Canada hotels post highest rate growth since 2024
Canada's May 2026 ADR rose 9.5% and RevPAR 10.5% year over year, with Quebec and Montreal leading gains driven by the Canadian Grand Prix moving from June to May.
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U.S. hotel performance for May 2026
U.S. hotel occupancy reached 65.7% in May 2026, with RevPAR up 4.0% year over year; Las Vegas led Top 25 Markets with a 17.9% RevPAR gain driven by event demand.
How Vietnam is Redrawing the Southeast Asian Tourism Map with Near-50% Increase in International Search Interest
Agoda data shows nearly 50% year-on-year growth in international accommodation searches for Vietnam in 2025, driven by visa reform, expanded air routes, and infrastructure investment.
Anaheim’s Lodging Outlook Strengthens as Demand Drivers Expand
Anaheim posted 72%+ occupancy and $150+ RevPAR in 2025, with RevPAR up 12% through April 2026, backed by DisneylandForward investment, 600,000 convention room nights booked for 2026, and the emerging OCVIBE district.
By Aidan Martin, Associate, HVS Los Angeles, HVS
Expedia Group Research Finds Fully Connected Hotels Eliminate Friction and Improve Revenue Performance
Survey of 1,500 hotel decision makers across six markets finds fully connected properties are 31 points more likely to report improved occupancy, ADR, or RevPAR than those using basic connectivity.
U.S. News Unveils Inaugural 2026-2027 Best Conference Cities and Best Conference Hotels
U.S. News ranked Las Vegas, Chicago, and Orlando as the top three Best Conference Cities for 2026-2027, with Marriott Marquis properties dominating the Best Conference Hotels list across four of the top 10 destinations.
Thailand luxury hotel transactions recorded THB 2.2bn in 2025
JLL data shows APAC luxury hotel transactions hit $2.1bn in 2025, up 77% since 2017, with Thailand's Bangkok, Phuket, and Samui posting double-digit ADR growth since 2019.
CrescentRating and Chameleon Strategies Launch Asia's Most Detailed Outbound Travel Intelligence Resource
The Asia Pacific Outbound Traveler Handbook 2026 covers 26 Asian source markets with actionable intelligence for destination marketers, airlines, and tour operators, available free at AsiaTravelTrends.com.
Travel Powered by Booking.com Supported €691 Billion in Economic Activity Across Europe in 2025
Oxford Economics research finds Booking.com-facilitated travel supported €691B in economic activity, 4.7M jobs, and €175B in wages across Europe in 2025.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 June
U.S. hotels posted a 7.0% RevPAR gain for the week of June 7-13, 2026, with NYC leading Top 25 Markets driven by NBA Finals and World Cup activity.
The Labor Story Hotels Should Take from Q1 2026
HotelData.com's Q1 2026 data shows CPOR rose 1.8% but HPOR fell 2.3%, with frontline roles like room attendants cutting minutes per room, signaling stronger labor discipline heading into a softer revenue outlook.
By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl
Europe ranks as the safest global destination, while cost pressures shape long-haul travel plans
The ETC and Eurail's Long-Haul Travel Barometer 2/2026 finds Europe's visit intent down 3 points to 36%, outperforming overall long-haul demand, with cost the top barrier and safety its strongest asset.
Cape Town Tourism Shows Resilience Despite Global Uncertainty
Cape Town's tourism has grown 92% in overnight foreign visitors since 2015, driven by the CTAA air access programme, with U.S. visitors accounting for 40% of international card spend despite lower volumes.
By Kirsty de Groot, Associate Director at HVS Middle East & Africa, HVS
Cleveland’s Quiet Climb: Resilient Hotel Market with a Balanced Demand Base
HVS analysis of Cleveland's hotel market highlights how leisure growth, convention recovery, and healthcare demand from Cleveland Clinic create a resilient, balanced lodging ecosystem through 2026.
By Sam Wespiser and Brian Arevalo
U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 June
U.S. hotels posted a 5.3% RevPAR gain for the week of 31 May–6 June 2026, with Chicago leading Top 25 Markets on a 23.9% RevPAR jump driven by a World Cup send-off match.
Thailand’s branded residences market tops THB205bn (USD6.4bn) with Asia’s biggest share of launched supply
C9 Hotelworks' 2026 report finds Thailand holds 26% of Asia's branded residences supply, with 13,124 launched units worth THB205bn, led by Bangkok, Phuket, and emerging resort markets.
Kenya Boosts Africa's Tourism Growth, Emerging as a Leading Sustainable Tourism Powerhouse
WTTC's 2026 Economic Impact Research shows Kenya's T&T sector contributed $12.7B (9.3% of GDP) in 2025, while Africa's sector hit $228B and is forecast to grow 5.4% in 2026.
AAHOA Central Midwest Conference Highlights Hospitality Trends in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City event covered rising ADA demand letter activity in mid-size markets and a stabilizing U.S. lodging transaction market, with deal flow expected to pick up in H2 2026.
By Russell S. Rivard, Managing Director and Senior Partner with HVS Dallas, HVS
UK Travelers Lead Europe in Using AI and Social Media To Plan Holidays, New Study Reveals
MMGY Travel Intelligence's 2026 study finds 52% of UK travellers use AI for trip planning, up 12 points year-on-year, the fastest growth among five major European markets surveyed.
WTTC Brings Global Tourism Leaders to Valletta as Malta's Travel & Tourism Sector Continues to Thrive
WTTC's Global Summit will be held in Valletta, Malta from 7-9 October 2026, as the country's tourism sector is forecast to contribute $4.9B to GDP and support 72,200 jobs in 2026.