel industry wrapped up another earnings week with cautious optimism—and a dose of reality. Most operators reported results ahead of expectations, but the tone...
This past week provided one of the clearest snapshots yet of where the hospitality industry stands—and where it’s headed. From Sotherly Hotels’ $425 million take-private...
The hotel sector is closing out in 2025 with a story of two markets—one defined by resilience at the luxury end and another constrained by...
September’s hotel data shows a clear shift in momentum. RevPAR declined roughly 2% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of negative growth since April. The...
The global hospitality and real estate sectors enter the final quarter of 2025 with an unmistakable theme — fragile optimism. While markets push toward new...
The U.S. economy continues to expand, but hotel investors are facing a very different story. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) and average daily rate (ADR)...
The U.S. hotel sector continues to send mixed signals. Roughly 1,000 hotels changed hands in Q3 2025, representing over 82,000 rooms sold, yet the underlying...
The U.S. hotel industry has entered a pivotal year. Investor dissatisfaction is mounting, short-term rentals continue to chip away at specific market segments, and hotel...
Hotel real estate continues to send mixed signals in 2025. While easing inflation and lower rates are fueling optimism across the broader REIT market, hotels...
The past five years have been marked by unprecedented extremes in the U.S. economy and real estate markets. The pandemic era (2020–2022) brought massive stimulus,...
In real estate, “comps” (short for comparables) are one of the most widely used tools to determine a property’s value. A comp is essentially a...
The U.S. hotel industry stands at a crossroads. On one hand, operators like Choice Hotels are posting strong financial performance, with Q2 EBITDA beating expectations....
After a robust post-pandemic rebound, the hotel industry has hit an inflection point in 2025. Growth in key metrics is slowing or reversing, macroeconomic clouds...
“It’s the third time this year your lender has ‘updated’ their DSCR requirement – and the new number turns your refinance from green light to...
As new hotel construction slows to its lowest pace since 2016, hotel conversion projects have emerged as one of the most practical, cost-effective paths to...
As we move deeper into 2025, a dramatic shift in traveler behavior is transforming the hospitality landscape. Predictable booking patterns and brand loyalty are giving...
As Wall Street’s caution becomes Main Street’s opportunity, hoteliers need to think strategically. With revenue growth faltering and costs staying stubbornly high, now is the...
Years ago, people asked friends, family, or even co-workers for recommendations on the best hotels. Those days, however, are over. Most people turn to online...
When was the last time you renovated your hotel? Even if your property has recently been refreshed, you may have missed some important areas. Hotel...
The hospitality industry expertly straddles the line between embracing cutting-edge technology and preserving timeless traditions. At the heart of this delicate balance is the guest...
Development sites stand out as they have already been earmarked for new construction or extensive renovation of an existing hotel. Unlike regular hotel listings, these...
Both fully legal and undocumented immigrants play a major role in keeping hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in the hospitality industry running efficiently, which means...
Electric vehicles are quickly gaining popularity, which means there is an increasing need to charge them while traveling. This trend can significantly impact hotels, especially...