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GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption
Press Release
March 25

GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption

GlobalData analysis identifies Iran, Israel, Egypt, and major Asian energy importers as most vulnerable to economic contraction and inflation from ongoing Middle East conflict disruptions.

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Supplier News
March 25

U.S. Hospitality Shows Cautious Readiness Ahead of 2026 World Cup

OysterLink research shows 2026 World Cup demand softer than expected, with only 1.7% RevPAR uplift forecast and some hotels seeing just 15% uptake on FIFA room blocks.

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Press Release
March 24

Canada hotels report performance gains in February

Manitoba led provincial gains with 16% RevPAR growth, while Vancouver and Toronto showed mixed results across key metrics.

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Canada
Hotel booking trends 2026: Are shorter stays and last-minute searches the new normal?
Opinion Article
March 24

Hotel booking trends 2026: Are shorter stays and last-minute searches the new normal?

Global data shows one-night stays rose 9% and last-minute bookings increased 9% from Q1 2023 to Q4 2025, requiring hotels to adopt faster pricing strategies.

Jonathan Gough
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse
European hotel transactions rise 30% in 2025 to €22.6 billion
Report
March 23

European hotel transactions rise 30% in 2025 to €22.6 billion

The UK led with 25% of total volume while Germany doubled its 2024 performance to €2.5 billion, driven by rate cuts and strong hotel operations.

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By Gauthier Champlong and Lukas Horch
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Opinion Article
March 23

Sedona’s Lodging Market: Resilience and Pricing Power

HVS analysis shows Sedona's hotel market has stabilized after pandemic volatility, with strong pricing power supported by supply constraints and diverse leisure demand.

Zabada Abouelhana
By Zabada Abouelhana, Project Manager in the HVS St. Louis office, HVS
Sedona, United States
A Trend in the Making: How Ongoing Conflict Could Reshape European Travel Demand
Opinion Article
March 21

A Trend in the Making: How Ongoing Conflict Could Reshape European Travel Demand

Geopolitical tensions are driving travelers away from Middle East hubs toward Asian and European alternatives, with fuel costs rising from $95 per barrel.

Alexandra Dumoulin
By Alexandra Dumoulin, Director, London, HVS
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Is Luxury Getting Overcrowded? When Every Hotel Looks Premium, How Do The Best Stand Apart?
Opinion Article
March 20

Is Luxury Getting Overcrowded? When Every Hotel Looks Premium, How Do The Best Stand Apart?

Brand Finance's 2026 study reveals luxury hotels facing compression as upscale brands deliver premium experiences, forcing luxury to compete on distinctiveness rather than prestige alone.

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Press Release
March 20

U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 March

CoStar data shows U.S. RevPAR grew 5.6% year-over-year, with San Francisco leading gains at 64.4% due to the Game Developers Conference.

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United States
HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026
Opinion Article
March 20

HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026

HVS reports strong luxury hotel performance and growing investor confidence, with cap rates stabilizing at 8-8.5% and high hopes for FIFA World Cup 2026 impact.

Courtney Vris
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
Atlanta, United States
Robust Investor Confidence: 86% of Investors Back European Hotel Investment in 2026
Press Release
March 19

Robust Investor Confidence: 86% of Investors Back European Hotel Investment in 2026

Cushman Wakefield survey of major investors finds Southern Europe and gateway cities most attractive for hotel investment this year.

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United Kingdom
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Opinion Article
March 19

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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By Gelina Kordoni, Aneu Castellarnau, and Ezio Poinelli
Spain
Altitude Shift: Trends in Mountain Tourism
Supplier News
March 19

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.

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Mandarin Oriental to Expand Its Presence in Egypt With Two Iconic Hotels and a Luxury Nile Cruise Experience
Press Release
March 18

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.

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2025 marks the end of the “single market” in Europe
Opinion Article
March 18

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.

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By Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON / MRICS, Hospitality ON
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Press Release
March 17

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.

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Press Release
March 17

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.

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Press Release
March 17

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.

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UN Tourism strengthens tourism measurement in global economic system
Press Release
March 17

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.

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Hotel values remain flat across Europe, although rates and occupancy show modest growth
Press Release
March 16

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.

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