U.S. hotel results for week ending 4 July
U.S. hotels posted strong year-over-year gains for the week of 28 June–4 July 2026, with RevPAR up 10.9% to $106.66, boosted by America 250 celebrations in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.
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European tourism holds firm despite rising uncertainty and changing traveller priorities
ETC's Q2 2026 report shows Europe arrivals up 5% year-to-date, with Greece, Italy and Malta leading growth, but Middle East conflict dampened aviation and hurt Cyprus and Türkiye.
From child-free escapes to 'extreme' day trips: The trends redefining Britain's summer holidays
Booking.com's Summer Getaway Report finds 71% of Brits plan to visit somewhere new in 2026, with same-day international return flights up 62% and average holiday budgets reaching £1,526.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 27 June
U.S. hotel ADR rose 9.2% and RevPAR climbed 9.6% for the week of 21-27 June 2026, with Miami and San Francisco seeing outsized gains driven by FIFA World Cup matches.
Travel demand remains strong as safety and value shape Europeans’ holiday choices
ETC's Wave 25 survey finds 81% of Europeans intend to travel June-November 2026, with safety, affordability, and climate concerns reshaping destination choices across the region.
WTTC Calls for Coordinated Action to Safeguard EES Implementation Without Disrupting Travel
WTTC warns that EES border delays of 3+ hours could deter up to 41 million arrivals and put $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk, calling for digital pre-registration, traveller communications, and operational readiness.
Beyond The Gen Z Myth: Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets Reshaping Travel in Asia Pacific
Marriott's Luxury Group surveyed 2,800 affluent travelers across 8 Asia Pacific markets, identifying four Gen Z archetypes that are redefining luxury through wellness, disconnection, heritage, and tradition.
Expedia Group’s Latest Research, Mapping the Future of APAC Travel, Shows Travel Professionals Expect Growth, but Complexity Risks Slowing Momentum
Survey of 1,250 APAC travel professionals finds 65% expect demand growth over the next 2-3 years, with India and Australia most confident, but payment complexity, legacy systems, and content gaps risk slowing momentum.
Beyond GDP and Inflation: Several alternative indicators show strong predictive value for U.S. hotel demand
STR analysis finds credit utilization and income band data outperform GDP and inflation as demand predictors for luxury and economy hotel segments, pointing to increasingly fragmented demand drivers by chain scale.
Hospitality Daily and Destination AI Launch Industry-Wide Survey to Benchmark How Hotels Are Using AI Today
Hospitality Daily and Destination AI launch a live survey to benchmark real AI usage across hotel organizations, covering investment priorities, measurable outcomes, and frontline employee sentiment.
PATA Mid-Year Update: The Numbers Behind Asia Pacific's Tourism Growth - China’s Volume, Vietnam’s Velocity
PATA and PolyU project Asia Pacific international arrivals to hit 789.2M by 2028, reaching 115.6% of 2019 levels, with Vietnam and Mongolia among the fastest-growing destinations.
PATA and Hong Kong PolyU
Nearly 80% of Brits are ditching overseas holidays for UK staycations this summer
BWH Hotels GB survey of 2,400+ loyalty members finds flight disruption and geopolitical concerns are driving Brits toward domestic breaks, with local experiences and food topping guest priorities.
Hotel Revenue Benchmarking vs Hotel Profit Benchmarking: What's the Difference?
While RevPAR benchmarking tracks market position, profit benchmarking via GOPPAR and full P&L metrics reveals whether commercial performance converts to financial returns, a gap that matters most to owners and investors.
Rethinking How Hotel Performance Is Evaluated
A PolyU study of 53 GBA hotels finds none achieved efficiency between 2015-2019, and argues standard DEA models overstate performance by ignoring product diversification.
Research: three-quarters of Dutch people trade luxury hotel amenities for a lower room price
A survey of 1,000 Dutch hotel guests finds 75%+ prefer lower room rates over unused amenities, with clean rooms, comfortable beds, and pricing transparency ranking as top priorities.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 20 June
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 9.7% for the week of June 14-20, with San Francisco leading Top 25 Markets on World Cup and Databricks conference demand, pushing RevPAR up 80.5%.
WTTC Encourages Barcelona to Reconsider Proposed Cruise Tourist Tax Increase
WTTC warns that raising Barcelona's cruise tourist tax risks reducing visitor spend, cutting jobs, and eroding the city's edge over rival Mediterranean ports.
New Report: Hotels Generate $12 Billion for San Francisco’s Tourism Economy
An Oxford Economics study for AHLA and CHLA finds San Francisco hotels generated $12B in economic impact in 2025, supporting nearly 50,000 jobs and $2B in tax revenue, with ADRs at 92% of 2019 levels.
Canada hotels post highest rate growth since 2024
Canada's May 2026 ADR rose 9.5% and RevPAR 10.5% year over year, with Quebec and Montreal leading gains driven by the Canadian Grand Prix moving from June to May.
U.S. hotel performance for May 2026
U.S. hotel occupancy reached 65.7% in May 2026, with RevPAR up 4.0% year over year; Las Vegas led Top 25 Markets with a 17.9% RevPAR gain driven by event demand.