Hotel Industry Insights

Analysis, intelligence, and research on the hotel development and investment landscape.

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Marketing to Hotel Owners: A Strategic Guide for Hospitality Vendors

June 15, 2026  •  Industry Guides

Learn how to market products and services to hotel owners by understanding ownership structures, buying cycles, decision-makers, and relationship-driven business development strategies.

Alternatives to High-Priced Hotel Development Data Platforms

June 9, 2026  •  Industry Guides

Hotel development data is most valuable when timely, focused, and affordable. This article compares major data providers with niche alternatives.

Top U.S. Hotel Sellers in 2026

June 1, 2026  •  Transaction Intelligence

A concise look at the hotel companies that sold the most properties in 2025, led by Service Properties Trust’s Sonesta-branded disposition wave and followed by several portfolio recapitalizations and strategic asset sales.

Top U.S. Hotel Buyers in 2026

May 28, 2026  •  Transaction Intelligence

A ranking of the largest U.S. hotel buyers in 2025, highlighting portfolio acquisitions, extended-stay activity, and the role of Service Properties Trust dispositions in shaping the market.

 
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