Eventful July drove Cologne hotel performance
Cologne hotels hit record July occupancy of 72.1% and RevPAR of EUR76.64, boosted by Cologne Pride and a Romeo Santos/Prince Royce concert driving single-night peaks above 90%.
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São Paulo hotel performance lifted by AI Summit Brazil
São Paulo recorded its highest-ever July ADR (BRL706.65) and RevPAR (BRL436.60), with the AI Summit Brazil driving peak occupancy of 83.9% on July 23.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 August
U.S. hotels posted a 7.2% RevPAR gain for the week of 2-8 August 2026, with Philadelphia and Chicago leading Top 25 Markets while Miami and Nashville saw notable declines.
Two-year comparative survey by ITB Berlin highlights new developments in perceived safety for queer travellers worldwide
The 2026 ITB Berlin LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Survey, covering 46 countries, finds US social acceptance ratings dropped sharply while Canada, Netherlands, Spain and Austria rank highest among safe destinations.
CHTA Selects Florida International University to Conduct Caribbean Tourism Demand Study
CHTA has commissioned FIU's Chaplin School to conduct a six-month, multi-destination study quantifying tourism demand, economic leakages, and local sourcing opportunities across at least six Caribbean jurisdictions.
What H1 2026 tells us about APAC hospitality's next chapter
HotStats H1 2026 data shows positive TRevPAR and GOPPAR growth across Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Southeast Asia, but aggregate figures mask significant divergence between markets.
By Shikha Menon, Global Sales Director, HotStats
U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – August 2026
STR and Tourism Economics raise 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth to +4.4%, boosted by World Cup premiums, with 2027 growth moderating to +2.1% amid macroeconomic normalization.
Diving deeper: Hidden insights from Travel Dreams 2026
Amadeus surveyed 6,000 travelers and 500 hoteliers for Travel Dreams 2026, uncovering key trends in AI adoption, loyalty program innovation, and user-generated content as a demand driver.
By Jesus Olivares Sanchez, SVP, Hospitality Portfolio Strategy & Product Marketing, Amadeus, Amadeus Hospitality
Volume reassures the rankings. Value transforms balance sheets.
As five hotel groups surpass one million rooms, the author argues that volume metrics obscure the real competition: per-key value creation, driven by management contracts, upscale positioning, and lifestyle brands.
By Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON / MRICS, Hospitality ON
Guest Experience Benchmark Report Q2 2026 Overview
Global GRI hit a record 87.3% in Q2 2026, with 3-star hotels improving fastest, Asia leading regionally, and review response speed emerging as a core reputation driver.
How the 2026 FIFA World Cup Changed US Hotel Markets
A counterfactual analysis of all 11 U.S. host cities finds the 2026 World Cup generated $680M in incremental rooms revenue, driven by ADR gains in every market even as occupancy fell in seven.
By Thomas Hazinski, Managing Director of HVS Convention, Sports, & Entertainment Facilities Consulting in Chicago, HVS
U.S. hotel results for week ending 1 August
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 7.3% year-over-year for the week ending 1 August 2026, with Philadelphia and St. Louis leading Top 25 Markets while Las Vegas posted the steepest declines.
CoStar, Tourism Economics upgrade U.S. hotel growth forecast
CoStar and Tourism Economics raised their 2026-27 U.S. hotel outlook at the Hotel Data Conference, lifting RevPAR by 1.6 ppts and ADR by 1.1 ppts, with GOPPAR forecast to rise 4% in 2026.
Over $1 Trillion Investment in Travel & Tourism Signals a Vote of Confidence in the Sector's Future
WTTC's 2025 EIR Global Trends Report finds Travel & Tourism investment surpassed $1 trillion, up 8.5% year-on-year, with the sector contributing a record $11.6 trillion to world GDP.
Middle East Travel & Tourism Faces Temporary Headwinds But Remains the World's Strongest Long-Term Growth Story
WTTC forecasts a 14.5% contraction in Middle East tourism GDP in 2026 due to conflict, but projects 6.3% annual growth through 2036, making it the world's fastest-growing tourism region.
LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA) Q2/Midyear 2026 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
LWHA's Q2 2026 survey tracked 107 U.S. hotel sales over $10M totaling $3.8B, showing a 20% year-over-year rise in trades while deal size and price per room compressed amid a K-shaped recovery favoring luxury.
By Daniel Lesser, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast
GBTA's 2026 BTI report projects global business travel spending will hit $1.71 trillion, with trip volume growing just 1.3% versus 7.2% spending growth, reflecting rising transportation costs.
Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Hyatt Q2 2026 saw system-wide RevPAR rise 5.9%, gross fees up 7.8% to $324M, and Adjusted EBITDA of $297M, with full-year RevPAR growth guidance set at 3.5%–4.5%.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 2nd Quarter 2026
Greek hotel revenue grew 10.1% in H1 2026 on just 0.6% volume growth, with pricing power intact but occupancy stabilising and risks rising from energy costs, source-market weakness, and airline capacity uncertainty.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 July
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR growth of 6.3% for the week of 19-25 July 2026, with NYC leading gains driven by the World Cup final and Las Vegas dragged down by tough year-ago comparisons.