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Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential

Colorado Springs has long stood as one of Colorado’s most popular drive-to leisure destinations during the peak summer months. Government entities and related contract business have also supported strong lodging dynamics. While disruptions within th...

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Ryan Mark
Senior Project Manager at HVS Denver
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30 January 2026HVSMarkets & Performance
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Minneapolis–St. Paul Hotel Recovery Remains Tepid

The hotel sector in Minneapolis–St. Paul continues to evolve and recover from pre- and post-pandemic oversupply and demand changes. Leisure and event-driven travel have returned with renewed energy, but not yet at the scale needed to fully offset th...

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Tanya J. Pierson
MAI, Managing Director at HVS Minneapolis
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by Tanya J. Pierson
29 January 2026HVSMarkets & Performance
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2025 Guest Experience: How Hotels Are Winning Satisfaction in a Year of Record Demand
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2025 Guest Experience: How Hotels Are Winning Satisfaction in a Year of Record Demand

The 2026 Guest Experience Benchmark reveals a hotel industry that continues to mature under pressure. Despite record tourist arrivals in several regions, guest satisfaction continued to rise. This matters because volume growth often strains service ...

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Bruno Saragat
Sales Engineer at Shiji Reviewpro
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by Bruno Saragat
28 January 2026ShijiMarkets & Performance
2025 Guest Experience: How Hotels Are Winning Satisfaction in a Year of Record Demand
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FIFA World Cup 2026 hotel prices: Data analysis of the post-draw surge and game day spikes

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be a monumental event, with 104 matches, including 72 in the group Stage and 32 in the knockouts, spanning 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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Jonathan Gough
Content Team Lead at Lighthouse
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by Jonathan Gough
26 January 2026LighthouseMarkets & Performance
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Three Things to Watch for Los Angeles Hospitality in 2026

Los Angeles occupancy remains below pre pandemic levels due to entertainment strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international travel, and 2025 wildfire disruptions. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 F...

Kirsten Z. Smiley
Kirsten Z. Smiley
Senior Vice President, Southern California Region Director, HVS Los Angeles
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by Kirsten Z. Smiley
22 January 2026HVSMarkets & Performance
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What the Data Tells Us About Japan’s Next Chapter in Hospitality
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What the Data Tells Us About Japan’s Next Chapter in Hospitality

Japan’s accommodation industry is thriving in 2025: strong business results, rising investments, and ambitious workforce plans underline optimism across the sector. From AI adoption to training initiatives, the industry is tackling challenges with i...

Luiz Rodrigues De Paula
Luiz Rodrigues De Paula
Regional Manager, Japan, Booking.com
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by Luiz Rodrigues De Paula
20 January 2026Booking.comMarkets & Performance
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Houston Hotel Submarket Performance: Nominal Gains and Real-Dollar Context

Greater Houston’s lodging market is stabilizing, with distinct performance differences across submarkets. While 2024 posted strong results lifted by major events and weather-related displacement, inflation-adjusted levels show that real-dollar gains...

Bunmi Oyinloye
Bunmi Oyinloye
Senior Vice President, Leader - Houston Office, Houston
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by Bunmi Oyinloye
17 December 2025HVSMarkets & Performance
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