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.
Markets & Performance
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
Six Forces Reshaping Independent Hotels in 2026, Including AI Discovery, Margin Pressure, and the Connectivity Imperative
Cloudbeds' report shows independent hotel RevPAR fell 5.4% in 2025 while OTA share rose to 63.4%, with AI discovery and margin pressure defining competitive advantage going forward.
Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth and Strong Economic Impact in Toronto
GBTA research shows Canada ranked 12th globally for business travel in 2025, with Toronto generating $4.3 billion USD in industry revenue and supporting over 21,000 jobs.
Market Beat Europe - FY 2025
European hotel investment jumped 23% to €27 billion in 2025, while RevPAR grew just 2% as occupancy remained 1.5 points below 2019 levels.
What Travel Dreams 2026 tells us about the future of hospitality
Study of 6,000 travelers reveals shifting priorities toward ease over amenities, with AI investment averaging $320,000 per property in 2026.
By Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter, President, Hospitality, Amadeus Hospitality
In Focus: Singapore
Singapore's tourism sector grew 2.3% in 2025 with hotel investment exceeding SGD1.2 billion despite RevPAR declining 0.7%.
By Hok Yean Chee, Regional President of HVS Asia Pacific, HVS
Is the Caribbean's On-Island Resort Sector Being Crushed by the Cruise Industry?
Author argues cruise lines exploit Caribbean destinations through low taxes and onboard amenities, undermining hotel viability with unfair competition.
By Robert MacLellan, Managing Director, MacLellan & Associates
Middle East Travel & Tourism Soars as Saudi Arabia Fuels Growth at Nearly Twice the Global Rate and Leads the Region
WTTC data shows Middle East tourism GDP reached $385.8 billion in 2025, with Saudi Arabia leading at $178 billion and business travel spending surging 23% regionwide.
A Multi-Sector Analysis of 2026 Mega-Event Impacts on Global Travel
Academic and industry sources agree that 2026's mega-events will drive both immediate hotel demand surges and long-term destination development.
Marketbeat Greater Paris - FY 2025
Greater Paris hotel investment volume reached €1.9 billion in 2025 with 75 properties traded, while RevPAR held steady at €115.7.
European travel sentiment reaches record high for summer 2026, despite shorter stays and tighter budgets
European Travel Commission survey shows 82% of Europeans plan to travel April-September 2026, but with shorter stays and budgets under €1,000 per trip.
Detroit Hotel Market Update: Why Investors Are Betting on Motown
Analysis shows over 1,200 luxury rooms opening through 2028, supported by GM's headquarters move and $2+ billion in downtown development projects.
By Angela Lahti and Nico Cooper
Booking.com Research Reveals How Climate Uncertainty is Reshaping Peak Season Travel
The report surveyed 32,500 travelers globally and shows 42% now plan to travel outside traditional peak months, with accommodation searches to cooler destinations like Slovenia and Norway up 29% and 33% respectively.
First-Quarter 2026 Revenue: Solid activity in a challenging environment
Accor reported Q1 2026 group revenue growth of 2.3% to €1.3 billion despite Middle East conflict disrupting operations from late February.
Canada hotels report third straight month of performance gains
RevPAR jumped 7.9% to CAD120.12 with Newfoundland and Vancouver leading gains across occupancy, ADR and revenue metrics.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 April
CoStar reports occupancy rose 8.4% to 66.5% and RevPAR jumped 14.6% to $111.14, with 21 of the top 25 markets showing gains.
The Silent Twilight of The Greek "Filoxenia"
Small Greek hotels face closure as operational costs rise 30% by 2026 and short-term rentals now exceed total hotel bed capacity.
By Philia Tounta, General Manager, Apokoros Club Hotel & Villas
Global Hotel Alliance reports strong start to 2026
Q1 revenues reached $921 million with 35 million loyalty members, as international stays drove 69% of room revenues across the independent hotel alliance.