May 2026

3 killed in Texas after gas explosion ignites apartment complex

At least 3 dead in Dallas apartment complex explosion

200 Central Avenue office tower in downtown St. Pete has a new owner

Our day at Mews Unfold 2026

Davy and Jill reflect on Mews Unfold 2026 in Amsterdam, weighing AI's promise to free staff for human connection against the industry's oldest unsolved frustration: recognising returning guests at check-in.

7-story apartment complex proposed near UK campus. Residents vow to fight it

Three dead in deadly fire at Dallas apartment complex

East Peoria apartment complex open after years of development

Technification Is Accelerating Commoditization

The author argues that replacing human touchpoints with technology risks commoditizing hotels, leaving price as the only differentiator, and urges a "humanification" approach that blends automation with genuine guest…

Mag Mile office tower extends run of downtown distress

Beyond the final whistle: how mega sporting events transform cities

Budapest's hosting of the UEFA Champions League Final is examined through the lens of sports tourism strategy, with the 2024 London final generating €91M in GVA and 77,000 international visitors as a benchmark.

If Search and Display Had a Baby: Why Demand Gen is the New Hybrid You Actually Want

A practical breakdown of Google's Demand Gen campaigns vs. Paid Search and Display, covering placements, targeting, creatives, and when to use each in a hotel marketing mix.

Exclusive: Broad Retail Portfolio Commands $170M+

The Hotel F&B Transformation Roadmap

Inspired by an AWS and Shiji whitepaper, the roadmap outlines five key F&B trends and six technology strategies, including cloud POS, mobile ordering, and real-time analytics, to help hotels improve margins and guest…

AHLA & AHLA Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Hotel Industry Awards

AHLA and AHLA Foundation are accepting nominations for the General Managers of the Year Awards and Stars of the Industry Awards, with winners announced at events in Miami Beach and Los Angeles.

Chicago law firm Ginsberg Jacobs names partner, chair of real estate practice

Cendyn resets hospitality commitment with leadership reorientation

Under new CEO Michael Bennett, Cendyn has restructured its go-to-market approach around former hotel operators, adding managed services and commercial consultation measured by customer revenue outcomes.

3 dead, including child, after explosion levels Dallas apartment complex - ABC News

Skyscanner Rebrands "Hotels" to "Stays" to Reflect 3.5M Accommodation Options

Skyscanner renames its Hotels tab to "Stays," reflecting a portfolio of 3.5M properties including hostels, campsites, and unique options, driven by Gen Z and Millennial demand for experience-led accommodation.

Florida shopping center will have Lowe's, Wawa, Taco Bell and more

Over 10 displaced after Douglas County apartment complex catches fire

The Hotels Leading the Industry in 2026: Trends, Brands & Why They're Winning

A 2026 industry overview identifies luxury, lifestyle, wellness, extended stay, tech-forward, and adaptive reuse hotels as the six leading segments, with revenue forecast to reach $940B.

Maximizing Project Value Through Design

Rising construction costs and evolving guest priorities are pushing luxury hospitality developers toward strategic, experience-led design that balances aspiration with financial efficiency across all price points.

Accor Accelerates Franchise Growth and Strengthens Partnerships at the 2026 Pacific Franchise Conference

Accor gathered 270+ franchise partners and owners in Sydney to discuss growth strategy, investment trends, AI-driven efficiencies, and loyalty, covering its 420+ Pacific properties.

