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CoStar News Hotels

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

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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Americas CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality Kevin Davis talks with CoStar News Hotels' Stephanie Ricca at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum about why the first half of 2026 has fostered more hotel transactions.

Omer Acar, CEO of the Raffles and Fairmont hotel brands at Accor, speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten about the luxury hotel space while at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast for our monthly check-in on hotel industry trends in the Asia-Pacific region.

CoStar News Hotels' Stephanie Ricca, Bryan Wroten and Trevor Simpson share their observations from the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum as the conference has wrapped up for 2026.

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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)
Hannah Smith
Senior analyst at STR, CoStar's hospitality business unit
STR, CoStar
Episode: Smaller markets are winning hotel group demand
Navneet Bali
founder and CEO of LyvInn
LyvInn
Episode: A hotel-hostel concept for the digital nomad era
Ryan Donn
Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer, and Head of Europe at Trinity Investments
Trinity Investments
Episode: Trinity expands its investment criteria for European hotels
Dimitris Manikis
President and Managing Director EMEA for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Episode: Why Wyndham’s Dimitris Manikis sees big growth ahead in Europe, India

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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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JLL Hotels & Hospitality Americas CEO Kevin Davis on the narrowing bid-ask gap and more favorable hotel transactions environment
Q: Does the improved debt environment mean the bid-ask gap is fully closed now?
Debt costs have declined and credit spreads have narrowed, which has facilitated higher transaction volume and allowed buyers to pay more, contributing to a narrowing bid-ask gap though price dynamics still vary by asset class and market.
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Americas CEO Kevin Davis on the narrowing bid-ask gap and more favorable hotel transactions environment
Q: What do people ask you in hallways and elevators at industry shows?
They want to know where to invest and which markets are most attractive, with a lot of focus on specific deals and conditions that would enable better pricing and execution.
Raffles and Fairmont CEO Omer Acar on the evolving nature of luxury hotel experiences
Q: What does the future of luxury look like for your brands in the next decade?
Continued emphasis on celebrations, immersive events, and leveraging partnerships and new destinations, with technology enabling more engaging experiences while preserving the human touch at the core of hospitality.
Raffles and Fairmont CEO Omer Acar on the evolving nature of luxury hotel experiences
Q: How do Raffles and Fairmont translate that luxury into everyday operations and experiences?
Through dedicated programs like Make Spatial Happen and Butler Did It, focusing on culture and consistent, personalized guest recognition across properties, while expanding into wellness, destinations, and immersive experiences.
Raffles and Fairmont CEO Omer Acar on the evolving nature of luxury hotel experiences
Q: What does luxury mean right now in the eyes of your guests?
Luxury now centers on recognition and personalization—guests want to be acknowledged for their needs and have their stays crafted to their wishes, rather than simply having more amenities.

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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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