News

May 21

HotelData.com Q1 2026 Hotel Profitability Report Signals Strong Start to Year for U.S. Hotels, But Forecasts Grow More Cautious for the Remainder of 2026

U.S. hotels posted strong Q1 2026 gains with ADR up 6%, RevPAR up 8.7%, and GOP margin rising 4 points, but operator forecasts for Q2-Q4 point to softer pricing and declining RevPAR.

Actabl

May 21

Global Hotel Sales Leaders Say Lead Quality is the Top Barrier to Growth in 2026

Amadeus surveyed 315+ hotel and venue sales leaders globally, finding lead quality and rising competition are the top barriers to growth, while 86% already use AI for proposals and prospecting.

Amadeus Hospitality

May 21

Unpack ’26 Summer Travel Trends: Domestic Demand Rises and Hotel Prices Drop in Popular International Destinations

Expedia Group's Unpack '26 Summer report finds domestic travel surging 77% YoY in social conversation, while hotel rates in popular European, Asian, and South American destinations drop nearly 25%.

Expedia Group, Inc.

May 21

Canada hotels post fourth straight month of performance growth

Canada's hotels saw April 2026 RevPAR rise 7.3% year over year to CAD128.19, with Toronto leading major markets and Newfoundland and Labrador topping provincial gains.

CoStar

Canada

Report

May 21

The Growth and Reinvention of Jersey City in Northern New Jersey

HVS analysis of Jersey City's hotel market shows 2025 occupancy at 80% and ADR at $260, with constrained Manhattan supply and residential growth expected to support continued hotel demand.

By Patricia Shih, Director, HVS

Jersey City, United States

May 21

International Visitors Are America’s Best Brand Ambassadors. The Data Proves It.

A YouGov survey of 1,284 international visitors to the U.S. found 91% were satisfied, 83% felt welcome, and 61% left with a more favorable view of America.

U.S. Travel Association

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May 20

Hospitality in the GCC: Hotel Owner and Investor Sentiment on the U.S.-Iran Conflict

HVS surveyed owners and investors representing 160,000 GCC hotel rooms, finding cautious but intact long-term confidence despite the 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict disrupting aviation and traveller demand.

By Hala Matar Choufany, President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai, HVS

Saudi Arabia

May 20

Technology, Managed Travel and Hotel Distribution Gaps Stall Progress Toward the “Perfect Business Trip,” According to New GBTA Research

A GBTA survey of 269 corporate travel buyers finds 58% say AI has had little impact on their programs, 61% struggle with global program management, and 72% cite hotel pricing disparities as a top pain point.

GBTA

May 20

Asia Pacific luxury hotel transactions surge 77% between 2017-2025

JLL reports luxury hotel transactions in Asia Pacific hit $2.1 billion in 2025, with luxury deals now accounting for nearly 20% of all hotel transactions, up from 8% in 2017.

JLL

Australia

May 19

RV Park Supply Near World Cup Host Cities More Than Triples Ahead of 2026 Tournament Window

RV park supply near U.S. FIFA World Cup host cities has tripled year-on-year for the June 10–20 window, with nightly rates ranging from $41 to $223 depending on market, per RMS and Spot2Nite data.

RMS

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.

By Simon Vahtola and Staffan Dahlén

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.

U.S. Travel Association

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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

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.

By Brett Testa, Senior Manager, HVS Atlanta, HVS

Myrtle Beach, United States

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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%.

Whitebridge Hospitality

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.

PwC (US)