Jeddah hotel performance jumped in September
Jeddah hotels saw RevPAR surge 53.3% year-over-year in September 2026, with the Gulf Cup opening day driving peak occupancy of 78.3% and ADR of SAR688.72.
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AFL Grand Final pushed Melbourne hotel room rates to September record
Melbourne hotels hit record September ADR (AUD242.11) and RevPAR (AUD182.99), driven by the AFL Grand Final, NFL's Australia debut, and the Melbourne Royal Show.
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Releases Fall 2026 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA's Fall 2026 semi-annual survey of 72 asset managers shows strong RevPAR and GOP gains, with 97% expecting growth to continue in 2027, while demand, wages, labor, and insurance costs top member concerns.
UK travellers drive value growth for Palladium Hotel Group as leading European source market
UK travellers account for 30% of Palladium Hotel Group's Spanish room revenue, with ADR up 4% overall and 10% in the Balearics, backed by a €90M investment in The Site Ibiza.
India Selected to Host WTTC Global Summit 2027, the World’s Most Important Tourism Event
India beat 21 other destinations to host the 2027 WTTC Global Summit in Delhi, as WTTC forecasts the country's travel and tourism economy will nearly double to $527 billion by 2036.
WTTC Sets Out Eight Priorities to Secure Europe's Travel & Tourism Leadership as Governments Across the Region Shape New Tourism Strategies
WTTC's report, released at its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, outlines eight priorities for Europe including visa reform, AI adoption, and investment, as the sector contributes $3 trillion to European GDP.
Beyond Revenue Growth: HVS Takeaways from The Lodging Conference
HVS shares takeaways from the 2026 Lodging Conference: 5% RevPAR growth expected by year-end, but rising costs, debt pressures, and loan maturities are eroding hotel profitability.
Market Beat Germany - H1 2026
German hotel investment volume fell to €600M in H1 2026 from €1.1B a year earlier, while operating metrics held steady with RevPAR flat at €74 and prime yields stable at 6.5%.
By Christine Mayer and Christine Folz
Munich Market Spotlight - YE August 2026
Munich hotels posted 2.1% revenue growth in YE August 2026 but GOP fell 1.1% to €68.7 PAR as costs rose faster, with RevPAR down 0.4% due to a 1.5% ADR decline.
By Christine Mayer and Christine Folz
WTTC Targets One Million Tourism SMEs to Benefit from its Together in Travel Community
WTTC research finds a 10% SME productivity uplift could unlock $63B in direct Travel Tourism GDP across 8 markets, as the council targets 1 million businesses for its free Together in Travel platform.
European Hotel Market Update - H1 2026
European RevPAR grew 3.0% YoY in H1 2026, hotel transaction volumes topped €11.5bn (22% above 10-year average), and luxury assets dominated investment at 46% of total volume.
Global Hotel Alliance Delivers Robust Revenue and Loyalty Growth in Q3 2026
GHA posted US$1.04B in Q3 2026 revenue, up 27% year-on-year, with loyalty redemptions surging 58% and cross-brand revenue jumping 53% to US$168M across its 38M-member programme.
Prices float up to highest ever for Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque hotel rates peak at $265/week during the 2026 Balloon Fiesta, up 10% YoY, with data suggesting post-event demand on Oct 12-14 is being underpriced.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
Fall foliage will lift Japan’s hospitality market
Japan hotel rates are rising sharply for the autumn foliage period, with 19 of 22 destinations above annual averages, led by Nagoya (+31%) and Kanazawa (+28%), as domestic demand offsets slowing inbound tourism in 2026.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
WTTC Global Summit Opens in Malta as European Travel & Tourism Set to Outpace Wider Economy
WTTC forecasts 3.1% Travel & Tourism growth in Europe for 2026, outpacing the wider economy, as 1,000+ delegates gather in Valletta for the 26th WTTC Global Summit.
At 21, WiT Singapore asks what's left for travel companies to own in the age of AI agents
WiT Singapore's 21st edition put agentic AI at the centre of debate, with speakers converging on trust and human connection as the last defensible assets for travel brands.
Market Beat Europe - H1 2026
Europe hotel investment reached €11.7B in H1 2026, 19.5% above the 10-year average, with RevPAR up 3% YoY to €101 and Milan surging 24% on Winter Olympics demand.
A Market in Transition: The Future of Downtown Dallas Hotels
Downtown Dallas hotels face soft occupancy through 2030 due to convention center renovation, but FIFA 2026, a $3.8B KBHCCD overhaul, and major Uptown corporate and hotel investments point to long-term recovery.
By Kathleen Donahue, Senior Managing Director and Practice Leader, HVS
The Changing Shape of Indonesia’s Hotel Market
Indonesia's hotel market shows strong ADR growth but stagnant occupancy, with luxury outperforming and midscale under pressure from new supply, contrasting with demand-led recovery in Vietnam and the Philippines.
Market Beat Greater Paris - H1 2026
Greater Paris hotels posted RevPAR of €116 (+3.7%) in H1 2026, while investment volume hit €845M across 21 hotels, skewed by the Pullman Tour Eiffel deal.