WTTC Recognized China’s Strategic Initiatives Driving Growth in Travel & Tourism
China's tourism sector contributes $1.9TN to the economy with 15.8% annual growth, expected to become the world's largest travel market by 2031.
Press Releases
U.S. Travel on New Foreign Traveler Social Media Proposal
U.S. Travel Association warns that CBP's proposed social media screening for visa-free travelers could reduce tourism and harm America's economy.
MMGY Research: Latin American Travelers Are Leading a New Era of Digitally Driven, Safety-First International Travel
MMGY surveyed 3,774 travelers across six Latin American markets, finding Brazilians and Mexicans lead spending at $5,200+ annually while prioritizing safety over price.
Game-changing metrics: How Super Bowl LX will shape San Francisco’s hotel market
Hotels expect ADR to rise 37% and RevPAR to jump 47% in February 2026, though occupancy will trail 2016 levels due to larger supply.
U.S. Travel on New Foreign Traveler Social Media Proposal
U.S. Travel warns CBP's proposed social media requirements for visa waiver travelers could deter millions of visitors and billions in spending.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
CoStar data shows Qatar hotels achieved 83.9% occupancy in November 2025, with Formula 1 and Doha Film Festival driving the highest ADR and RevPAR since the 2022 World Cup.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 December
CoStar data shows occupancy fell 3.2% to 57.2% with Tampa posting the largest declines due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
CHTA Highlights the Biggest Takeaways from CHIEF 2025, Signaling a New Era for Caribbean Hospitality
CHTA shares insights from Barbados forum covering climate resilience, digital transformation, direct booking strategies, and workforce innovation as priorities for Caribbean hotels.
Formula 1 drove São Paulo hotel performance to record-highs
ADR hit BRL 1,699.90 and RevPAR reached BRL 1,573.32 during race weekend, marking the highest levels ever recorded in São Paulo's hotel market.
Ten Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025
Cayuga consultants predict AI integration, refinancing pressures, and labor shortages will reshape hospitality by 2026, with conversions outpacing new builds.
US Hotels Face Profit Pressure as Labor Costs Outpace Recovery
Labor costs are rising 4-5% annually while occupancy drops, with union hotels showing -1% profit conversion versus 25% for non-union properties.
November events boosted Melbourne hotel performance, December looks promising
Melbourne hotels achieved record November RevPAR of AUD201.05 (+8.6%), driven by Melbourne Cup Carnival and Oasis concerts.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
Qatar's occupancy hit 83.9% with RevPAR rising 20.3% year-over-year, driven by Formula 1 and the Doha Film Festival.
Americans Dissatisfied with Travel Security Experience; Demand 9/11 Passenger Security Fee Put Back Where It Belongs
Poll reveals 89% want the $1.5 billion annually diverted from TSA security fees returned to fund modern screening technology and reduce airport delays.
STR Weekly Insights: 16-29 November 2025
U.S. RevPAR fell 0.3% in the fortnight ending November 29, but excluding 13 hurricane-impacted markets, RevPAR actually grew 0.9%.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 November
CoStar data shows Tampa suffered steep declines due to 2024 hurricane displacement demand comparisons, while San Francisco led gains with 14.9% RevPAR growth.
Paris Leads the World’s Top 100 City Destinations Index for 2025: Euromonitor International
Euromonitor's annual index shows global city tourism grew 8% to 702 million arrivals, with Asia Pacific leading at 10% growth and Bangkok topping visitor numbers at 30.3 million.
Japan Brief: Hotel and Retail Sectors to Remain Resilient Despite Decrease in Chinese Visitors
CBRE analysis shows diversified visitor base and weak yen will offset Chinese travel restrictions, with European, US, and Australian tourists providing stronger spending power.
Is hotel compression back in Australia?
Australia leads Asia Pacific with 84% of submarkets showing RevPAR growth, driven by occupancy increases rather than rate hikes, while compression patterns shift from midweek corporate to weekend leisure demand.
Global Hotel Alliance Reveals What Travel Will Look Like in 2026
The study of 34 million GHA DISCOVERY members shows travelers will prioritize personal expression over destinations, with leisure trips averaging 6 vs 4 business trips.