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CoStar News Hotels

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Hospitality Industry
Hotel Industry
STR
Japan
Artificial Intelligence
Thailand
Revenue Management
Singapore
China
World Cup
Asia Pacific
Vietnam
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Hyatt
India
Hotel Data Conference
Revpar
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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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STR's Jesper Palmqvist dives into how lender confidence is buoying hotel investment across the Asia-Pacific region, which is seeing record-high development and a wave of refinancing.

CoStar Group's Didio Pequeno joins CoStar News' Trevor Simpson to discuss what hoteliers can expect in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Peregrine Hospitality CEO Greg Kennealey speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten about his hotel portfolio's performance, the resiliency of travel and changing guest expectations in luxury experiences.

Dana Jacobsohn, chief development officer, North America luxury brands and global mixed-use speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum about luxury hotel development and how Marriott meets guest... more

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John Schultzel
Chief Growth Officer at Olympia Hospitality
Olympia Hospitality
Episode: Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels (with John Schultzel)
Greg Doman
Chief Development Officer at Virgin Hotels Collection
Virgin Hotels Collection
Episode: Virgin Hotels Collection's Greg Doman on the four factors needed to add a hotel to its portfolio
Bryan Sparacino
President and CEO, Founder of Rebel Hotel Co.
Rebel Hotel Co.
Episode: Rebel Hotel Co.'s Brian Sparacino talks growth strategy, operating luxury hotels and the evolution of third-party management
Julienne Smith
Head of America's Growth at Hyatt
Hyatt
Episode: Hyatt's Julienne Smith discusses return to company, next targets for portfolio growth
Kevin Davis
America's CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality
JLL Hotels & Hospitality
Episode: JLL Hotels & Hospitality Americas CEO Kevin Davis on the narrowing bid-ask gap and more favorable hotel transactions environment
Omer Acar
CEO of Raffles and Fairmont for Accor
Raffles and Fairmont, Accor
Episode: Raffles and Fairmont CEO Omer Acar on the evolving nature of luxury hotel experiences
Didio Pequeno
Director of Hospitality Market Analytics for the Northeast and Midwestern US
CoStar Group
Episode: World Cup pregame: How hotel performance projects two weeks out
Brandon Ehrhardt
Vice President of Marketing for Travel Partners and Advertisers at Expedia Group
Expedia Group
Episode: It's game time for hotels scoring sports tourism business this summer
Alan Benjamin
Founder and president of BenjaminWest
BenjaminWest
Episode: How hoteliers are sorting through the complicated tariff refund question (with Alan Benjamin)

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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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Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels (with John Schultzel)
Q: How does Olympia differentiate its boutique approach when working with both branded and independent hotels?
We bring a highly customized engagement with owners, adapting reporting, cadence, and experience focus to align with owner priorities, while leveraging cross-pollination from our experience in both franchise and independent spaces.
Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels (with John Schultzel)
Q: What opportunities do you see in the third-party management space today?
There are increasing opportunities as owners seek external expertise to maintain margins and manage complex properties, especially where operating costs and specialized revenue management are critical.
Rebel Hotel Co.'s Brian Sparacino talks growth strategy, operating luxury hotels and the evolution of third-party management
Q: What do you hear from owners about concerns with growth and the current industry?
Owners are mainly concerned about growth pace and ensuring infrastructure is in place to support additional properties, with a focus on maintaining quality and avoiding overextension.
Rebel Hotel Co.'s Brian Sparacino talks growth strategy, operating luxury hotels and the evolution of third-party management
Q: What is your strategy then as you are actually trying to make deals?
We operate on three tracks—Rebel (core branded independents), Renegade (focused service), and Reserve (ultra-luxury)—and we tailor partnerships to each ownership thesis rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all program.
Rebel Hotel Co.'s Brian Sparacino talks growth strategy, operating luxury hotels and the evolution of third-party management
Q: What can you tell us about specific properties you have taken into your portfolio?
Under Reserve, the Kickstarter property is in Santa Barbara, a five-star, five-diamond asset, with El Encanto managed by a dedicated team led by a managing director.

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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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