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.
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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.
A Year of Modernization: U.S. Travel Applauds Progress, Urges Continuation to Achieve Historic Success
One year after U.S. Travel’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel released its landmark report, the U.S. Travel Association today highlighted meaningful progress in modernizing America’s travel system—while warning that certain policy proposals, including a $250 "visa integrity fee” and expanded social media screening requirements for visa waiver travelers, could undermine recent gains and weaken U.S. competitiveness.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 February
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 14 February. CoStar is a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Modest World Cup lift still poised to play key role for U.S. hotel industry
CoStar forecasts the 2026 World Cup will drive 1.7% RevPAR growth in June-July, with host cities seeing 12.7% gains despite broader industry weakness.
Europe’s travel demand remains steady as spending outpaces arrivals
Europe’s tourism sector maintained steady performance into the final months of 2025, as travellers continued to prioritise holidays to and within the region despite elevated travel costs. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest quarterly report, year-to-date international arrivals to Europe increased by 3.2% year-on-year, while overnight stays rose by 3.1%. This marks an improvement on the previous quarter, pointing to higher travel demand through the autumn and early winter period.
Latest WTTC research shows that at least £14 billion would be lost from the UK economy if daily visitor taxes are introduced
Study of 2,502 travelers shows 29% of international visitors and 39% of UK residents would avoid destinations with visitor taxes.
AWH Partners Acquires All-Suite Hotel Trio in Sonoma County
AWH Partners announced today the acquisition of the Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a 122-key, all-suite hotel in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Since opening in 2018, the soft-branded Residence Inn has distinguished itself as the only Marriott-branded property in northern Sonoma and the second largest hotel in Healdsburg, one of the region's most sought-after leisure destinations.
New data shows South Side residents earned $15M from tourism in 2025, Obama Presidential Center to bring more visitors to the neighborhood
Analysis shows South Side Airbnb hosts earned $15.1M in 2025, with major events like Beyoncé concerts driving 140% revenue increases.
Travel Leaders Unite: Fund TSA, Protect Travelers, Keep America Moving
U.S. Travel, Airlines for America, and AHLA warn that potential TSA funding lapse during spring break could cost $140 million daily like last year's shutdown.
New Report: Hotels Are $12 Billion Economic Engine in Honolulu
A new economic impact report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance details the Honolulu hotel industry’s far-reaching economic impact and reinforces its role as a powerful engine for growth and opportunity. The study, conducted by Oxford Economic, found that Honolulu hotel operations and visitor spending generate $12 billion in economic activity, support 63,912 jobs, and contribute $1.9 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 February
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 7 February. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Australian Open drove Melbourne hotel room rates to January record
January RevPAR hit AUD196.65, up 8.6% year-over-year, with peak performance on tournament Saturday reaching AUD354.94.
Cologne hotel performance jumped in January
RevPAR surged 23.2% year-over-year driven by events including Imm Cologne trade fair, STICKS & STONES career fair, and entertainment events.
Eventful January boosted Abu Dhabi hotel rates
ADR reached AED846.34 (+10.4%) and RevPAR hit AED720.98 (+9.9%), driven by conferences like WCO Technology and concerts by Lewis Capaldi and Linkin Park.
Hoshino Resorts Inbound Travel Report 2025: What 1.33M Guest Nights Reveal About Japan’s Next Phase of Tourism
Hoshino Resorts data shows 24% growth in international bookings for 2025, down from 94% in 2024, with Western travelers staying longer and regional destinations gaining popularity.
WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness
WTTC data shows UK tourism growth at 4.3% lags 36% behind global average of 6.7%, with country already ranking 113th for price competitiveness.