Cost Pressures and Safety Concerns Reshape U.S. Meetings Landscape, New MMGY Study Finds
Survey of 300 planners and 1,000 attendees shows 63% cite travel costs as key concern while 72% factor crime levels into destination selection.
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Expedia Group research reveals the future of business travel: TMC optimism high, but confidence lags in meeting traveler expectations
Survey of 214 TMC leaders across 10 countries shows 95% optimism for business travel growth but only 30-40% confidence in meeting rising traveler demands.
Report: Montréal seasonal short-term rental ban risks millions in tourism revenue
Analysis shows Montreal's seasonal STR ban will create 26,000-night shortfall during 2026 Formula 1 and cycling events, costing $19M in visitor spending.
WTTC Forecasts The Iran Conflict Is Already Costing The Travel & Tourism Sector at Least US$600 Million Per Day
WTTC analysis shows Middle East regional hubs processing 526,000 daily passengers face closures, but tourism can recover in two months with proper government support.
America's Leading Travel Organizations Launch "Pay Federal Aviation Workers" Campaign
Four major travel organizations launch campaign urging Congress to pay TSA and aviation workers during shutdowns after security staff face unpaid work.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 February
National occupancy held steady at 62.8% while ADR and RevPAR both declined 0.2%, with San Francisco leading gains and New Orleans posting steepest drops.
China cements its position as a leading source travel market, powered by domestic scale and outbound momentum, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects China's domestic trips will reach 4.08 billion by 2029 while outbound departures hit 176.65 million, driven by youth demand and premium experiences.
ITB Berlin 2026: The industry sets an example for dialogue and resilience in uncertain times
The 60th anniversary event generated €47 billion in business deals despite Middle East flight disruptions, featuring Angola as host country and announcing Maldives for 2027.
Strong Performance, Rising Costs for EMEA's Hotel Market
Only three EMEA destinations saw RevPAR and GOPPAR declines, with Eastern and Southern Europe leading regional growth despite rising construction costs.
Milan hotels post highest Winter Olympic occupancy peak since 2010
CoStar data shows Milan averaged 83.4% occupancy during the Winter Olympics, with luxury properties posting RevPAR gains of 321.9% year over year.
Canada hotels report highest occupancy gain since July 2025
Manitoba led with 11.9% occupancy growth while Edmonton and Vancouver posted strong ADR and occupancy gains respectively.
The UK hotel sector stages second-half comeback in 2025, supported by sustained growth in leisure and wellness demand, says Knight Frank
UK hotels recovered from first-half challenges with 3.8% H2 RevPAR growth in regional markets and 6% leisure revenue increases.
London’s Hotels Maintain Strong Profitability Despite Softer RevPAR in 2025
Central London hotels achieved 46.8% GOP margin and £135.5 GOP per room through disciplined cost control, despite 0.9% RevPAR decline and ongoing wage pressures.
Destinations queue up to host forthcoming WTTC Global Summits
Fifteen destinations across four continents are competing to host WTTC's 2027 Global Summit following Rome's success, with Malta confirmed for 2026.
Global Hotel Market Forecast Assumptions – February 2026
STR forecasts 1.1% European RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by Milan Olympics and Paris luxury demand, while Asia Pacific expects 3.6% growth.
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 to Take Place in Paris
The prestigious awards ceremony moves from London to Paris for the first time since 2023, with extended voting periods and new Academy leadership.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 21 February
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels gained 3.1% occupancy and 6.2% RevPAR for the week, with New Orleans and Las Vegas leading growth.
U.S. hotel performance for January 2026
First RevPAR growth month since March 2025, with Minneapolis leading gains due to federal agent activity and Miami boosted by CFP Championship Game.
ITB Berlin and IPK International: Stable international travel, holidays dominate, South America with strong growth
International travel grew 4% in 2025 with South America leading at 11% growth, while business travel returned to 2019 levels for the first time.
Hickory Global Partners Names the Most Expensive and Most Popular Cities for Business Travel
New York leads both expense and popularity lists domestically, while London tops international markets with Rio surprisingly popular at $71 ADR.