America's Leading Travel Organizations Launch "Pay Federal Aviation Workers" Campaign
Four major travel organizations launch campaign urging Congress to pay TSA and aviation workers during shutdowns after security staff face unpaid work.
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War in Middle East Triggers Volatile Security Perception and Early Signs of Demand Diversion
Mabrian data shows Middle East conflict caused security perception to plummet across GCC destinations, with Bahrain dropping 81 points and early signs of demand shifting to Europe and Asia.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 February
National occupancy held steady at 62.8% while ADR and RevPAR both declined 0.2%, with San Francisco leading gains and New Orleans posting steepest drops.
China cements its position as a leading source travel market, powered by domestic scale and outbound momentum, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects China's domestic trips will reach 4.08 billion by 2029 while outbound departures hit 176.65 million, driven by youth demand and premium experiences.
ITB Berlin 2026: The industry sets an example for dialogue and resilience in uncertain times
The 60th anniversary event generated €47 billion in business deals despite Middle East flight disruptions, featuring Angola as host country and announcing Maldives for 2027.
Luxury Hotels Report- Central Asia
The region shows strong luxury hotel potential with Almaty leading at 69.5% occupancy and ADR reaching USD 180-400, while emerging markets like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lack international luxury brands.
Strong Performance, Rising Costs for EMEA's Hotel Market
Only three EMEA destinations saw RevPAR and GOPPAR declines, with Eastern and Southern Europe leading regional growth despite rising construction costs.
Milan hotels post highest Winter Olympic occupancy peak since 2010
CoStar data shows Milan averaged 83.4% occupancy during the Winter Olympics, with luxury properties posting RevPAR gains of 321.9% year over year.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, February 2026
Bengaluru led with 15-17% ARR growth while Chandigarh posted highest occupancy gains of 7-9 percentage points.
Canada hotels report highest occupancy gain since July 2025
Manitoba led with 11.9% occupancy growth while Edmonton and Vancouver posted strong ADR and occupancy gains respectively.
The UK hotel sector stages second-half comeback in 2025, supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, says Knight Frank
UK hotels recovered from first-half challenges with 3.8% H2 RevPAR growth in regional markets and 6% leisure revenue increases.
London’s Hotels Maintain Strong Profitability Despite Softer RevPAR in 2025
Central London hotels achieved 46.8% GOP margin and £135.5 GOP per room through disciplined cost control, despite 0.9% RevPAR decline and ongoing wage pressures.
Destinations queue up to host forthcoming WTTC Global Summits
Fifteen destinations across four continents are competing to host WTTC's 2027 Global Summit following Rome's success, with Malta confirmed for 2026.
Global Hotel Market Forecast Assumptions – February 2026
STR forecasts 1.1% European RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by Milan Olympics and Paris luxury demand, while Asia Pacific expects 3.6% growth.
German Outbound Travel Confirms Europe’s Strength and the Rise of Culture-Nature Destinations
Data Appeal and Mabrian analysis shows Germans increasingly favor European destinations combining cultural heritage with natural beauty, with Italy capturing nearly 20% of German stays across six regions.
Full Year 2025 - Hungarian Hospitality Market: Strong Performance and a Promising Outlook
Budapest posted the second-highest RevPAR in Central Europe, with 75% of 2025 room supply from international brands and domestic buyers driving 60% of transactions.
By Nicolas Horky and Zoltan Szabo
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 to Take Place in Paris
The prestigious awards ceremony moves from London to Paris for the first time since 2023, with extended voting periods and new Academy leadership.
HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2026
HVS analysis shows Las Vegas hotel performance shifting from volume-driven to premium experience-focused demand in 2026.
By Shannon Okada, Managing Director of Gaming with HVS, HVS
U.S. hotel results for week ending 21 February
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels gained 3.1% occupancy and 6.2% RevPAR for the week, with New Orleans and Las Vegas leading growth.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: February 2026
HVS projects 2.2% U.S. hotel RevPAR growth in 2026, with cap rates declining to 8.3% as more distressed properties sell.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS