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Hotel transactions in the U.S. are picking up in size and volume, and it's because a few key elements are "moving in a positive direction," said Kevin Davis, Americas CEO of JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group. Watch the full video and read more here: https://bit.ly/4uqEdmd

Will LA landlords shape policy or step aside? Can Pizza Hut nostalgia bring diners back to the table? And where will data center developers go as bans spread? Find out the latest #CRE news in this edition of our weekly newsletter.

Despite a relative proximity to geopolitical conflict and instability elsewhere in the Middle East, Egypt has shown to be a safe haven for hotel investment and development. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4xnHm93

⚽️ Property Spotlight: World Cup 2026 Stadiums The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today! We’re highlighting some of the stadiums in the U.S. and Canada hosting matches during the championship that you can explore via CoStar: 📍 Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta): https://bit.ly/3S3JrHd 📍 AT&T Stadium (Dallas): https://bit.ly/441RNSl 📍 SoFi Stadium (LA): https://bit.ly/441RQgZ 📍 BC Place Stadium (Vancouver): https://bit.ly/441RQxv 📍 NRG Stadium (Houston): https://bit.ly/4xly2mb 📍 Lumen Field (Seattle): https://bit.ly/4gckbZc 📍 Hard Rock Stadium (Miami): https://bit.ly/3RY0lag 📍 Levi's Stadium (SF Bay Area): https://bit.ly/441ajKv 📍 Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City): https://bit.ly/3QDMs0t 📍 Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia): https://bit.ly/4uqBBET 📍 BMO Field (Toronto): https://bit.ly/4usYjfA Which of these venues have you visited? ⤵️

Hotel industry analysts expect to see several strategic changes at Choice Hotels International after Patrick Pacious stepped down as president and CEO in late May. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4xmZSOZ

On the ground at The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CoStar News is touring Casa Familiar, Inc.’s work in San Ysidro, right along the U.S.-Mexico border across from Tijuana. #AIA26 Architects behind projects like La Semilla, Avanzando CLT, Living Rooms at the Border and The Front Arte Cultura are showcasing how design can tackle housing affordability, climate resilience and community-driven development. ❗️Stay tuned for more from the tour coming to CoStar.com.❗️

NeoCon is underway in Chicago, and one trend is already stealing the spotlight: dark, moody plum, which might just be the showroom color of the year. Brands like Andreu World, Kettal and Haworth are embracing the rich hue across furniture, wallpaper and paint. Stay tuned for more coverage on CoStar.com. #NeoCon2026

Spain-based Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and Meliá Hotels International have ceased operations in Cuba due to the threat of U.S. sanctions. Both companies had branded hotels owned by Grupo de Turismo Gaviota. U.S. officials warned Gaviota's parent company is owned by the Cuban military. https://bit.ly/4odOcKi

What finally broke a 17-year retail vacancy at Chicago’s Trump Tower? Could this California farm town shape the future of flying cars and air taxis? And how did one relationship help land Amazon kiosks in shopping malls nationwide? Find out the latest #CRE news in this edition of our weekly newsletter.

Nearly two decades of managing critical facilities has taught Matt Landek that military veterans can serve their country in a different way: filling crucial roles in the U.S. data center boom.