Global Hotel Alliance Reveals What Travel Will Look Like in 2026
The study of 34 million GHA DISCOVERY members shows travelers will prioritize personal expression over destinations, with leisure trips averaging 6 vs 4 business trips.
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Are Your Hotel Markets Turning Revenue into Real Profit?
HotStats argues that RevPAR and revenue metrics alone mask profit erosion, advocating for GOPPAR and cost flexibility analysis to guide smarter investment decisions.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, November 2025
India's hotels saw ARR rise 10-12% year-on-year in October 2025, driven by corporate travel recovery and Diwali leisure demand.
Israel’s Tourism and Hospitality Outlook – From Recovery to Reinvention
The report projects 2% GDP growth for 2025 with tourism recovering through North American and European visitors, while the Abraham Accords create new regional travel opportunities.
By Ronit Copeland, Founder & Managing Partner - HVS Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, HVS
Minor Hotels Travel Trends Report Reveals Optimism and Travellers’ Search for Connection in 2026
Survey of travelers finds 94% plan to maintain or increase travel frequency in 2026, with wellness, cultural immersion and sustainability driving booking decisions.
EHL Insights Hospitality Outlook Report 2026
EHL faculty experts identify five key trends shaping hospitality through 2026, from AI agents and regenerative practices to human-centric leadership addressing the industry's 460 million employee shortage.
By Bianca Lüthy, Corporate Content Manager, EHL
International Tourist Arrivals up 5% in the First Nine Months of 2025
Over 1.1 billion tourists traveled internationally in January-September 2025, with Africa leading growth at 10% and Asia-Pacific reaching 90% of pre-pandemic levels.
UN Tourism welcomes G20 Leaders recognition and strong support for tourism under South Africa’s G20 Presidency
South Africa's G20 Presidency secured commitments from leaders representing 70% of global tourism to advance digital innovation, air connectivity, and sustainable tourism financing.
Tripadvisor Winter Travel Index Report Shows Travelers are Hitting the Road this Winter with 60% Planning Trips
The survey of 6,000+ travelers shows 45% are traveling more this winter than last year, with NYC and warm destinations like Cancun leading bookings.
STR Weekly Insights: 9-15 November 2025
U.S. RevPAR fell 4.6% for the week ending November 15, with Veterans Day falling on Tuesday causing the sharpest midweek decline since recession years.
Centara Hotels & Resorts and NUO International Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Global Expansion
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, and NUO International Hotel Management Co., Ltd., recently signed a strategic Letter of Agreement to collaborate on brand development and international expansion. This landmark partnership represents a powerful alliance between two leading hospitality brands and a meaningful exchange between “Chinese Service” and “Thai Hospitality,” aimed at delivering exceptional experiences to global travellers.The signing ceremony, held at NUO Hotel Beijing, was attended by senior executives from both organisations, including Mr. Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Michael Henssler, Chief Operating Officer, alongside Mr. Jack Xia, Managing Director – Centara China, Mr. Tyrone Tang Ming, General Manager of NUO International, Mr. Andy Xu Jia, Deputy General Manager, and Ms. Yuki Qu Jing, Vice President of Marketing.
Centara and Nuo Hotels
U.S. Companies with Strategic Business Travel Management Can Outperform Peers by Up to 30% in Revenue, According to New GBTA and ASTA Business Travel ROI Study
U.S. companies that take a strategic, well-governed approach to their business travel programs can achieve up to 30% higher revenue than their peers, according to a new return on investment (ROI) benchmarking study released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA).
Canada hotels report highest ADR, RevPAR growth of 2025
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest 2025 monthly growth rates in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to October 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.
The Continued Rise of Upstate South Carolina’s Hospitality Sector
While Greenville’s lodging sector has traditionally focused on business travelers, it has evolved in recent years to embrace a wider variety of demand. Given the strong presence of major companies in the automotive manufacturing, advanced materials, aerospace, aviation, and health services fields, commercial demand has always been strong for area hotels. The market’s diverse employment base and expanding economy continues to attract new companies and new residents. This relocation demand, coupled with the growth of the market’s tourism sector since 2020 and expansion of the city’s downtown neighborhood, has resulted in lodging demand shifting more towards the leisure segment.
By Janet Snyder, Senior Vice President and Director at HVS Asheville, HVS
GBTA and Visa Study Outlines Path to Stronger Corporate Travel Programmes in India’s Rapidly Growing Market
India’s business travel market is one of the fastest growing globally, with annual spend reaching $37.2 billion USD in 2024 and projected to increase 15.5% for 2025—more than double the expected global growth rate of 6.6%*. And as business travel continues to grow within India, corporate travel management, technology adoption, corporate card programs and payment practices are increasingly important ─ and companies must address critical gaps that could impact their cost control and compliance efforts.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 November
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 15 November. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
BCD releases 2026 business travel outlook
BCD Travel has released its next Travel Market Report dedicated to a 2026 Outlook on key risks and solutions, updates on the state of air travel pricing, hotel room rates and car rentals, and a summary of important sustainability trends. Key highlights from the report for corporate travel programs to consider include:
Inspirato Adds Iconic Destinations to Its Global Portfolio
Inspirato Incorporated (“Inspirato” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ISPO), the premier luxury vacation club and property technology company, today announced the addition of several new luxury properties to its growing global portfolio. This launch strengthens Inspirato’s portfolio across Italy, Austria and, Germany – highlighting distinctive accommodations paired with the service and certainty members enjoy.
Accor Closes a Landmark Year in the Pacific with Major Brand Debuts and a Powerful Run of Year-End Openings
Accor closes 2025 on a powerful high in the Pacific, marking a year defined by brand debuts, accelerated development activity, and continued leadership across Australia and New Zealand’s tourism landscape.
Navigating the Current: Key Takeaways from CHICOS 2025
Last year’s CHICOS conference focused on the Caribbean region’s record-breaking RevPAR levels and appetite for new development. This year’s CHICOS theme, “Navigating the Current,” highlighted the potential for continued growth and development in the region as investments ebb and flow, including the resurgence of luxury mixed-use and all-inclusive hotel projects. Our host partners in Curaçao were instrumental in the event’s success, curating pre-conference tours that showcased development sites and exciting investment opportunities across the island. This year also brought a significant influx of new faces, adding tremendous value to the networking experience for all delegates.
By Shannon Sampson, Senior Vice President and Director of South Texas, HVS