Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Hyatt Q2 2026 saw system-wide RevPAR rise 5.9%, gross fees up 7.8% to $324M, and Adjusted EBITDA of $297M, with full-year RevPAR growth guidance set at 3.5%–4.5%.
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Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 2nd Quarter 2026
Greek hotel revenue grew 10.1% in H1 2026 on just 0.6% volume growth, with pricing power intact but occupancy stabilising and risks rising from energy costs, source-market weakness, and airline capacity uncertainty.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 July
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR growth of 6.3% for the week of 19-25 July 2026, with NYC leading gains driven by the World Cup final and Las Vegas dragged down by tough year-ago comparisons.
What 224,000 Guest Reviews Reveal About Hotel Performance During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Shiji's benchmark of 224,171 reviews across 1,819 hotels in 14 host cities finds GRI improved in both the US and Mexico, with Mexico outperforming on all key metrics and F&B scoring a 9.27-point gain.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: July 2026
HVS forecasts 4.5% U.S. RevPAR growth for 2026, lifted by World Cup demand and revenge travel, with transaction cap rates averaging 7.7% in Q2 and sales volume up 9.1% over Q1.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
Quality Pays: New Vrbo Research Finds Travelers Will Spend More on Vacation Rentals They Trust
Vrbo's 1,758-traveler global study finds 86% will pay more for higher-quality listings, with cleanliness, reliable amenities, and host responsiveness topping the list of trust drivers.
Half-Year 2026 Results Accor shows its agility in a challenging global environment
Accor reports H1 2026 RevPAR up 2.2% (4.6% ex-Middle East), recurring EBITDA up 6.5% to €563M, and free cash flow up 42%, with a €1,260-1,285M full-year EBITDA outlook.
Booking.com Travel Happiness Index: APAC travellers remain resilient, intentional and joy-led amid uncertainty
Booking.com's inaugural Travel Happiness Index, surveying 10,136 travellers across 10 APAC markets, finds 98% associate travel with positive emotions and 90% will adapt plans rather than cancel when disruptions occur.
H1 2026 Hungarian Hospitality Market: Strong Fundamentals Continue to Support Growth
Budapest led CEE-6 capitals in occupancy in H1 2026 with RevPAR near €90 (up 15% YoY), but rate growth lags peers, GOP growth is uneven, and investment activity is picking up post-elections.
By Zoltan Szabo and Nicolas Horky
Fuel Shock Keeps Business Travel Prices Elevated Through 2026 With Relief Ahead in 2027, According to New GBTA Forecast
GBTA and ALTOUR forecast global business travel costs to stay elevated through 2026, with airfares up 4.7% and hotel ADR up 3.7%, before moderating in 2027 as structural pressures persist.
Choice Hotels International's WoodSpring Suites® Ranked #1 Economy Extended Stay Hotel Brand in the JD Power 2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study
WoodSpring Suites earns the #1 Economy Extended Stay ranking in the JD Power study for the fifth consecutive year, scoring top across all six evaluated dimensions with 583 open properties nationwide.
India's Tourism Success Story Is Just Beginning – Unlocking International Travel Can Make It a Global Tourism Powerhouse
WTTC's 2025 EIR shows India's travel and tourism sector generated $263.6B and 46.2M jobs, with the sector forecast to reach $527B by 2036 as international spending remains underdeveloped at 14%.
U.S. hotel performance for June 2026
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 8.4% year-over-year in June 2026, the strongest monthly gain since March 2023, with San Francisco and Miami leading Top 25 Markets driven by World Cup demand.
Hilton tops luxury hotels by brand value, Taj retains crown as strongest luxury hotel brand
Brand Finance's Hotels 50 2026 report ranks Hilton first in luxury hotel brand value at $19.2B (+28%), while Taj Hotels leads brand strength with a BSI score of 93.5/100.
LE Debuts 2028 New Hotel Openings Forecast as Dallas Drives U.S. Hotel Construction Activity in Second Quarter
LE's Q2 2026 U.S. Construction Pipeline Report shows Dallas leading hotel construction across all stages, while Atlanta tops the newly released 2028 new hotel openings forecast.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 July
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 6.3% year-over-year for the week of 12-18 July 2026, with NYC leading gains as the World Cup final eve drove ADR up 105% on Saturday night.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
Wyndham posted Q2 2026 net income of $102M (up 17% YoY), with U.S. RevPAR up 2%, adjusted EBITDA up 9% to $212M, and a record pipeline of 261,000 rooms.
LE Debuts 2028 U.S. Hotel Openings Forecast, Projects 832 New Hotels to Open
Lodging Econometrics' Q2 2026 U.S. pipeline report shows 5,975 projects in development, with 832 new hotels forecast to open in 2028 at a 1.5% growth rate.
Canada hotels report first monthly occupancy decline of 2026
Canada hotels saw occupancy fall 3.5% in June 2026, though ADR rose 5.4% to CAD252.63; results were shaped by the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver and Toronto, and event-driven spikes in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
World Cup Recap: What hoteliers can learn from the 2026 tournament
Analysis of 2026 FIFA World Cup hotel data across 16 host cities reveals key pricing, supply, and demand lessons for hoteliers preparing for the 2030 tournament.
By Daniel Foreman, Commercial Strategist, Lighthouse