U.S. hotel results for week ending 9 May
Chicago led occupancy gains at 75.2%, while Miami's Grand Prix and Consensus conference drove the largest ADR and RevPAR increases.
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Asia Pacific Business Travel to Surpass $700 Billion in 2026, Leading Global Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
GBTA data shows China leading with $408B projected spending while Japan, South Korea, and India drive regional growth despite geopolitical headwinds.
Market Beat Italy - FY 2025
Italy posted the strongest RevPAR recovery in Europe at +53% since 2019, while hotel investment hit €2.5 billion across 110 transactions.
By Davide Barbaro and Francesco Calia
GBTA Welcomes EU Measures to Make Travel Easier to Book, Compare and Manage
GBTA supports new EU legislation requiring integrated booking systems and emissions data for cross-border rail and multimodal business travel.
FIBO 2026 boosted Cologne hotel performance in April
RevPAR jumped 8.7% year-over-year with peak occupancy hitting 96.5% on the trade show's opening night.
Events pushed Barcelona’s April occupancy to 9-year high
RevPAR jumped 10.7% year-over-year to EUR164.93, with occupancy peaking at 95.5% during Bridal Fashion Week and FCE/SeaFood festival.
Indonesia’s luxury hotel sector outpaces wider market recovery
Luxury hotels in Indonesia have fully recovered to pre-pandemic occupancy while other segments remain 5.5 percentage points below previous highs.
The new travel equation: Macro, machines, motivation
Mastercard Economics Institute analyzes how geopolitical tensions, AI adoption, and currency volatility are reshaping global travel spending patterns and destination choices in 2026.
Spain Becomes Europe’s High-Value Travel Champion as Global Visitor Spend Reaches Record US$2TN
Spain ranks third globally with $130.1B in visitor spending and $1,344 average spend per traveller, outperforming Europe's $1,068 average.
Global Travel & Tourism Growth to Outpace Wider Economy by 1.5 Times Over the Next Decade
WTTC data shows travel and tourism will contribute $12TN globally in 2026, growing 3.2% versus 2.4% for the broader economy, with Spain leading European markets.
Study: Navigating Transport in Unfamiliar Places is Southeast Asia’s Biggest Business Travel Stressor, Fueling Unapproved Ground Trips and Expense Uncertainty
GBTA-Grab survey of 1,200 travelers finds 83% use ground transport outside company policy, with navigation stress driving $44% negative emotions.
“Travel & Tourism Accelerates after Effective Recovery” Says WTTC In New Global Report Reinforcing Sector’s Proven Resilience After A Crisis
WTTC's four-decade analysis shows tourism contributed $11.6 trillion to global GDP in 2025 and confirms destinations always recover from crises with strong government leadership.
WTTC Welcomes U.S. Tourism Envoy Nick Adams for First Global Address, Signalling New Era of U.S. Leadership in Travel & Tourism
Adams outlined U.S. priorities including reaching 100 million visitors by 2030 and leveraging G20 hosting to drive investment and job creation.
FHS Business Unusual: How are we coping?
UAE hospitality leaders and Minister of Economy discuss recovery strategies amid regional conflicts, with Oxford Economics forecasting resilient long-term demand despite near-term challenges.
Q1 2026 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
Q1 2026 saw 110 U.S. hotel transactions totaling $4.6 billion, with Florida and New York accounting for 55% of deals despite geopolitical energy shocks.
By Daniel Lesser, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
HVS Anarock India Hospitality Industry Overview 2025
India's hotel sector achieved 63-65% occupancy and INR 8,500-8,700 ADR in 2025, with 64,118 keys signed across 586 properties driven by Tier 2-4 expansion.
U.S. Travel Forecast Points to Steady Growth Ahead
U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029.
WTTC Hosts Historic Recovery & Leadership Cruise along Egypt’s Suez Canal with over 300 Leaders from the Public and Private Sector
WTTC brings together 300+ industry leaders aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss global tourism recovery, with Egypt showcasing tourism revenue growth from $4.9B to $18B+.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 2 May
CoStar reports occupancy up 1.2% to 66.5% and RevPAR up 3.2% to $111.59 for the week ending May 2, with Las Vegas leading gains at +29.0%.
The Amadeus data in action series: Occupancy data
Amadeus introduces forward-looking occupancy data to help hotels anticipate demand up to a year ahead, using 2026 World Cup data to show untapped revenue opportunities.