At Q4 2025 Close, Southern Markets Drive Future Growth in U.S. Hotel Construction

The latest United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals that the Dallas market continues to lead the nation’s hotel construction pipeline with 193 projects totaling 23,720 rooms. Atlanta follows with 159 projects/17,804 rooms, then Phoenix with 124 projects/16,303 rooms, Nashville with 120 projects/15,983 rooms, and Austin...

Mark Owens on Colliers International and the New Economics of Hotel Deals

Colliers International is a global real estate services firm, but in hospitality it increasingly functions as a strategic translator between owners, lenders, and shifting traveller demand. In this Brand Insiders conversation, Mark Owens, Hospitality Practice Group Leader and Vice Chairman at Colliers International, explains how the firm “span[s] the gamut”...

2025 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview

Although mixed signals abound, the U.S. economy at the end of 2025 continues to show surprising resilience, defying some expectations of a slowdown. GDP growth is strong (roughly 4.3% in Q3) driven by consumer and government spending, however with a cooling and uneven labor market as well as rising unemployment...

Luxury Travelers Prioritize Exclusivity Over Extravagance, Plan Higher Spend in 2026, Flywire Survey Reveals

Luxury travelers are redefining the vacation experience, as they seek personalized, exclusive and immersive experiences, rather than traditional markers of extravagance, according to a new report out from Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company. The emphasis on authenticity and exclusivity comes as these luxury travelers...