New Report Warns World Cup Hotel Boom May Fall Short of Expectations
AHLA survey finds 80% of hoteliers across 11 US host cities report World Cup bookings below forecasts due to visa barriers and FIFA room block cancellations.
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U.S. hotel performance for March 2026
March 2026 data shows U.S. hotels gained 5.9% RevPAR year-over-year, with San Francisco leading at +38.8% due to major conferences.
New Report: New Orleans Hotel Industry Generates Nearly $9 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports More than 51,000 Louisiana Jobs
Oxford Economics study shows New Orleans hotels drove $9B economic impact, supported 51K jobs, and contributed $1.2B in taxes during 2025.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 1st Quarter 2026
Greece's Q1 2026 hotel sector shows mixed performance with Athens RevPAR up 4.5% despite geopolitical tensions and rising operational costs from energy inflation.
Longest DHS Shutdown in History Ends—This Must Not Happen Again
U.S. Travel Association warns that over 1,100 TSA officers have left during the DHS shutdown, weakening travel security just weeks before the World Cup.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 April
U.S. hotels posted 8.5% RevPAR growth for the week, with New Orleans leading at +34.3% and 21 of top 25 markets showing gains.
European Hotels Q1 2026: Olympics Mask Mature-Market Fatigue
Italy's Olympic surge obscured underlying weakness across major European markets, with the UK showing concerning pricing power erosion.
Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth and Strong Economic Impact in Toronto
GBTA research shows Canada ranked 12th globally for business travel in 2025, with Toronto generating $4.3 billion USD in industry revenue and supporting over 21,000 jobs.
Middle East Travel & Tourism Soars as Saudi Arabia Fuels Growth at Nearly Twice the Global Rate and Leads the Region
WTTC data shows Middle East tourism GDP reached $385.8 billion in 2025, with Saudi Arabia leading at $178 billion and business travel spending surging 23% regionwide.
European travel sentiment reaches record high for summer 2026, despite shorter stays and tighter budgets
European Travel Commission survey shows 82% of Europeans plan to travel April-September 2026, but with shorter stays and budgets under €1,000 per trip.
Booking.com Research Reveals How Climate Uncertainty is Reshaping Peak Season Travel
The report surveyed 32,500 travelers globally and shows 42% now plan to travel outside traditional peak months, with accommodation searches to cooler destinations like Slovenia and Norway up 29% and 33% respectively.
First-Quarter 2026 Revenue: Solid activity in a challenging environment
Accor reported Q1 2026 group revenue growth of 2.3% to €1.3 billion despite Middle East conflict disrupting operations from late February.
Canada hotels report third straight month of performance gains
RevPAR jumped 7.9% to CAD120.12 with Newfoundland and Vancouver leading gains across occupancy, ADR and revenue metrics.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 April
CoStar reports occupancy rose 8.4% to 66.5% and RevPAR jumped 14.6% to $111.14, with 21 of the top 25 markets showing gains.
Global Hotel Alliance reports strong start to 2026
Q1 revenues reached $921 million with 35 million loyalty members, as international stays drove 69% of room revenues across the independent hotel alliance.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 17 April 2026
The newsletter covers major hotel transactions across Japan, Australia, and Malaysia, including Hoshino's JPY4.65B sale in Okinawa and CLI's USD320M credit fund closing.
Global Business Travel Continues but Confidence Drops Sharply As Conflict, Costs and Complexity Reshape the 2026 Outlook
GBTA's April survey of 500+ industry professionals reveals optimism fell from 59% to 41% since January, with European pessimism now outweighing optimism at 38% vs 21%.
Tripadvisor Summer Travel Index Shows East Coast and Florida Beaches as America's Most Sought-After Summer Destinations
The study analyzed U.S. travel searches for summer 2026, revealing Myrtle Beach leads domestic demand while Cancun tops international preferences for the third consecutive year.
Travel Industry Calls for Action on Capitol Hill, Honors Travel Champions Driving Change
U.S. Travel Association brought 400 advocates to Capitol Hill pushing for TSA/ATC pay protection, ESTA changes, and $160M in Brand USA funding.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 11 April
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels posted 0.4% RevPAR growth despite occupancy declining 1.1% after Easter, with Orlando leading occupancy gains and Miami ADR increases.