Ashes Tour fuels significant gains in Australia’s hotel performance
Perth hit 96% occupancy with record ADR of AUD409, while Adelaide saw RevPAR surge 326% year-over-year during the cricket series.
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Canada hotels post record-setting performance in 2025
British Columbia led with 70.4% occupancy while Montreal was the only major market to decline in both occupancy and RevPAR.
Travel and tourism sector deal activity down 5% in 2025, finds GlobalData
GlobalData reports M&A activity remained stable while venture financing fell 21% and private equity declined 28%.
Despite operational pressures intensifying worldwide, guest satisfaction climbs again
Global guest satisfaction rose to 86.7% despite record tourist arrivals, with 3-star and 4-star hotels driving growth while luxury segment gains slowed.
PATA and Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association Enter Strategic Partnership
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Three Things to Watch for Los Angeles Hospitality in 2026
Los Angeles occupancy remains below pre pandemic levels due to entertainment strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international travel, and 2025 wildfire disruptions. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entertainment production and international air travel are expected to stabilize, while ADR should grow.
By Kirsten Smiley, Senior Vice President, Southern California Region Director, HVS Los Angeles, HVS
U.S. hotels report first full-year occupancy, RevPAR declines since 2020
CoStar data shows 2025 marked the first year since 2020 with declining occupancy (-1.2%) and RevPAR (-0.3%), though ADR grew 0.9% nationally.
International tourist arrivals up 4% in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world
UN Tourism reports 1.52 billion international tourists in 2025, with Africa leading at 8% growth and Asia Pacific rebounding 6% despite remaining 9% below 2019 levels.
What the Data Tells Us About Japan’s Next Chapter in Hospitality
Survey of 260 Japanese hoteliers shows 76% rating past performance as good/very good, up from 56% in 2023, with strong hiring plans averaging 7.9 new employees per property.
By Luiz Rodrigues De Paula, Regional Manager, Japan, Booking.com
U.S. hotel results for week ending 10 January
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Deloitte Report: The future of hospitality - Navigating new frontiers
A trio of new openings in the American West and Northeast sets the tone for a hospitality industry in transition. From a modular, steel frame hotel on commercially zoned desert land near Joshua Tree to an off grid eco lodge by Grand Teton and a Vermont retreat repurposed from historic farm buildings, the examples underline a shift toward lighter footprint development, community sensitivity, and concepts designed around place rather than pure scale. The message is clear: growth is still possible, but the route forward is becoming more inventive, more local, and more operationally disciplined.
New Year's Eve pushed Sydney room rates to record-high
NYE rates hit AUD 1,009, while concerts by Jimmy Barnes and Lady Gaga also drove strong performance throughout December.
Paris hotel performance reached December high
RevPAR jumped 7.8% year-over-year with New Year's Eve hitting record occupancy of 93.3% and the highest ADR since the 2024 Olympics.
PATA Strengthens Collaboration with Euromonitor International to Empower Data-led Tourism Growth in Asia Pacific
The partnership will produce dedicated analytical articles for PATA's 2026-2028 destination forecasts and forecast webinars for industry professionals.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 3 January
U.S. hotels posted 7.9% RevPAR growth during holiday week, with Miami leading at +26.4% while Tampa dropped 19.4%.
What’s Next for Hospitality in 2026?
Analysis covers six key trends including AI adoption, destination hotels, luxury-budget performance gaps, and outdoor accommodations shaping 2026.
By Kate Cheung, Associate, Hotel & Leisure Advisors, Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA)
The Government Shutdown’s $6 Billion Toll on Travel and the U.S. Economy
The 43-day shutdown caused 88,000 fewer trips daily as unpaid aviation workers created staffing shortages and national park closures suppressed demand.
By Joshua Friedlander, Vice President, Research, U.S. Travel Association
Indian Hotel Sector: 2025 in Review
The year saw record hotel signings of 47,000 keys and industry consolidation through acquisitions, but faced challenges from airline disruptions and mixed GST reform impact.
By Mandeep Lamba, MRICS, President (South Asia), New Delhi, HVS
Rising Travel Costs Reshape How Americans Travel in 2026, Internova Travel Group Research Finds
Research based on millions of bookings shows premium travel costs rising sharply while economy options decline, driving 60% of travelers to use advisors.
Wrapping Up: Top Ranking Destinations in 2025
London leads global travel while Madrid and Alicante saw strongest growth at +10%, with Chinese cities dominating APAC gains.