Euan McGlashan, co-founder and CEO of third-party management company Valor Hospitality, joins the podcast during the International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin to talk about how connecting cultures across the globe helps improve his business.

In an exclusive interview recorded at the International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA in Berlin, Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos discussed the growth possibilities for his 23-hotel brand now that it's signed a franchise agreement with Hilton.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Chief Development Officer David Wilner sits down with CoStar News' Stephanie Ricca to discuss the global franchise company's expansion into higher-end brands and extended-stay. This episode was recorded at the 2026 Hunter Conference in Atlanta.

Pete Dunne, vice president at planning, landscape architecture and urban design company EDSA, joined CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson for an interview at the 2026 Hunter Conference.

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the podcast for our monthly overview of the Asia-Pacific region, focusing this month on why infrastructure improvements and foreign investment are buoying the outlook for tourism destinations in Vietnam.

At the 2026 Hunter Conference, Raines Co. CEO Grey Raines joins CoStar News' Natalie Harms to discuss the company's Lantern Hotels and why adaptive reuse, inclusive hiring and curated experiences are outperforming traditional development.

Parker Henderson, brand leader of Graduate by Hilton, joined CoStar News Hotels' Trevor Simpson for an interview at the 2026 Hunter Conference.

Natalie Harms of CoStar News Hotels speaks with Mark Sergot of IHG Hotels & Resorts about his move from leading global sales into heading development for the Americas. The discussion highlights IHG’s loyalty engine, commercial performance, and the opportunities Mark sees for hotel owners in both new builds and conversions.