U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 December
CoStar data shows occupancy fell 3.2% to 57.2% with Tampa posting the largest declines due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
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CHTA Highlights the Biggest Takeaways from CHIEF 2025, Signaling a New Era for Caribbean Hospitality
CHTA shares insights from Barbados forum covering climate resilience, digital transformation, direct booking strategies, and workforce innovation as priorities for Caribbean hotels.
Skift Global Forum East 2025: 9 Takeaways for the Future of Travel
Skift partnered with Abu Dhabi's tourism authority to analyze key industry shifts, from the Middle East's growing influence to AI's impact on travel planning.
The 7 travel and hospitality trends that defined 2025
Analysis reveals stark performance gaps between luxury and budget hotels as consumer spending diverges, with AI adoption becoming critical for operational efficiency.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
The 11 travel and hospitality trends that will shape 2026
The report identifies key challenges including geopolitical instability, rising tourist taxes, and seasonal demand shifts, while outlining tech-driven strategies for hoteliers to navigate 2026.
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse
Formula 1 drove São Paulo hotel performance to record-highs
ADR hit BRL 1,699.90 and RevPAR reached BRL 1,573.32 during race weekend, marking the highest levels ever recorded in São Paulo's hotel market.
Ten Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025
Cayuga consultants predict AI integration, refinancing pressures, and labor shortages will reshape hospitality by 2026, with conversions outpacing new builds.
US Hotels Face Profit Pressure as Labor Costs Outpace Recovery
Labor costs are rising 4-5% annually while occupancy drops, with union hotels showing -1% profit conversion versus 25% for non-union properties.
2025 HVS Middle East & Africa Hotel Valuation Index
HVS index tracks hotel values across 23 markets in 16 countries, with Riyadh leading at +100% growth since 2019, driven by tourism strategies and infrastructure investment.
November events boosted Melbourne hotel performance, December looks promising
Melbourne hotels achieved record November RevPAR of AUD201.05 (+8.6%), driven by Melbourne Cup Carnival and Oasis concerts.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
Qatar's occupancy hit 83.9% with RevPAR rising 20.3% year-over-year, driven by Formula 1 and the Doha Film Festival.
The Great MICE Comeback: Why Events Are Fueling a New Travel Boom
Global business travel spending is expected to hit $1.48 trillion in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels as conferences and incentive trips drive demand for both air and ground transport services.
By Timothy Prescott, Director of Marketing, drvn
Americans Dissatisfied with Travel Security Experience; Demand 9/11 Passenger Security Fee Put Back Where It Belongs
Poll reveals 89% want the $1.5 billion annually diverted from TSA security fees returned to fund modern screening technology and reduce airport delays.
STR Weekly Insights: 16-29 November 2025
U.S. RevPAR fell 0.3% in the fortnight ending November 29, but excluding 13 hurricane-impacted markets, RevPAR actually grew 0.9%.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 November
CoStar data shows Tampa suffered steep declines due to 2024 hurricane displacement demand comparisons, while San Francisco led gains with 14.9% RevPAR growth.
Grand Rapids, Michigan: A City on the Rise
HVS analysis highlights strong hotel demand growth driven by $1+ billion in upcoming developments including amphitheater, soccer stadium, and airport expansion.
By Angela Lahti, Associate, Tampa - St. Pete, HVS
Paris Leads the World’s Top 100 City Destinations Index for 2025: Euromonitor International
Euromonitor's annual index shows global city tourism grew 8% to 702 million arrivals, with Asia Pacific leading at 10% growth and Bangkok topping visitor numbers at 30.3 million.
Japan Brief: Hotel and Retail Sectors to Remain Resilient Despite Decrease in Chinese Visitors
CBRE analysis shows diversified visitor base and weak yen will offset Chinese travel restrictions, with European, US, and Australian tourists providing stronger spending power.
Is hotel compression back in Australia?
Australia leads Asia Pacific with 84% of submarkets showing RevPAR growth, driven by occupancy increases rather than rate hikes, while compression patterns shift from midweek corporate to weekend leisure demand.
The New Economics of Hospitality: ESG, AI, And Value Creation in The MEA Region
HVS executive outlines three investment priorities for MEA hospitality: sovereign-backed mega-developments, AI-enhanced valuation models, and ESG integration as capital prerequisites.
By Hala Matar Choufany, President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai, HVS