Madrid Market Spotlight - FY 25
The comprehensive annual performance analysis shows strong profit growth driven by room revenue gains, despite rising labor costs and new hotel supply additions.
By Bruno Hallé and Albert Grau
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The Growth Driving Hospitality Strength in Raleigh
HVS analysis shows Raleigh hotel fundamentals strengthening with demand outpacing supply growth, driven by a $387M convention center expansion and major healthcare developments through 2028.
By Kaitlyn Hennessy, Consulting and Valuation Project Manager at HVS St. Louis, HVS
Philadelphia Lodging Market: Post-Pandemic, Today, and Beyond
Philadelphia occupancy lags 8% below 2019 levels while facing FIFA World Cup room cancellations, but 2026 events including America's 250th anniversary could drive recovery.
By Jerod Byrd, Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Operations of the HVS Philadelphia Consulting and Valuation division, HVS
Lifestyle Hotels: Catering to Modern Traveler Preferences
The global lifestyle hotel market is projected to reach $123.3 billion by 2033, driven by travelers seeking authentic experiences over traditional luxury.
By Stephanie Clemo, BOSC 6 Student and Hospitality Strategy writer, EHL
Hotel Investment Risk and Performance by Product Type in Kansas City
Analysis shows extended-stay hotels recovered fastest from the pandemic while full-service properties faced longer recovery periods due to new supply and demand mix differences.
By Benjamin Giebler, Project Manager, St. Louis, HVS
U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 March
RevPAR increased 8.3% nationally, with San Francisco leading at 121.1% growth driven by the RSA Conference.
U.S. hotel performance for February 2026
RevPAR increased 4.3% nationally, with San Francisco leading gains due to Super Bowl LX while New Orleans declined after hosting the previous year.
Easter hotel demand resilient across key European markets as travellers book later and stay longer
SiteMinder data shows 12% booking growth across six European markets, with travelers booking closer to arrival and canceling less.
New Survey: Americans Say TSA Funding Will Influence Their Vote
Survey of 2,000 voters shows 75% will consider candidates' aviation security records when voting, with 69% supporting independent TSA funding.
Hong Kong poised to reclaim its position as a leading global tourism destination
WTTC research shows Hong Kong visitor arrivals down 22.9% from 2018 peak, with recommendations to diversify beyond mainland Chinese visitors who comprise 76% of arrivals.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, March 2026
India's hotel sector posted strong March performance with occupancy above 75% and double-digit ADR growth driven by wedding, MICE, and corporate demand.
PATA Outlook: Tourism Growth to 2028 Faces Headwinds from Geopolitical Uncertainty
PATA's new report forecasts Asia Pacific tourism will reach 761.2 million arrivals by 2028, though geopolitical risks could limit recovery to 88% of pre-pandemic levels.
PATA and Hong Kong PolyU
Global Hotel Alliance and the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Spotlight India’s Rising Global Travel Potential as Indian Guests Stay and Spend More at Home and Abroad
GHA DISCOVERY India membership hit one million with $75mn spent globally in 2025, while The Leela announces expansion into Coorg and Jaisalmer.
Marketbeat CEE - H2 2025
Investment volumes in Central and Eastern Europe rose 170% in 2025, with Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw leading RevPAR growth.
By Hanna Toth and Elena Osain
Europe Market Spotlight - FY 25
European hotels achieved €69.3 GOP PAR in 2025, up 2.1% year-over-year, with London leading at €155 PAR while Milan and Warsaw showed strongest growth.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: March 2026
HVS reports March RevPAR up 3.9% nationally with luxury hotels leading gains, while hotel cap rates average 8.3% in Q4 as transactions remain below peak levels.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
GBTA Again Urges U.S. Congress to End Shutdown as TSA Workforce Strain Triggers Severe Airport Delays
GBTA warns that TSA workforce strain from the shutdown could cost business travelers 12 hours in security lines on 48-hour trips.
HVS Insights: Journeys Through Uncertainty - The Middle East Crisis and Its Impact on India’s Hospitality Sector
HVS analysis reveals how Middle East tensions are disrupting global aviation while creating opportunities for India to capture redirected demand and strengthen domestic tourism.
Cloudbeds’ 2026 State of Independent Hotels Report Reveals Tightening Margins, Shifting Traveler Behavior, and Rising OTA Dominance
The report analyzed 90 million bookings across 180 countries, showing independent hotels lost ground to OTAs in 2025 with global RevPAR down 5.4%.
GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption
GlobalData analysis identifies Iran, Israel, Egypt, and major Asian energy importers as most vulnerable to economic contraction and inflation from ongoing Middle East conflict disruptions.