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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 commercial real estate news from all over the United States, Canada and the U.K.

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Episodes

Lender confidence returning for Asian hotels (with STR's Jesper Palmqvist)

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.

Jul 03, 2026•31 min•Ep. 253

Hotel performance expectations for the World Cup knockout stage

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.

Jul 02, 2026•16 min•Ep. 251

No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says

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.

Jul 01, 2026•12 min•Ep. 250

Marriott's Dana Jacobsohn on what makes a true luxury stay

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 guests expectations now and prepares for them in the future.

Jun 29, 2026•16 min•Ep. 249

Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels (with John Schultzel)

Olympia Hospitality's John Schultzel speaks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten at the 2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum about his company's approach to hotel management, applying a boutique strategy to both independent and franchised properties, as well as its focus on hotels in college and university markets.

Jun 26, 2026•16 min•Ep. 248

Virgin Hotels Collection's Greg Doman on the four factors needed to add a hotel to its portfolio

Greg Doman, chief development officer at Virgin Hotels Collection, joined CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson for an interview at the 2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.

Jun 24, 2026•16 min•Ep. 247

Rebel Hotel Co.'s Brian Sparacino talks growth strategy, operating luxury hotels and the evolution of third-party management

At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, Rebel Hotel Co. President and CEO Brian Sparacino talks with CoStar News Hotels' Bryan Wroten about his company's new division, Reserve Collection Resorts & Hotels, as well as their growth strategy and how the third-party management space is changing.

Jun 22, 2026•18 min•Ep. 246

PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski on World Cup demand, rise in experiential travel

Joseph Bojanowski, president of PM Hotel Group, chatted with CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson about this summer's mega events and the future growth avenues for the third-party hotel operator.

Jun 18, 2026•15 min•Ep. 245

Hyatt's Julienne Smith discusses return to company, next targets for portfolio growth

Hyatt Hotels Corp.'s Julienne Smith talks with CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson at the 2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.

Jun 17, 2026•12 min•Ep. 244

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Americas CEO Kevin Davis on the narrowing bid-ask gap and more favorable hotel transactions environment

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.

Jun 12, 2026•13 min•Ep. 243

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