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Cushman & Wakefield
Opinion Article
May 18

Hospitality Report Sweden - Spring 2026

Sweden's hotel market shows gradual recovery with RevPAR up 4.7% and ARR up 4.6% as of February 2026, as international tourism growth and constrained supply support investor confidence.

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By Simon Vahtola and Staffan Dahlén
U.S. Travel Association (USTA)
Press Release
May 18

U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Suspension of Visa Bonds for World Cup Fans

The U.S. Travel Association endorses the administration's suspension of visa bond requirements for confirmed FIFA World Cup ticket holders, calling it a key step to boost international visitor arrivals.

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U.S. Travel Association
United States
Allied Market Research
Press Release
May 18

Global Adventure Tourism Market to Reach $2 Trillion by 2032, Registering a CAGR of 19.5%

The global adventure tourism market is projected to grow from $324.9B in 2022 to nearly $2T by 2032 at a 19.5% CAGR, led by Europe and fast-growing Asia-Pacific.

Allied Market Research
Allied Market Research
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Report
May 18

The K-Shaped Recovery of Myrtle Beach’s Hotel Market

HVS analysis of Myrtle Beach shows branded upper-midscale-and-above hotels surpassing 2019 metrics while the broader market trails, with revenues at $990M in 2025 versus a $1.1B peak in 2021.

Brett Testa
By Brett Testa, Senior Manager, HVS Atlanta, HVS
Myrtle Beach, United States
Whitebridge LAC Hotels Monitor, Issue 15
Press Release
May 18

Whitebridge LAC Hotels Monitor, Issue 15

Issue 15 of the LAC Hotels Monitor covers Q-period performance across the Caribbean and Mexico, with Total Caribbean RevPAR up 5.1% but Mexico destinations posting GOPPAR declines of up to 13.1%.

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Whitebridge Hospitality
PwC's US Consumer Poll on Summer Spending - Memorial Day is summer’s first signal
Press Release
May 18

PwC's US Consumer Poll on Summer Spending - Memorial Day is summer’s first signal

PwC survey shows 71% of Americans will spend same or more on summer travel, with Memorial Day travelers averaging $898 and AI adoption rising among younger travelers.

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PwC (US)
Caribbean Tourism Enters a New Strategic Phase as Latin American Demand Surges and Premium Travel Reshapes the Region
Supplier News
May 15

Caribbean Tourism Enters a New Strategic Phase as Latin American Demand Surges and Premium Travel Reshapes the Region

CHTA-Amadeus report shows overseas demand grew just 1% as the region shifts focus to Latin American markets and premium travelers to drive higher-value growth.

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Hotels in Mexico Are Entering a New Era Ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Podcast
May 15

Hotels in Mexico Are Entering a New Era Ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Shiji's Mexico market manager discusses hospitality trends and opportunities ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament.

Florencia Cueto Pedrotti
Florencia Cueto Pedrotti, Director, Global Engagement & Sales Enablement, Shiji
Mexico
Paris Market Pulse 2026 – The Olympic Flame Lives On
Report
May 15

Paris Market Pulse 2026 – The Olympic Flame Lives On

Paris hotel occupancy hit a 10-year high of 78% in 2025, with RevPAR up 3% and investment activity spanning from budget to luxury segments.

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By Clemence Sennavoine and Alexandra Dumoulin
Paris, France
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Press Release
May 14

U.S. hotel results for week ending 9 May

Chicago led occupancy gains at 75.2%, while Miami's Grand Prix and Consensus conference drove the largest ADR and RevPAR increases.

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CoStar
United States
Asia Pacific Business Travel to Surpass $700 Billion in 2026, Leading Global Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Press Release
May 14

Asia Pacific Business Travel to Surpass $700 Billion in 2026, Leading Global Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

GBTA data shows China leading with $408B projected spending while Japan, South Korea, and India drive regional growth despite geopolitical headwinds.

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GBTA
Singapore
Cushman & Wakefield
Opinion Article
May 13

Market Beat Italy - FY 2025

Italy posted the strongest RevPAR recovery in Europe at +53% since 2019, while hotel investment hit €2.5 billion across 110 transactions.

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By Davide Barbaro and Francesco Calia
Italy
NBTA
Press Release
May 13

GBTA Welcomes EU Measures to Make Travel Easier to Book, Compare and Manage

GBTA supports new EU legislation requiring integrated booking systems and emissions data for cross-border rail and multimodal business travel.

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GBTA
Belgium
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Press Release
May 13

FIBO 2026 boosted Cologne hotel performance in April

RevPAR jumped 8.7% year-over-year with peak occupancy hitting 96.5% on the trade show's opening night.

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CoStar
Cologne, Germany
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Press Release
May 13

Events pushed Barcelona’s April occupancy to 9-year high

RevPAR jumped 10.7% year-over-year to EUR164.93, with occupancy peaking at 95.5% during Bridal Fashion Week and FCE/SeaFood festival.

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CoStar
Barcelona, Spain
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Indonesia’s luxury hotel sector outpaces wider market recovery
Press Release
May 13

Indonesia’s luxury hotel sector outpaces wider market recovery

Luxury hotels in Indonesia have fully recovered to pre-pandemic occupancy while other segments remain 5.5 percentage points below previous highs.

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C9 Hotelworks Ltd.
Indonesia
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External Article
May 13

The new travel equation: Macro, machines, motivation

Mastercard Economics Institute analyzes how geopolitical tensions, AI adoption, and currency volatility are reshaping global travel spending patterns and destination choices in 2026.

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MasterCard Worldwide
Spain Becomes Europe’s High-Value Travel Champion as Global Visitor Spend Reaches Record US$2TN
Press Release
May 12

Spain Becomes Europe’s High-Value Travel Champion as Global Visitor Spend Reaches Record US$2TN

Spain ranks third globally with $130.1B in visitor spending and $1,344 average spend per traveller, outperforming Europe's $1,068 average.

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WTTC
Spain
Global Travel & Tourism Growth to Outpace Wider Economy by 1.5 Times Over the Next Decade
Press Release
May 12

Global Travel & Tourism Growth to Outpace Wider Economy by 1.5 Times Over the Next Decade

WTTC data shows travel and tourism will contribute $12TN globally in 2026, growing 3.2% versus 2.4% for the broader economy, with Spain leading European markets.

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WTTC
NBTA
Press Release
May 12

Study: Navigating Transport in Unfamiliar Places is Southeast Asia’s Biggest Business Travel Stressor, Fueling Unapproved Ground Trips and Expense Uncertainty

GBTA-Grab survey of 1,200 travelers finds 83% use ground transport outside company policy, with navigation stress driving $44% negative emotions.

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