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.
Press Releases
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.
Canada hotels report performance gains in February
Manitoba led provincial gains with 16% RevPAR growth, while Vancouver and Toronto showed mixed results across key metrics.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 March
CoStar data shows U.S. RevPAR grew 5.6% year-over-year, with San Francisco leading gains at 64.4% due to the Game Developers Conference.
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.
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.