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Minor Hotels Travel Trends Report Reveals Optimism and Travellers’ Search for Connection in 2026
Survey of travelers finds 94% plan to maintain or increase travel frequency in 2026, with wellness, cultural immersion and sustainability driving booking decisions.
International Tourist Arrivals up 5% in the First Nine Months of 2025
Over 1.1 billion tourists traveled internationally in January-September 2025, with Africa leading growth at 10% and Asia-Pacific reaching 90% of pre-pandemic levels.
UN Tourism welcomes G20 Leaders recognition and strong support for tourism under South Africa’s G20 Presidency
South Africa's G20 Presidency secured commitments from leaders representing 70% of global tourism to advance digital innovation, air connectivity, and sustainable tourism financing.
STR Weekly Insights: 9-15 November 2025
U.S. RevPAR fell 4.6% for the week ending November 15, with Veterans Day falling on Tuesday causing the sharpest midweek decline since recession years.
Centara Hotels & Resorts and NUO International Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Global Expansion
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, and NUO International Hotel Management Co., Ltd., recently signed a strategic Letter of Agreement to collaborate on brand development and international expansion. This landmark partnership represents a powerful alliance between two leading hospitality brands and a meaningful exchange between “Chinese Service” and “Thai Hospitality,” aimed at delivering exceptional experiences to global travellers.The signing ceremony, held at NUO Hotel Beijing, was attended by senior executives from both organisations, including Mr. Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Michael Henssler, Chief Operating Officer, alongside Mr. Jack Xia, Managing Director – Centara China, Mr. Tyrone Tang Ming, General Manager of NUO International, Mr. Andy Xu Jia, Deputy General Manager, and Ms. Yuki Qu Jing, Vice President of Marketing.
Centara and Nuo Hotels
U.S. Companies with Strategic Business Travel Management Can Outperform Peers by Up to 30% in Revenue, According to New GBTA and ASTA Business Travel ROI Study
U.S. companies that take a strategic, well-governed approach to their business travel programs can achieve up to 30% higher revenue than their peers, according to a new return on investment (ROI) benchmarking study released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA).
Canada hotels report highest ADR, RevPAR growth of 2025
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest 2025 monthly growth rates in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to October 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.
GBTA and Visa Study Outlines Path to Stronger Corporate Travel Programmes in India’s Rapidly Growing Market
India’s business travel market is one of the fastest growing globally, with annual spend reaching $37.2 billion USD in 2024 and projected to increase 15.5% for 2025—more than double the expected global growth rate of 6.6%*. And as business travel continues to grow within India, corporate travel management, technology adoption, corporate card programs and payment practices are increasingly important ─ and companies must address critical gaps that could impact their cost control and compliance efforts.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 November
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 15 November. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Inspirato Adds Iconic Destinations to Its Global Portfolio
Inspirato Incorporated (“Inspirato” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ISPO), the premier luxury vacation club and property technology company, today announced the addition of several new luxury properties to its growing global portfolio. This launch strengthens Inspirato’s portfolio across Italy, Austria and, Germany – highlighting distinctive accommodations paired with the service and certainty members enjoy.
Accor Closes a Landmark Year in the Pacific with Major Brand Debuts and a Powerful Run of Year-End Openings
Accor closes 2025 on a powerful high in the Pacific, marking a year defined by brand debuts, accelerated development activity, and continued leadership across Australia and New Zealand’s tourism landscape.
U.S. hotel performance for October 2025
U.S. hotel occupancy fell year over year for an eighth consecutive month, according to October 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
India Market Outlook: Reinvention drives growth
India’s hotel sector is moving away from being a volume business and, with the help of rising domestic tourism, infrastructure expansion and a focus on trends such as wellness, presents an opportunity for consistent growth.
Wellness Hotels Demonstrate How Diversified Revenue Drives Profit Stability
Wellness hotels are holding ground in 2025, with revenue and profit remaining steady despite inflationary pressures, according to the latest Mid-Year Wellness Real Estate Report from RLA Global in collaboration with HotStats.
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STR Weekly Insights: 2-8 November 2025
Against an easy comparable from last year’s presidential election week, U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 6.2% for the period ending 8 November. The gain was fairly balanced with a 1.5 percentage point increase in occupancy and a 3.6% rise in average daily rate (ADR).
Whitebridge APAC Hotels Monitor, Issue 12
According to McKinsey, economic activity was strong across much of the region in Q2 2025 as companies front loaded activity to capitalise on a pause in the implementation of reciprocal tariffs. Vietnam continues to be South East Asia’s best performer. Chinese inbound tourism is recovering strongly, driven by relaxed visa regulations, visa-free transit options and restored international air routes. India remains one of the fastest growing economies in the world and Australian tourism goes from strength to strength (forecast to hit 10m arrivals in 2026).
From Sleep to Profit: Why Wellness Investments Are the Quiet Drivers of Hotel Performance
As wellness and recovery continue shaping traveler expectations, sleep quality has become a key factor in hospitality. In its recent report, Sleep in Hospitality: A Strategic Asset for Guest Experience - Insights - RLA Global, it was highlighted how rest has become a new frontier for differentiation. At HotStats, we see this trend reflected financially — even though we don’t measure sleep directly, our global benchmarking data shows a clear pattern: hotels that invest in wellness perform better, both in revenue and, more importantly, in profit.
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PwC UK Hotels Forecast 2025 - 2026: Selective resilience
The UK hotel sector enters 2026 with a sense of resilience and renewed confidence. Despite a backdrop of economic headwinds and rising operational costs, the market continues to demonstrate stability - supported by resilient international demand, event-led travel, and a steady recovery in domestic leisure.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 November
Due to a comparison against election week in 2024, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 8 November. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.