Formentera Market Pulse - Premium Demand Within a Supply-Constrained Island
HVS analysis reveals Formentera captures Spain-leading hotel rates through scarcity-driven positioning, with RevPAR reaching €218 despite minimal supply growth.
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Altitude Shift: Trends in Mountain Tourism
Skyscanner data shows mountain hotel bookings with views up 103% as travelers seek cooler, higher-elevation destinations amid rising global temperatures.
Mandarin Oriental Reports Strong Business Performance for 2025
The luxury hotel group achieved 10% RevPAR growth and 3-point market share gains in 2025, while becoming the first hospitality company with 100% GSTC certified properties.
2025 marks the end of the “single market” in Europe
The European hotel market is fragmenting into selective pockets with luxury maintaining momentum while budget segments must add experiential value beyond price.
By Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON / MRICS, Hospitality ON
AHLA Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Challenges Persist For Hotels As Travel Demand Expected to Hold Steady
AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.
Carnival drove Rio de Janeiro room rates to all-time high
February 2026 RevPAR hit BRL 1,050.78, up 48% year-over-year, with peak Sunday performance reaching BRL 2,491.14 RevPAR and 93.7% occupancy.
US–Israel–Iran war heightens global recession and inflation risks through energy and shipping shocks, says GlobalData
GlobalData warns oil prices hit $110/barrel as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts energy and shipping, threatening global recession if conflict persists beyond 2-3 months.
UN Tourism strengthens tourism measurement in global economic system
The UN Statistical Commission endorsed updated frameworks to better measure tourism's economic impact and align business ESG reporting with official statistics.
Hotel values remain flat across Europe, although rates and occupancy show modest growth
Copenhagen led with 5.9% value growth while Istanbul dropped 7.6%, with supply constraints and inflation key drivers across 31 European cities.
Balanced growth drives European transactions
Global Asset Solutions reports €14.65bn in European hotel deals across 267 transactions, with luxury and upscale segments leading investment activity.
New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity
Oxford Economics study finds Phoenix hotels support 42,000+ jobs and generate $1.1 billion in tax revenue annually.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 March
Las Vegas led gains with RevPAR up 90.5% driven by CONEXPO trade show, while New Orleans declined against tough Mardi Gras comparisons.
London Market Spotlight - FY 25
London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.
By Carl Ridgley and Andrew Horder
Marketbeat UK - H2 2025
UK hotel investment fell 23% to £4.9bn in 2025, with single-asset deals rising 37% while portfolio activity dropped due to financing constraints.
By Francesca Madden and Anastasia Cooper
GBTA Welcomes EU Approval of Package Travel Directive and Exclusion of Business Travel
GBTA supports EU Parliament's exclusion of business travel from revised Package Travel Directive, providing regulatory clarity for corporate travel services.
New HotelData.com Report Finds Hotel Labor Costs Rising Faster Than Productivity Gains
Wage costs per occupied room jumped 12.8% in 2025 to $48.32, with Q4 showing a sharp 21.1% spike as productivity gains failed to offset rising labor expenses.
Actabl and HotelData.com
Cost Pressures and Safety Concerns Reshape U.S. Meetings Landscape, New MMGY Study Finds
Survey of 300 planners and 1,000 attendees shows 63% cite travel costs as key concern while 72% factor crime levels into destination selection.
Expedia Group research reveals the future of business travel: TMC optimism high, but confidence lags in meeting traveler expectations
Survey of 214 TMC leaders across 10 countries shows 95% optimism for business travel growth but only 30-40% confidence in meeting rising traveler demands.
Top 5 travel destinations in the USA with the strongest hotel pricing growth in 2026
Park City leads with 19.89% pricing growth while 75% of US hotel markets saw rates decline in early 2026.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
Report: Montréal seasonal short-term rental ban risks millions in tourism revenue
Analysis shows Montreal's seasonal STR ban will create 26,000-night shortfall during 2026 Formula 1 and cycling events, costing $19M in visitor spending.