Is Hotel Development on Pause? CoStar’s Freitag Breaks Down the Industry’s Crossroads

The hotel business is shifting whether we like it or not. I speak with Jan Freitag, National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar, at the Starwood Hotels Leadership Conference in Nashville. #NoVacanyNews insights hoteliers, developers, and investors need to hear right now.

👉 In This Episode:

📉 Why operators are nervous — and why developers might be even more so

🏗️ How tariffs and rising material costs are impacting hotel renovation and new builds

💸 The real story behind interest rates and why they might not be the silver bullet

✈️ The dramatic drop in Canadian and European travel—and what it could mean for U.S. destinations like Disney and beyond

🌍 The geopolitical ripple effect ahead of the 2026 World Cup being held in the USA that could disrupt travel behavior

💼 Why luxury hospitality is still thriving—and how to win with affluent travelers

🧠 Smart strategies for branding, guest experience, and surviving economic uncertainty

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