Madrid prepares for a star-studded September as Formula 1 and Shakira draw travelers
Amadeus data shows Madrid hotel occupancy at 52% and ADR up 25% to $413 during the overlapping Spanish Grand Prix and Shakira tour week in September 2025.
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Extreme Heat Starts to Reshape Traveller Perceptions of Mediterranean Europe in 2026
A Perception of Climate Index analysis across Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Greece (2023-2026) finds France showing the steepest decline, while traveller origin markets significantly affect heat sensitivity.
Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC)’s 3Q-2026 U.S. Hotel Industry Outlook and Market Intelligence Reports
LARC forecasts 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth of 5.1%, buoyed by FIFA World Cup and corporate transient strength, with growth moderating to 2.1% in 2027 as group demand slows and AI investment reshapes business travel.
By Ryan Meliker, President and Co-Founder, LARC
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 Announces The Extended 51-100 List
The World's 50 Best Hotels reveals its 51-100 extended list ahead of the full 2026 ranking ceremony in Paris on 15 September, spanning 23 territories across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond.
Bigger Budgets, Smarter Trips: South East Asia’s Next Travel Growth Wave
Hilton's South East Asia Pulse Check of 3,000 travelers finds 59% plan to spend more per trip, with Gen Z and Millennials driving frequency and spending growth across six regional markets.
Goodbye FIFA, hello conventions: US hotels pivot from group play to group demand as fall nears
U.S. hotel performance surged in July driven by FIFA World Cup displacement effects, with non-host cities like Chicago and Detroit posting RevPAR gains of 16-17%, while ADR grew 8.2% above inflation.
By Isaac Collazo and Jan Freitag
What Is a Hotel’s Fair Market Share and Why Does It Define Your Competitive Position?
A primer on hotel fair market share and RevPAR index, explaining how to read STR reports to diagnose whether a property is winning or losing against its competitive set.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 22 August
U.S. hotels posted their 19th straight week of positive year-over-year results for the week of 16-22 August, with RevPAR up 4.4% to $106.12; San Francisco and St. Louis led gains.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: August 2026
HVS forecasts 4.5% U.S. RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by FIFA World Cup lift, domestic travel shifts, and AI-sector demand, with cap rates averaging 7.7% in Q2 and transaction volume rising 9.1%.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
Tripadvisor 2026 Mid-Year Experiences Trends Report
Tripadvisor H1 2026 booking data shows craft classes up 88%, eco tours up 62%, and off-the-beaten-path destinations growing twice as fast as top-100 locations.
PPHE Hotel Group Limited: Unaudited Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2026
PPHE Hotel Group reports 4.7% revenue growth to £209.3m and 6.3% EBITDA rise to £48.4m for H1 2026, supported by UK property strength and the £147.9m freehold acquisition of Park Plaza London Waterloo.
U.S. hotel performance for July 2026
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR growth of 8.2% year-over-year in July 2026, with New York City leading Top 25 Markets driven by FIFA World Cup Final demand.
Global Hospitality Industry Review - First Half of 2026
H1 2026 global hotel performance was driven by ADR growth rather than occupancy gains, with shrinking booking windows, shorter stays, and rising guest expectations reshaping commercial strategy.
HVS Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2026-Q2
HVS and CoStar report Canadian hotel RevPAR grew 4.0% in 2025 and is up 6.5% year-to-date, driven by domestic travel, Chinese tourism, and a favourable exchange rate luring U.S. visitors.
The Pricing-Power Divide: Why Luxury Is Leading the US Hotel Recovery
US H1 data shows luxury hotels grew RevPAR 15.9% by capturing both rate and volume gains, while economy hotels grew occupancy but saw ADR fall 9.3%, producing a RevPAR decline.
By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl
Cruises, National Parks, and European Cities Popular Among Labor Day Travelers
AAA booking data shows Alaska cruises, National Parks, and European cities topping Labor Day 2025 demand, with domestic airfares up 20% for top destinations while international flights fell 4%.
Boise’s Expanding Economy Fuels Long-Term Hotel Market Strength
Boise's hotel market has maintained ~70% occupancy despite a 50,000-room-night supply increase since 2019, driven by tech sector investment, healthcare expansion, and 10%+ population growth in Ada County.
By Hannah Homack, Project Manager at HVS Portland Office, HVS
Q3 Traveler Insights: Demand returns as summer peaks
Expedia Group's Q2 data shows global travel search rebounding after a soft start, with APAC leading at 20% YoY growth, EMEA shifting to last-minute bookings, and U.S. fall travel demand building fast.
By Richard Kocher, Global Director, Media Insights & Planning and Sales Excellence, Expedia Group Media Solutions
HomeToGo Releases 2026 Labor Day Report, Revealing Top Trending and Most Popular Locations for the Holiday Weekend
HomeToGo's 2026 Labor Day report finds U.S. searches up 23% year over year, with rural destinations capturing 90% of searches and domestic trips rising 13.5% vs. 2025.
Mix of events boosted Canada hotel performance in July
Canada's hotels posted strong July 2026 gains, with Montreal leading major markets at +23.7% RevPAR, driven by festivals including Jazz Fest and Osheaga.