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CoStar News Hotels

CoStar News Hotels
Hospitality Industry
Hotel Industry
STR
Japan
Artificial Intelligence
Thailand
Revenue Management
World Cup
Singapore
China
Asia Pacific
Vietnam
Hilton
Hotel Data Conference
Hyatt
India
Revpar
Experiential Travel
Hospitality
Extended Stay Hotels

CoStar News Hotels' experienced, award-winning journalists bring diverse perspectives and voices to the news. From exclusive interviews with CEOs, to conference news from around the world, to coverage of public hotel companies, our stories are accessible for free 24/7 to inform your business today and in the future. CoStar News Hotels is part of the global CoStar News team, which reports commercia... more

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CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten and Terence Baker speak with STR's Kelsey Fenerty about the new U.S. hotel industry forecast and other topics from the first day of the 2026 Hotel Data Conference in Nashville.

There are clear winners and losers across the Asia Pacific region's hotel industry, and  STR's regional vice president in the Asia-Pacific region Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast to dissect just what that means.

In this episode, Gettys Group CEO Ron Swidler speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Sean McCracken about the many down-the-stream effects of keeping tabs on changing consumer behavior, and how artificial intelligence is making that more achievable.

CoStar Group's Jan Freitag and Walker Hotel Collection's Peter Yeung join CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson to discuss results and lessons learned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Isaac Colazzo
STR's data professional
STR
Episode: Recapping the first day of the 2026 Hotel Data Conference
Ron Swidler
CEO of Gettys Group
Gettys Group
Episode: How hotels can prepare for guests of the future (with Gettys Group CEO Ron Swidler)
Jan Freitag
National Director of Hospitality Analytics
CoStar Group
Episode: Hotel performance recap from the World Cup
Peter Young
Managing Director
Walker Hotel Collection (Walker Tribeca, Walker Greenwich Village)
Episode: Hotel performance recap from the World Cup
Max Spangler
Vice President of Technology at Charlestowne Hotels
Charlestowne Hotels
Episode: Escaping hospitality's "AI hype echo chamber"
Jimmy Merkel
CEO and co-founder of Rockbridge
Rockbridge
Episode: Rockbridge CEO Jimmy Merkel is expanding the investment company in new ways
Jesper Palmqvist
STR's head of the Asia-Pacific region
STR
Episode: Lender confidence returning for Asian hotels (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)
Didio Pequeno
Director of Hospitality Market Analytics for the Northeast and Midwestern US at CoStar Group
CoStar Group
Episode: Hotel performance expectations for the World Cup knockout stage
Greg Kennealey
CEO of Peregrine Hospitality
Peregrine Hospitality
Episode: No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says

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Shama Cracken
News Editor, CoStar News Hotels podcast host
Terence Baker
Host of Upgrade, a CoStar News Hotels podcast for the EMEA region; News editor, Europe, Middle East and Africa; host of interview segments

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Escaping hospitality's "AI hype echo chamber"
Q: How do you address cybersecurity in an era of AI?
Cybersecurity is treated as an arms race: training is updated to counter more sophisticated phishing and deepfake threats, verification is done out of band, and there is a strong emphasis on using approved tools with guardrails and continuous education.
Escaping hospitality's "AI hype echo chamber"
Q: What are owner and guest expectations around AI in hotels?
Owners expect efficiency, automation, better forecasting, and improved revenue, while guests want speed, personalization, and a sense of place. Charlestowne emphasizes authentic hospitality and reduces AI friction, ensuring tools augment rather than replace human touch.
Escaping hospitality's "AI hype echo chamber"
Q: Can you tell me a little about Charlestowne's approach to AI adoption?
Charlestowne's approach is practical and measured: use AI to handle routine, scalable tasks like drafting, summarizing, and content analysis, while the human team focuses on the final judgment, guest sensitivity, and strategic decisions. They also build bespoke internal tools where off-the-shelf solutions don't fit.
Rockbridge CEO Jimmy Merkel is expanding the investment company in new ways
Q: Share some color on how the Texas hotel deals came together.
Merkel explains that the Texas acquisitions were patient, strategically structured with state collaboration, and aligned with Rockbridge's value-add approach to create a transformative, multi-party partnership that enhances value for investors.
No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says
Q: What are your expectations for the rest of 2026?
Forecasts point to RevPAR growth around 3.5% to 4%, supported by pace data and market intelligence, barring unexpected issues.

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The show focuses on the hospitality real estate and investment landscape, with data-driven analysis, dealmaking strategies, and executive perspectives from hotel operators, asset managers, developers, and investors. Episodes frequently cover topics such as group demand trends, European expansion, brand and operating models, sustainable development, and technology-enabled operations. Guests range from senior analysts and procurement experts to CEOs and chief development officers, offering practical insights on capital allocation, market timing, and portfolio optimization. The program often pairs industry data with on-the-ground storytelling from conferences and hotel markets across North America and Europe, making it useful for professionals... more

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