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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
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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By Henry Farr and Finbar Kneen
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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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CoStar
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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Cushman & Wakefield
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
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Altitude Shift: Trends in Mountain Tourism
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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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United States
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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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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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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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Balanced growth drives European transactions
Press Release
March 16

Balanced growth drives European transactions

Global Asset Solutions reports €14.65bn in European hotel deals across 267 transactions, with luxury and upscale segments leading investment activity.

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American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Press Release
March 13

New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity

Oxford Economics study finds Phoenix hotels support 42,000+ jobs and generate $1.1 billion in tax revenue annually.

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Phoenix, United States
U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 March
Press Release
March 12

U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 March

Las Vegas led gains with RevPAR up 90.5% driven by CONEXPO trade show, while New Orleans declined against tough Mardi Gras comparisons.

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United States
Cushman & Wakefield
Opinion Article
March 12

London Market Spotlight - FY 25

London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.

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By Carl Ridgley and Andrew Horder
London, United Kingdom
Cushman & Wakefield
Opinion Article
March 12

Marketbeat UK - H2 2025

UK hotel investment fell 23% to £4.9bn in 2025, with single-asset deals rising 37% while portfolio activity dropped due to financing constraints.

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By Francesca Madden and Anastasia Cooper
United Kingdom
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