Hospitality

Hospitality real estate news and analysis covering the full spectrum of the industry—from hotels and resorts to casinos, restaurants and convention centers. With sharp insights on market trends, investment strategies, and emerging opportunities, Commercial Observer is the definitive resource for CRE professionals tracking the shifts reshaping hospitality’s global footprint.

A person in a space suit sitting at a train station with a suitcase.
Hospitality · Development
National

Outer Space — Hospitality’s Final Frontier?

By Anna Staropoli
Nathan Berman of Metroloft, Tal Kerret of Silverstein Properties, and a rendering of The Avenir.
Casinos · Development
New York City

Silverstein Adds 2,000 Apartments to Far West Side Casino Bid as Deadline Approaches

By Isabelle Durso
Vantage Real Estate Advisors' Danny Volk, Marc Johnson, and Kayla Terzi and 25 Broad Street.
Restaurants · Leases
New York City

SK Hospitality Group Takes 15K SF at 25 Broad Street for Two New Restaurants

By Isabelle Durso
Alex Smith of Kering speaks at Commercial Observer's Retail and Hospitality Forum.
Hospitality
New York City

In Retail and Hospitality, Experience Counts in More Ways Than One

By Amanda Schiavo
The Rev. Al Sharpton.
Casinos · Development
New York City

Sharpton Endorses SL Green’s Bid for Times Square Casino

By Isabelle Durso
Jared Schlosser of Peachtree Group and a rendering of The Printing House – Tapestry Collection by Hilton project in Nashville.
Hotel/Resort · Finance
Tennessee

Peachtree Group Lends $68M on Nashville Hotel Recap 

By Andrew Coen
Lightning Society founder Timothy Phillips and 45 Howard.
Hospitality · Leases
New York City

Lightning Society Takes 19K SF at Chetrit’s 45 Howard for Social Club

By Larry Getlen
Sam Chang of McSam Hotel Group and a drawing of the proposed hotel at 143-02 135th Avenue, Queens.
Hotel/Resort · Development
New York City

McSam Hotel Group Secures $48M Construction Loan for JFK Airport

By Isabelle Durso
Newmark's Mitch Heifetz and Michael Paster, and a selection of cheeses on display at Eataly.
Restaurants · Leases
New York City

Eataly to Open Fast-Casual Cafe at 1122 Lexington Avenue on UES

By Isabelle Durso
Donnie D’Alessio, founder and owner ofat Comfortland, and 92 Rivingston Street.
Restaurants · Leases
New York City

Popular Queens Cafe Comfortland Finally Opening First Manhattan Spot

By Amanda Schiavo
Fairmont Orchid, a 540-key luxury hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii
Hotel/Resort · Finance
Hawaii

New York Life Provides $136M Refi for Hawaii’s Fairmont Orchid Hotel

By Brian Pascus
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Ian Ross, founder of SomeraRoad, and Hotel Bossert in Brooklyn.
Multifamily · Investments & Sales
New York City

SomeraRoad Buys Brooklyn’s Hotel Bossert for $100M With Plans for Housing

By Isabelle Durso
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Woolworth Building.
Restaurants · Leases
New York City

New French Restaurant Goody’s to Open at Woolworth Building

By Isabelle Durso
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KSR's David Sabbagh and David Green, and 120 Liberty Street.
Restaurants · Leases
New York City

4K-SF Food Hall Opening at 120 Liberty Street in the Financial District

By Mark Hallum
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Ryman President and CEO Mark Fioravanti and JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix.
Hotel/Resort · Investments & Sales
Arizona

Trinity Investments Sells Phoenix Hotel to Ryman REIT for $865M

By Brian Pascus
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Matthew Mandell and Allen Gurevich of GFP Real Estate and 520 Eighth Avenue.
Restaurants · Leases
New York City

New Restaurant and Bar 520 Henny to Open at GFP’s 520 Eighth Avenue

By Isabelle Durso
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