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.
Research based on millions of bookings shows premium travel costs rising sharply while economy options decline, driving 60% of travelers to use advisors.
London leads global travel while Madrid and Alicante saw strongest growth at +10%, with Chinese cities dominating APAC gains.
India's hotel sector hit 72-74% occupancy in November 2025 with ARR growth of 15-17% month-over-month, driven by metro cities like Pune and Chennai.
The analysis covers regulatory impacts across NYC, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Istanbul, Florence, and Dubai, showing varied market responses with supply adjustments and pricing moderation in 2025.
Analysis of 150+ hotel industry headlines reveals increased focus on real-time performance data, mature AI discussions, and Booking.com's continued dominance over hospitality attention.
HVS regional leaders forecast improved hotel transaction activity and cap rate compression in 2026, with U.S. occupancy expected to rise 0.5% and ADR up 2.0%.
Ontario led declines with RevPAR down 8.1%, while Toronto's drops reflected tough comparisons against Taylor Swift's 2024 tour impact.
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026.
CoStar data shows Perth hotels hit record ADR and RevPAR levels during cricket matches, with Adelaide bookings at 96.1% ahead of the third Test.
The conference brought together 1,600 leaders with $975M in business opportunities, revealing five trends reshaping Middle East hospitality beyond traditional room-based models.
CBRE convenes executives from Sandals, Hyatt, Hilton, Palladium, Posadas and others to discuss 2025 market challenges, all-inclusive growth, and expansion strategies across the Caribbean and Latin America.
HVS analysis shows Houston hotel submarkets posted 15% RevPAR growth in 2024 but remain only modestly above 2019 levels when adjusted for inflation.
Florida hotel executives share insights on seven key trends for 2026, including wellness-focused journeys, community-centered hospitality, and proactive planning ahead of global events.
China's tourism sector contributes $1.9TN to the economy with 15.8% annual growth, expected to become the world's largest travel market by 2031.
U.S. Travel Association warns that CBP's proposed social media screening for visa-free travelers could reduce tourism and harm America's economy.
MMGY surveyed 3,774 travelers across six Latin American markets, finding Brazilians and Mexicans lead spending at $5,200+ annually while prioritizing safety over price.
Western Europe travel to the US fell 3.5% overall, but Tennessee, Montana and Idaho saw increases as tourists seek authentic American experiences.