U.S. Travel Forecast Points to Steady Growth Ahead
U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029.
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WTTC Hosts Historic Recovery & Leadership Cruise along Egypt’s Suez Canal with over 300 Leaders from the Public and Private Sector
WTTC brings together 300+ industry leaders aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss global tourism recovery, with Egypt showcasing tourism revenue growth from $4.9B to $18B+.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 2 May
CoStar reports occupancy up 1.2% to 66.5% and RevPAR up 3.2% to $111.59 for the week ending May 2, with Las Vegas leading gains at +29.0%.
The Amadeus data in action series: Occupancy data
Amadeus introduces forward-looking occupancy data to help hotels anticipate demand up to a year ahead, using 2026 World Cup data to show untapped revenue opportunities.
European tourism shows resilience in early 2026, as regional demand stays strong amid global uncertainty
Data from the European Travel Commission shows 5.6% growth in arrivals despite Middle East conflict disrupting global travel flows.
Shock, Divergence, and Recovery: The Impact of the 2026 U.S.–Iran Conflict on GCC Hospitality
The conflict disrupted 40 million annual passengers through Gulf transit corridors, with UAE markets hit harder than Saudi Arabia due to greater international exposure.
By Hala Matar Choufany, President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai, HVS
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Shares Spring 2026 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA's survey of 86 asset managers shows 60% expect to exceed RevPAR budgets in 2026, with 90% planning renovations and recession fears continuing to decline.
Resilience on Display: Chicago Tourism Gains Momentum
Chicago welcomed 55.3 million visitors generating $20.9 billion economic impact in 2024, with O'Hare hitting record 85 million passengers in 2025.
By Brian Arevalo and Emeldina Paratusic
U.S. Travel Association Report Finds Strong Future for Group Travel, Reinforcing Its Essential Role in Driving Business, Innovation and Connection
The report shows group travel remained flat in 2025 with declining international visitation, but expects a rebound in 2026 driven by business travel and meetings demand.
New Report Warns World Cup Hotel Boom May Fall Short of Expectations
AHLA survey finds 80% of hoteliers across 11 US host cities report World Cup bookings below forecasts due to visa barriers and FIFA room block cancellations.
U.S. hotel performance for March 2026
March 2026 data shows U.S. hotels gained 5.9% RevPAR year-over-year, with San Francisco leading at +38.8% due to major conferences.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, April 2026
Q1 2026 showed strong momentum with RevPAR at ₹6,700-7,038 and occupancy of 67-69%, led by Delhi at 78-80% occupancy.
New Report: New Orleans Hotel Industry Generates Nearly $9 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports More than 51,000 Louisiana Jobs
Oxford Economics study shows New Orleans hotels drove $9B economic impact, supported 51K jobs, and contributed $1.2B in taxes during 2025.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 1st Quarter 2026
Greece's Q1 2026 hotel sector shows mixed performance with Athens RevPAR up 4.5% despite geopolitical tensions and rising operational costs from energy inflation.
Market Beat Germany - FY 2025
German hotel investment reached €1.9 billion in 2025, up 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR declined slightly to €78.8 despite occupancy gains.
By Christine Mayer and Christine Folz
Market Beat Ireland - FY 2025
Record €1.9B investment led by Dalata acquisition, with occupancy 77-83% across key markets and RevPAR growth in Dublin and Galway.
By Tom McCabe and Ryan Murphy
Longest DHS Shutdown in History Ends—This Must Not Happen Again
U.S. Travel Association warns that over 1,100 TSA officers have left during the DHS shutdown, weakening travel security just weeks before the World Cup.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 April
U.S. hotels posted 8.5% RevPAR growth for the week, with New Orleans leading at +34.3% and 21 of top 25 markets showing gains.
European Hotels Q1 2026: Olympics Mask Mature-Market Fatigue
Italy's Olympic surge obscured underlying weakness across major European markets, with the UK showing concerning pricing power erosion.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: April 2026
U.S. hotels posted 4.5% RevPAR gains through April 2026, with luxury leading growth and cap rates averaging 8.3% as transaction activity slowly improves.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS