Robust Investor Confidence: 86% of Investors Back European Hotel Investment in 2026
Cushman Wakefield survey of major investors finds Southern Europe and gateway cities most attractive for hotel investment this year.
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Mandarin Oriental Reports Strong Business Performance for 2025
The luxury hotel group achieved 10% RevPAR growth and 3-point market share gains in 2025, while becoming the first hospitality company with 100% GSTC certified properties.
AHLA Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Challenges Persist For Hotels As Travel Demand Expected to Hold Steady
AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.
Carnival drove Rio de Janeiro room rates to all-time high
February 2026 RevPAR hit BRL 1,050.78, up 48% year-over-year, with peak Sunday performance reaching BRL 2,491.14 RevPAR and 93.7% occupancy.
US–Israel–Iran war heightens global recession and inflation risks through energy and shipping shocks, says GlobalData
GlobalData warns oil prices hit $110/barrel as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts energy and shipping, threatening global recession if conflict persists beyond 2-3 months.
UN Tourism strengthens tourism measurement in global economic system
The UN Statistical Commission endorsed updated frameworks to better measure tourism's economic impact and align business ESG reporting with official statistics.
Hotel values remain flat across Europe, although rates and occupancy show modest growth
Copenhagen led with 5.9% value growth while Istanbul dropped 7.6%, with supply constraints and inflation key drivers across 31 European cities.
Balanced growth drives European transactions
Global Asset Solutions reports €14.65bn in European hotel deals across 267 transactions, with luxury and upscale segments leading investment activity.
New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity
Oxford Economics study finds Phoenix hotels support 42,000+ jobs and generate $1.1 billion in tax revenue annually.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 March
Las Vegas led gains with RevPAR up 90.5% driven by CONEXPO trade show, while New Orleans declined against tough Mardi Gras comparisons.
GBTA Welcomes EU Approval of Package Travel Directive and Exclusion of Business Travel
GBTA supports EU Parliament's exclusion of business travel from revised Package Travel Directive, providing regulatory clarity for corporate travel services.
Cost Pressures and Safety Concerns Reshape U.S. Meetings Landscape, New MMGY Study Finds
Survey of 300 planners and 1,000 attendees shows 63% cite travel costs as key concern while 72% factor crime levels into destination selection.
Expedia Group research reveals the future of business travel: TMC optimism high, but confidence lags in meeting traveler expectations
Survey of 214 TMC leaders across 10 countries shows 95% optimism for business travel growth but only 30-40% confidence in meeting rising traveler demands.
Report: Montréal seasonal short-term rental ban risks millions in tourism revenue
Analysis shows Montreal's seasonal STR ban will create 26,000-night shortfall during 2026 Formula 1 and cycling events, costing $19M in visitor spending.
WTTC Forecasts The Iran Conflict Is Already Costing The Travel & Tourism Sector at Least US$600 Million Per Day
WTTC analysis shows Middle East regional hubs processing 526,000 daily passengers face closures, but tourism can recover in two months with proper government support.
America's Leading Travel Organizations Launch "Pay Federal Aviation Workers" Campaign
Four major travel organizations launch campaign urging Congress to pay TSA and aviation workers during shutdowns after security staff face unpaid work.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 February
National occupancy held steady at 62.8% while ADR and RevPAR both declined 0.2%, with San Francisco leading gains and New Orleans posting steepest drops.
China cements its position as a leading source travel market, powered by domestic scale and outbound momentum, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects China's domestic trips will reach 4.08 billion by 2029 while outbound departures hit 176.65 million, driven by youth demand and premium experiences.
ITB Berlin 2026: The industry sets an example for dialogue and resilience in uncertain times
The 60th anniversary event generated €47 billion in business deals despite Middle East flight disruptions, featuring Angola as host country and announcing Maldives for 2027.
Strong Performance, Rising Costs for EMEA's Hotel Market
Only three EMEA destinations saw RevPAR and GOPPAR declines, with Eastern and Southern Europe leading regional growth despite rising construction costs.