Kim Woinski

CoStar forecasts 0.6% year-over-year growth in 2026. Plus more hotel deal news.

JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and Truist provide their earnings previews. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

U.S. hotel deals and development stay active, with projects like a $100M World of Blue redevelopment near MetLife Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Hotel industry profit per room remains at 90% of 2019 levels despite rising guest spending, due to increased operating costs and wages.

ALIS conference sentiment was cautiously optimistic ahead of World Cup, with JP Morgan noting lack of conviction despite positive tone.

IHG will debut its Ruby Hotels brand in the U.S. with a 412-room property in downtown Chicago, opening in 2027 after renovating the Inn of Chicago.

Marriott added nearly 100,000 rooms in 2025, while Hilton opened nearly 800 hotels and Hyatt's pipeline grew 7% to a record 148,000 rooms. Plus more news from ALIS.

Fitch sees neutral 2026 hotel outlook with Europe strong, U.S. mixed, Asia-Pacific weak due to China headwinds affecting Singapore RevPAR.