The World's Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2026
LTI's 2026 ranking of 20 luxury hotel brands uses a 134-touchpoint algorithm with a max score of 4,792; Mandarin Oriental leads at 81.1%, followed by Oetker and Bulgari.
Press Releases
Extended Stay Projects Account for 40% of the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline as Luxury and Upper Upscale Projects Reach Record Highs at Q3 2026
The U.S. hotel pipeline totals 5,901 projects and 692,999 rooms at Q3 2026, with extended stay at 40% of projects and luxury chain scales hitting record highs.
Canada hotels report largest occupancy and RevPAR gains since 2023
Canada's hotels posted 14% RevPAR growth in September 2026, led by Montreal (+25.5%) boosted by major events including the FIP World Congress and the Rush reunion tour.
Booking.com’s ‘How India Travels 2026’ Explores the Rise of Alternative Accommodations
Booking.com's fourth 'How India Travels' report finds India's alternative accommodation GBV will hit ₹415 billion by FY29, with business travellers now making up 19% of bookings and dynamic pricing delivering up to 190% higher RevPAR.
Spain's Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Surpass €269BN in 2026 as WTTC Highlights Country's Global Leadership at Turespaña Convention
WTTC forecasts Spain's Travel & Tourism sector will contribute over €269BN to GDP in 2026, up from €259BN in 2025, with international business visitor spending projected to grow 8.1%.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 17 October
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 5.5% for the week of 11-17 October 2026, with Detroit and San Diego leading gains while San Francisco posted steep declines against Dreamforce 2025 comparisons.
Asia-Pacific's Autumn Travel Boom Sees Rising Demand for Emerging Destinations
Trip.com Group data shows Chiang Mai, Surabaya, and Busan leading Asia-Pacific booking growth this autumn, with Japan claiming 11 of the top 12 global foliage spots.
PATA: Asia Pacific Tourism Nears Full Recovery as Growth Moderates in Early 2026
PATA's Annual Tourism Monitor 2026 shows Asia Pacific reached 96.3% of 2019 arrival levels in early 2026, with Korea and Vietnam outperforming while the USA and Thailand declined.
Nearly half of Spain’s tourism activity now takes place beyond the peak season (47%)
Data Appeal's report for Turespaña finds 47% of Spain's international tourism now falls outside peak season, with Argentina, Poland, and Brazil among the fastest-growing off-peak source markets.
While long-haul travel plans ease this autumn, travellers remain committed by booking trips to Europe
ETC and Interrail's autumn 2026 Barometer finds long-haul intent to visit Europe fell from 38% to 34%, but confirmed bookings are stable at 52% of intenders, up from 42%.
Milan hotel room rates approached all-time high thanks to Grand Prix and Fashion Week
Milan hotels hit second-highest ADR (EUR310.04) and RevPAR (EUR261.17) on record in September 2026, driven by the Italian Grand Prix and Fashion Week, per CoStar preliminary data.
Jeddah hotel performance jumped in September
Jeddah hotels saw RevPAR surge 53.3% year-over-year in September 2026, with the Gulf Cup opening day driving peak occupancy of 78.3% and ADR of SAR688.72.
AFL Grand Final pushed Melbourne hotel room rates to September record
Melbourne hotels hit record September ADR (AUD242.11) and RevPAR (AUD182.99), driven by the AFL Grand Final, NFL's Australia debut, and the Melbourne Royal Show.
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Releases Fall 2026 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA's Fall 2026 semi-annual survey of 72 asset managers shows strong RevPAR and GOP gains, with 97% expecting growth to continue in 2027, while demand, wages, labor, and insurance costs top member concerns.
UK travellers drive value growth for Palladium Hotel Group as leading European source market
UK travellers account for 30% of Palladium Hotel Group's Spanish room revenue, with ADR up 4% overall and 10% in the Balearics, backed by a €90M investment in The Site Ibiza.
India Selected to Host WTTC Global Summit 2027, the World’s Most Important Tourism Event
India beat 21 other destinations to host the 2027 WTTC Global Summit in Delhi, as WTTC forecasts the country's travel and tourism economy will nearly double to $527 billion by 2036.
WTTC Sets Out Eight Priorities to Secure Europe's Travel & Tourism Leadership as Governments Across the Region Shape New Tourism Strategies
WTTC's report, released at its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, outlines eight priorities for Europe including visa reform, AI adoption, and investment, as the sector contributes $3 trillion to European GDP.
WTTC Targets One Million Tourism SMEs to Benefit from its Together in Travel Community
WTTC research finds a 10% SME productivity uplift could unlock $63B in direct Travel Tourism GDP across 8 markets, as the council targets 1 million businesses for its free Together in Travel platform.
Global Hotel Alliance Delivers Robust Revenue and Loyalty Growth in Q3 2026
GHA posted US$1.04B in Q3 2026 revenue, up 27% year-on-year, with loyalty redemptions surging 58% and cross-brand revenue jumping 53% to US$168M across its 38M-member programme.
WTTC Global Summit Opens in Malta as European Travel & Tourism Set to Outpace Wider Economy
WTTC forecasts 3.1% Travel & Tourism growth in Europe for 2026, outpacing the wider economy, as 1,000+ delegates gather in Valletta for the 26th WTTC Global Summit.