What 76 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo, MI
ECG analyzed 76 TripAdvisor reviews of their New Buffalo property, finding 97.4% five-star ratings driven by walkable downtown location and superior sleep quality.
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U.S. Remains World's Largest Travel & Tourism Market But WTTC Warns That the Country is at a Crossroads
WTTC research shows U.S. tourism GDP grew only 0.9% in 2025 while Asia Pacific led globally at 8.2%, with international visitor spending declining 4.6%.
The Great American Luxury Escape: Why Affluent Travelers Are Rediscovering U.S. Destinations
GTC data shows domestic luxury hotel bookings rose 20% with ADR climbing 40% as affluent Americans pivot from international to high-end U.S. destinations.
Hosts and guests boost US economy by a record $93B in 2025
The platform supported 1.1M jobs and generated $26B in tax revenue, with hosts earning average $15,600 supplemental income.
Local Observatories Key to Delivering on National Tourism Strategies, New Report Concludes
UN Tourism and IDB report shows how local data observatories can bridge the gap between national tourism policies and destination-level implementation across Latin America and the Caribbean.
MCE, Paralympics, and Fashion Week push Milan hotel room rates to March record
CoStar data shows Milan hotels achieved record March performance with EUR202.42 ADR, driven by Fashion Week, MCE tradshow, and Winter Paralympics.
São Paulo hotel performance jumped for Design Week
March 2026 occupancy rose 13% to 67.8% while ADR increased 7.4% to BRL871.48, with peak performance on March 11.
Travel & Tourism Sees Best Year Ever and Emerges as the World’s Fastest Growing Sector, Outpacing the Global Economy in 2025
Travel tourism generated $11.6 trillion globally in 2025 (9.8% of GDP) while creating 1 in 3 new jobs, with Asia-Pacific leading at 8.1% growth versus North America's 1.0%.
Paris hotel room rates jumped during eventful March
CoStar data shows Fashion Week and concerts drove record March performance, with ADR reaching €438 and occupancy hitting 88%.
Looking Toward the Normalization of the New Orleans Hotel Market
CoStar data shows New Orleans occupancy fell from low 70s pre-pandemic to high 50s currently, with $600M Omni convention center hotel planned for 2030.
By Lauren Hock, Senior Vice President and Leader of HVS New Orleans, HVS
U.S. Travel Demand Accelerates and Spending Hits Record Highs, According to Latest MMGY Research
Survey of 4,500+ Americans shows household travel spending projected at record $5,704 annually, with 50% now using AI tools for trip planning.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 10 April 2026
Newsletter covers major Tokyo hotel sales totaling billions in yen and South Korea's new visa policies to attract Chinese repeat visitors.
WTTC’s “Cruising for Impact” Report Highlights the Positive Impact of Cruise Tourism for Communities Worldwide
The industry contributed $98.5 billion to global GDP and supported 1.8 million jobs in 2024, with over 60% of cruise passengers returning to destinations.
New Study: LA Hotels Power City’s Economy, As New Council Policies Increase Operational Pressure
AHLA report shows LA hotels generate $12.5B annually but face rising costs and reduced investment, with 88% cutting staff due to city policies.
New Study: 2026 World Cup Set to Spark Longer Stays, Higher Spending—If America Gets Ready
Study of 9,500+ respondents shows World Cup visitors will spend $5,000+ per person and stay longer than typical tourists, but safety concerns could limit economic gains.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 4 April
Easter calendar shift caused nationwide RevPAR to drop 5.1%, though Miami and Anaheim posted strong gains while Vegas fell 34.2%.
Hospitality Horizons 2026: The Top 5 Trends Shaping Travel & Hotels
Academic research identifies five interconnected forces transforming hospitality in 2026, with AI automation and economic polarization driving both luxury premiumization and demand for authentic local experiences.
By Jungho Suh, PhD, Assistant Professor of Management at GW School of Business, UN Tourism Expert, GWU
Madrid Market Spotlight - FY 25
The comprehensive annual performance analysis shows strong profit growth driven by room revenue gains, despite rising labor costs and new hotel supply additions.
By Bruno Hallé and Albert Grau
The Growth Driving Hospitality Strength in Raleigh
HVS analysis shows Raleigh hotel fundamentals strengthening with demand outpacing supply growth, driven by a $387M convention center expansion and major healthcare developments through 2028.
By Kaitlyn Hennessy, Consulting and Valuation Project Manager at HVS St. Louis, HVS
Philadelphia Lodging Market: Post-Pandemic, Today, and Beyond
Philadelphia occupancy lags 8% below 2019 levels while facing FIFA World Cup room cancellations, but 2026 events including America's 250th anniversary could drive recovery.
By Jerod Byrd, Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Operations of the HVS Philadelphia Consulting and Valuation division, HVS