Travel and tourism sector deal activity down 5% in 2025, finds GlobalData
GlobalData reports M&A activity remained stable while venture financing fell 21% and private equity declined 28%.
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PATA and Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association Enter Strategic Partnership
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have entered into a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
U.S. hotels report first full-year occupancy, RevPAR declines since 2020
CoStar data shows 2025 marked the first year since 2020 with declining occupancy (-1.2%) and RevPAR (-0.3%), though ADR grew 0.9% nationally.
International tourist arrivals up 4% in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world
UN Tourism reports 1.52 billion international tourists in 2025, with Africa leading at 8% growth and Asia Pacific rebounding 6% despite remaining 9% below 2019 levels.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 10 January
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Deloitte Report: The future of hospitality - Navigating new frontiers
A trio of new openings in the American West and Northeast sets the tone for a hospitality industry in transition. From a modular, steel frame hotel on commercially zoned desert land near Joshua Tree to an off grid eco lodge by Grand Teton and a Vermont retreat repurposed from historic farm buildings, the examples underline a shift toward lighter footprint development, community sensitivity, and concepts designed around place rather than pure scale. The message is clear: growth is still possible, but the route forward is becoming more inventive, more local, and more operationally disciplined.
New Year's Eve pushed Sydney room rates to record-high
NYE rates hit AUD 1,009, while concerts by Jimmy Barnes and Lady Gaga also drove strong performance throughout December.
Paris hotel performance reached December high
RevPAR jumped 7.8% year-over-year with New Year's Eve hitting record occupancy of 93.3% and the highest ADR since the 2024 Olympics.
PATA Strengthens Collaboration with Euromonitor International to Empower Data-led Tourism Growth in Asia Pacific
The partnership will produce dedicated analytical articles for PATA's 2026-2028 destination forecasts and forecast webinars for industry professionals.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 3 January
U.S. hotels posted 7.9% RevPAR growth during holiday week, with Miami leading at +26.4% while Tampa dropped 19.4%.
Rising Travel Costs Reshape How Americans Travel in 2026, Internova Travel Group Research Finds
Research based on millions of bookings shows premium travel costs rising sharply while economy options decline, driving 60% of travelers to use advisors.
HVS Global Perspectives – Year-End 2025
HVS regional leaders forecast improved hotel transaction activity and cap rate compression in 2026, with U.S. occupancy expected to rise 0.5% and ADR up 2.0%.
Canada hotels report first occupancy, RevPAR declines since April
Ontario led declines with RevPAR down 8.1%, while Toronto's drops reflected tough comparisons against Taylor Swift's 2024 tour impact.
U.S. hotel performance for November 2025
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 December
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
First Hospitality’s Outlook: What’s Next for Hotel Stays in 2026
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026.
The Ashes Tour pushed Perth occupancy to 96%, Adelaide rooms nearly fully booked
CoStar data shows Perth hotels hit record ADR and RevPAR levels during cricket matches, with Adelaide bookings at 96.1% ahead of the third Test.
From sustainability to sleep tourism and convenience to connectivity: five essentials shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality sector
The conference brought together 1,600 leaders with $975M in business opportunities, revealing five trends reshaping Middle East hospitality beyond traditional room-based models.
A Roundtable Discussion with Caribbean and Latin American Lodging Experts
CBRE convenes executives from Sandals, Hyatt, Hilton, Palladium, Posadas and others to discuss 2025 market challenges, all-inclusive growth, and expansion strategies across the Caribbean and Latin America.
2026 Travel & Hospitality Trend Forecast
Florida hotel executives share insights on seven key trends for 2026, including wellness-focused journeys, community-centered hospitality, and proactive planning ahead of global events.