In Focus: Singapore
Singapore's tourism sector grew 2.3% in 2025 with hotel investment exceeding SGD1.2 billion despite RevPAR declining 0.7%.
By Hok Yean Chee, Regional President of HVS Asia Pacific, HVS
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Is the Caribbean's On-Island Resort Sector Being Crushed by the Cruise Industry?
Author argues cruise lines exploit Caribbean destinations through low taxes and onboard amenities, undermining hotel viability with unfair competition.
By Robert MacLellan, Managing Director, MacLellan & Associates
Middle East Travel & Tourism Soars as Saudi Arabia Fuels Growth at Nearly Twice the Global Rate and Leads the Region
WTTC data shows Middle East tourism GDP reached $385.8 billion in 2025, with Saudi Arabia leading at $178 billion and business travel spending surging 23% regionwide.
A Multi-Sector Analysis of 2026 Mega-Event Impacts on Global Travel
Academic and industry sources agree that 2026's mega-events will drive both immediate hotel demand surges and long-term destination development.
Marketbeat Greater Paris - FY 2025
Greater Paris hotel investment volume reached €1.9 billion in 2025 with 75 properties traded, while RevPAR held steady at €115.7.
European travel sentiment reaches record high for summer 2026, despite shorter stays and tighter budgets
European Travel Commission survey shows 82% of Europeans plan to travel April-September 2026, but with shorter stays and budgets under €1,000 per trip.
Detroit Hotel Market Update: Why Investors Are Betting on Motown
Analysis shows over 1,200 luxury rooms opening through 2028, supported by GM's headquarters move and $2+ billion in downtown development projects.
By Angela Lahti and Nico Cooper
Booking.com Research Reveals How Climate Uncertainty is Reshaping Peak Season Travel
The report surveyed 32,500 travelers globally and shows 42% now plan to travel outside traditional peak months, with accommodation searches to cooler destinations like Slovenia and Norway up 29% and 33% respectively.
First-Quarter 2026 Revenue: Solid activity in a challenging environment
Accor reported Q1 2026 group revenue growth of 2.3% to €1.3 billion despite Middle East conflict disrupting operations from late February.
Canada hotels report third straight month of performance gains
RevPAR jumped 7.9% to CAD120.12 with Newfoundland and Vancouver leading gains across occupancy, ADR and revenue metrics.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 April
CoStar reports occupancy rose 8.4% to 66.5% and RevPAR jumped 14.6% to $111.14, with 21 of the top 25 markets showing gains.
The Silent Twilight of The Greek "Filoxenia"
Small Greek hotels face closure as operational costs rise 30% by 2026 and short-term rentals now exceed total hotel bed capacity.
By Philia Tounta, General Manager, Apokoros Club Hotel & Villas
Global Hotel Alliance reports strong start to 2026
Q1 revenues reached $921 million with 35 million loyalty members, as international stays drove 69% of room revenues across the independent hotel alliance.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 17 April 2026
The newsletter covers major hotel transactions across Japan, Australia, and Malaysia, including Hoshino's JPY4.65B sale in Okinawa and CLI's USD320M credit fund closing.
Global Business Travel Continues but Confidence Drops Sharply As Conflict, Costs and Complexity Reshape the 2026 Outlook
GBTA's April survey of 500+ industry professionals reveals optimism fell from 59% to 41% since January, with European pessimism now outweighing optimism at 38% vs 21%.
Tripadvisor Summer Travel Index Shows East Coast and Florida Beaches as America's Most Sought-After Summer Destinations
The study analyzed U.S. travel searches for summer 2026, revealing Myrtle Beach leads domestic demand while Cancun tops international preferences for the third consecutive year.
Travel Industry Calls for Action on Capitol Hill, Honors Travel Champions Driving Change
U.S. Travel Association brought 400 advocates to Capitol Hill pushing for TSA/ATC pay protection, ESTA changes, and $160M in Brand USA funding.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 11 April
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels posted 0.4% RevPAR growth despite occupancy declining 1.1% after Easter, with Orlando leading occupancy gains and Miami ADR increases.
What 158 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach, Michigan
ECG's analysis of all 158 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach maintains 4.9/5 stars with guests praising its hybrid apartment-hotel format in a wooded Lake Michigan setting.
What 82 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park
ECG's analysis of 82 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park maintains a 4.8 rating with 87% five-star reviews over three years.