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.
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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.
U.S. Remains World's Largest Travel & Tourism Market But WTTC Warns That the Country is at a Crossroads
WTTC research shows U.S. tourism GDP grew only 0.9% in 2025 while Asia Pacific led globally at 8.2%, with international visitor spending declining 4.6%.
The Great American Luxury Escape: Why Affluent Travelers Are Rediscovering U.S. Destinations
GTC data shows domestic luxury hotel bookings rose 20% with ADR climbing 40% as affluent Americans pivot from international to high-end U.S. destinations.
Hosts and guests boost US economy by a record $93B in 2025
The platform supported 1.1M jobs and generated $26B in tax revenue, with hosts earning average $15,600 supplemental income.
Local Observatories Key to Delivering on National Tourism Strategies, New Report Concludes
UN Tourism and IDB report shows how local data observatories can bridge the gap between national tourism policies and destination-level implementation across Latin America and the Caribbean.
MCE, Paralympics, and Fashion Week push Milan hotel room rates to March record
CoStar data shows Milan hotels achieved record March performance with EUR202.42 ADR, driven by Fashion Week, MCE tradshow, and Winter Paralympics.
São Paulo hotel performance jumped for Design Week
March 2026 occupancy rose 13% to 67.8% while ADR increased 7.4% to BRL871.48, with peak performance on March 11.
Travel & Tourism Sees Best Year Ever and Emerges as the World’s Fastest Growing Sector, Outpacing the Global Economy in 2025
Travel tourism generated $11.6 trillion globally in 2025 (9.8% of GDP) while creating 1 in 3 new jobs, with Asia-Pacific leading at 8.1% growth versus North America's 1.0%.
Paris hotel room rates jumped during eventful March
CoStar data shows Fashion Week and concerts drove record March performance, with ADR reaching €438 and occupancy hitting 88%.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 10 April 2026
Newsletter covers major Tokyo hotel sales totaling billions in yen and South Korea's new visa policies to attract Chinese repeat visitors.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 4 April
Easter calendar shift caused nationwide RevPAR to drop 5.1%, though Miami and Anaheim posted strong gains while Vegas fell 34.2%.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 March
RevPAR increased 8.3% nationally, with San Francisco leading at 121.1% growth driven by the RSA Conference.
U.S. hotel performance for February 2026
RevPAR increased 4.3% nationally, with San Francisco leading gains due to Super Bowl LX while New Orleans declined after hosting the previous year.
New Survey: Americans Say TSA Funding Will Influence Their Vote
Survey of 2,000 voters shows 75% will consider candidates' aviation security records when voting, with 69% supporting independent TSA funding.
Hong Kong poised to reclaim its position as a leading global tourism destination
WTTC research shows Hong Kong visitor arrivals down 22.9% from 2018 peak, with recommendations to diversify beyond mainland Chinese visitors who comprise 76% of arrivals.
PATA Outlook: Tourism Growth to 2028 Faces Headwinds from Geopolitical Uncertainty
PATA's new report forecasts Asia Pacific tourism will reach 761.2 million arrivals by 2028, though geopolitical risks could limit recovery to 88% of pre-pandemic levels.
PATA and Hong Kong PolyU
Global Hotel Alliance and the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Spotlight India’s Rising Global Travel Potential as Indian Guests Stay and Spend More at Home and Abroad
GHA DISCOVERY India membership hit one million with $75mn spent globally in 2025, while The Leela announces expansion into Coorg and Jaisalmer.
GBTA Again Urges U.S. Congress to End Shutdown as TSA Workforce Strain Triggers Severe Airport Delays
GBTA warns that TSA workforce strain from the shutdown could cost business travelers 12 hours in security lines on 48-hour trips.
GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption
GlobalData analysis identifies Iran, Israel, Egypt, and major Asian energy importers as most vulnerable to economic contraction and inflation from ongoing Middle East conflict disruptions.