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
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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.
U.S. Hospitality Shows Cautious Readiness Ahead of 2026 World Cup
OysterLink research shows 2026 World Cup demand softer than expected, with only 1.7% RevPAR uplift forecast and some hotels seeing just 15% uptake on FIFA room blocks.
Canada hotels report performance gains in February
Manitoba led provincial gains with 16% RevPAR growth, while Vancouver and Toronto showed mixed results across key metrics.
Hotel booking trends 2026: Are shorter stays and last-minute searches the new normal?
Global data shows one-night stays rose 9% and last-minute bookings increased 9% from Q1 2023 to Q4 2025, requiring hotels to adopt faster pricing strategies.
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse
European hotel transactions rise 30% in 2025 to €22.6 billion
The UK led with 25% of total volume while Germany doubled its 2024 performance to €2.5 billion, driven by rate cuts and strong hotel operations.
By Gauthier Champlong and Lukas Horch
Sedona’s Lodging Market: Resilience and Pricing Power
HVS analysis shows Sedona's hotel market has stabilized after pandemic volatility, with strong pricing power supported by supply constraints and diverse leisure demand.
By Zabada Abouelhana, Project Manager in the HVS St. Louis office, HVS
A Trend in the Making: How Ongoing Conflict Could Reshape European Travel Demand
Geopolitical tensions are driving travelers away from Middle East hubs toward Asian and European alternatives, with fuel costs rising from $95 per barrel.
By Alexandra Dumoulin, Director, London, HVS
Is Luxury Getting Overcrowded? When Every Hotel Looks Premium, How Do The Best Stand Apart?
Brand Finance's 2026 study reveals luxury hotels facing compression as upscale brands deliver premium experiences, forcing luxury to compete on distinctiveness rather than prestige alone.
By Henry Farr and Finbar Kneen
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 March
CoStar data shows U.S. RevPAR grew 5.6% year-over-year, with San Francisco leading gains at 64.4% due to the Game Developers Conference.
HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026
HVS reports strong luxury hotel performance and growing investor confidence, with cap rates stabilizing at 8-8.5% and high hopes for FIFA World Cup 2026 impact.
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
Robust Investor Confidence: 86% of Investors Back European Hotel Investment in 2026
Cushman Wakefield survey of major investors finds Southern Europe and gateway cities most attractive for hotel investment this year.
Formentera Market Pulse - Premium Demand Within a Supply-Constrained Island
HVS analysis reveals Formentera captures Spain-leading hotel rates through scarcity-driven positioning, with RevPAR reaching €218 despite minimal supply growth.
Altitude Shift: Trends in Mountain Tourism
Skyscanner data shows mountain hotel bookings with views up 103% as travelers seek cooler, higher-elevation destinations amid rising global temperatures.
Mandarin Oriental Reports Strong Business Performance for 2025
The luxury hotel group achieved 10% RevPAR growth and 3-point market share gains in 2025, while becoming the first hospitality company with 100% GSTC certified properties.