Not One Size Fits All: How Travelers Are Actually Using AI to Plan Trips — Cornell Research

Cornell survey of 1,029 U.S. travelers finds AI ranks 4th in travel planning tools, with accuracy concerns cited by 60%+ as the top barrier, and adoption motivations varying sharply across Budget, Premium, Aspirationa…

The Largest Shopping Centres In The United Kingdom

Placement, not commission - Google built a hotel checkout it takes no cut of and, that's exactly the point

Google's commission-free Universal Cart is a placement play: by owning the AI surface where travel decisions are made, Google charges for consideration rather than transactions, shifting auction dynamics against hotel…

Speaker Spotlight: Adam Greene of RXR

Adam Greene , Executive Vice President of Development at RXR , joined Commercial Observer ’s Future of New York Forum to discuss the future of New York City’s real estate market, including the growing momentum behind…

Shopping malls investment: Up to 20% appreciation in these retail mall rentals in Delhi NCR & Mumbai; what

From Strategy to Action: How GCSTIMES Supports Hospitality Partners Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

GCSTIMES outlines how its low-carbon hospitality product portfolio, including key cards and in-room essentials, helps hotel partners reduce Scope 3 supply chain emissions via ISO-verified carbon accounting.

Thailand’s 3rd richest man Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s Frasers Property sells 4 European logistics properties for $343M

Oakridge Park set to shake up Vancouver retail, culinary scenes

Trump Tower lands first retail tenant more than 17 years after opening

Virtual Reality Simulator SkiPod to Open Store at 572 11th Avenue

SkiPod , an indoor virtual reality skiing and snowboarding simulator, has selected Eenhoorn ’s 572 11th Avenue for its newest home. The company’s digital slopes will occupy a 3,790-square-foot corner storefront in Man…

How Tariffs Are Rewiring Logistics

Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Un stock rises Thursday, outperforms market

A snapshot of how the EBR commercial real estate market performed in April

Walmart Pays $223M for SoCal Cold-Storage Facility

One of the world’s largest companies has acquired a building in Southern California that it uses for its grocery and food distribution in a deal that’s equal to roughly $440 a square foot. Walmart Realty , a subsidiar…

The 7 C’s of real estate: Human skills that still matter most

Real estate is not just about properties, Debbi DiMaggio writes. It’s about helping people move confidently into their next chapter.

Housing industry urges FTC, DOJ to provide antitrust guidance

The groups say it is currently unclear what kinds of collaboration and data use are allowed after federal agencies withdrew competitor collaboration guidelines in recent years.

Empira launches German core-plus living fund anchored by UBS

The strategy focused on acquiring midsize multifamily assets also scored backing from Empira parent Partners Group.

Industrial Real Estate is Tightening Again, and Now it Favors Last-Mile Owner-Operators

A Big Retail Tenant Kept Saying No. Then AI Closed the Deal.

It’s not a theory anymore: Artificial intelligence is getting commercial real estate deals across the finish line. AI and data were predictably omnipresent at the major ICSC retail conference in Las Vegas last week, a…

Alaris Aerospace Inks Big Industrial Lease in Palm Beach County

Alaris Aerospace Systems has signed a 129,000-square-foot lease at Corporate Logistics Center in Jupiter, Fla., landlords Woodmont Industrial Partners and Butters Group announced. The aerospace company, which speciali…

ATG Entertainment Expands to 19K SF at GFP’s 630 Ninth Avenue

GFP Real Estate has signed three new deals at its 630 Ninth Avenue office building, also known as the Film Center Building , totaling 24,815 square feet, the landlord announced Thursday. In the largest of the three de…

An entrepreneur’s guide to multifamily housing investment

Investing in multifamily housing rewards local insight, patience, persistence and the development of operational excellence, Michael Zaransky writes.

Brookfield finds buyer for distressed FIGat7th mall it owed $62M on

NYC Property Taxes Expected to Rise as Values Inch Upward

Mayor Zohran Mamdani ’s pied-à-terre tax targeting luxury second homes in New York City, which will take effect July 1, may have already had an impact on estimated tax rates for the city’s upcoming fiscal year. The nu…

Concepto Capital Group Strengthens Its Presence in Florida Hospitality Real Estate Through Meliá Residences Miami Top-Off

Layoffs hit boutique NoMad hotel after troubled loan refinancing

More retail opportunities coming to Harvest community