How Six Experts Drive Growth in a Fragmented U.S. Hotel Market

LA Olympic Impact on Airbnb Availability and Rates

As the 2028 Olympics approach, Airbnb hosts in the Los Angeles area are seeing reduced availability and rising rates around key event dates. Short-term rentals near venues and transit hubs have tightened sharply, with nightly prices spiking many times pre-Olympic levels. Travelers seeking affordable options face limited choices, and local policymakers are monitoring housing impacts amid tourism pressure. The trend underscores how mega-events reshape lodging demand across all segments. Read more.

Little Nell Marks 30 Years as a Forbes Five-Star Hotel

The Little Nell, Aspen’s iconic luxury ski-in/ski-out property, celebrated three decades as a Forbes Five-Star hotel, a rare achievement in global hospitality. The milestone highlights consistent service excellence, acclaimed dining, and bespoke guest experiences that underpinned its longstanding reputation. The hotel also maintains AAA Five-Diamond status and a prized Wine Spectator Grand Award. Plans are underway to expand the brand with a new hotel in Rockefeller Center. Read more.

PPHE Hotel Group Sells NYC Development Site for $33.5 Million

PPHE Hotel Group agreed to sell its Manhattan development site near Hudson Yards for about $33.5 million, shelving plans to build its first U.S. hotel. Regulatory changes in New York made the original development unviable, prompting the sale of the freehold and air rights. Proceeds will first repay associated debt, with remaining funds to be used in core regions. The move reflects strategic portfolio allocation amid shifting market conditions. Read more.

Sunrise Realty Trust Backs Graduate Hotels Refinance

Sunrise Realty Trust committed $48 million toward a $406 million refinancing package for a 15-property portfolio of Graduate by Hilton hotels. The financing structure uses a subordinate B-note alongside a larger senior A-note, supporting stable, university-anchored full-service assets in major U.S. college markets. Investor confidence stems from captive demand and limited new supply in these areas. Sunrise and its affiliate support long-term returns through strategic debt deployment. Read more.

How Six Experts Drive Growth in a Fragmented U.S. Hotel Market

Industry leaders share strategies to navigate a highly fragmented U.S. hotel investment scene. Panelists discuss targeted capital deployment, opportunistic acquisitions, and niche market plays to maintain returns even when traditional pipelines slow. They emphasize focusing on assets with strong local demand and limited new supply, using data to guide decisions, and balancing risk through diversified deal types. The insight reflects broader investment patterns where single-asset plays and specialized expertise can outperform broad portfolio bets. Fragmentation is seen less as a hurdle and more as a chance for creative capital. Read more.

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