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.
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.
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.
NYE rates hit AUD 1,009, while concerts by Jimmy Barnes and Lady Gaga also drove strong performance throughout December.
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.
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U.S. hotels posted 7.9% RevPAR growth during holiday week, with Miami leading at +26.4% while Tampa dropped 19.4%.
Analysis covers six key trends including AI adoption, destination hotels, luxury-budget performance gaps, and outdoor accommodations shaping 2026.
The 43-day shutdown caused 88,000 fewer trips daily as unpaid aviation workers created staffing shortages and national park closures suppressed demand.
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.