HVS U.S. Market Pulse: April 2026
U.S. hotels posted 4.5% RevPAR gains through April 2026, with luxury leading growth and cap rates averaging 8.3% as transaction activity slowly improves.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
Reports
In Focus: Singapore
Singapore's tourism sector grew 2.3% in 2025 with hotel investment exceeding SGD1.2 billion despite RevPAR declining 0.7%.
By Hok Yean Chee, Regional President of HVS Asia Pacific, HVS
Looking Toward the Normalization of the New Orleans Hotel Market
CoStar data shows New Orleans occupancy fell from low 70s pre-pandemic to high 50s currently, with $600M Omni convention center hotel planned for 2030.
By Lauren Hock, Senior Vice President and Leader of HVS New Orleans, HVS
U.S. Travel Demand Accelerates and Spending Hits Record Highs, According to Latest MMGY Research
Survey of 4,500+ Americans shows household travel spending projected at record $5,704 annually, with 50% now using AI tools for trip planning.
WTTC’s “Cruising for Impact” Report Highlights the Positive Impact of Cruise Tourism for Communities Worldwide
The industry contributed $98.5 billion to global GDP and supported 1.8 million jobs in 2024, with over 60% of cruise passengers returning to destinations.
New Study: LA Hotels Power City’s Economy, As New Council Policies Increase Operational Pressure
AHLA report shows LA hotels generate $12.5B annually but face rising costs and reduced investment, with 88% cutting staff due to city policies.
New Study: 2026 World Cup Set to Spark Longer Stays, Higher Spending—If America Gets Ready
Study of 9,500+ respondents shows World Cup visitors will spend $5,000+ per person and stay longer than typical tourists, but safety concerns could limit economic gains.
The Growth Driving Hospitality Strength in Raleigh
HVS analysis shows Raleigh hotel fundamentals strengthening with demand outpacing supply growth, driven by a $387M convention center expansion and major healthcare developments through 2028.
By Kaitlyn Hennessy, Consulting and Valuation Project Manager at HVS St. Louis, HVS
Hotel Investment Risk and Performance by Product Type in Kansas City
Analysis shows extended-stay hotels recovered fastest from the pandemic while full-service properties faced longer recovery periods due to new supply and demand mix differences.
By Benjamin Giebler, Project Manager, St. Louis, HVS
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, March 2026
India's hotel sector posted strong March performance with occupancy above 75% and double-digit ADR growth driven by wedding, MICE, and corporate demand.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: March 2026
HVS reports March RevPAR up 3.9% nationally with luxury hotels leading gains, while hotel cap rates average 8.3% in Q4 as transactions remain below peak levels.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
European hotel transactions rise 30% in 2025 to €22.6 billion
The UK led with 25% of total volume while Germany doubled its 2024 performance to €2.5 billion, driven by rate cuts and strong hotel operations.
By Gauthier Champlong and Lukas Horch
Luxury Hotels Report- Central Asia
The region shows strong luxury hotel potential with Almaty leading at 69.5% occupancy and ADR reaching USD 180-400, while emerging markets like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lack international luxury brands.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, February 2026
Bengaluru led with 15-17% ARR growth while Chandigarh posted highest occupancy gains of 7-9 percentage points.
Shoulder seasons challenge peak periods as year-round hotel demand strengthens in 2025: SiteMinder
The report analyzed 130 million bookings showing 65% of markets saw peak months shrink as travelers spread demand more evenly year-round.
Skift Global Forum East 2025: 9 Takeaways for the Future of Travel
Skift partnered with Abu Dhabi's tourism authority to analyze key industry shifts, from the Middle East's growing influence to AI's impact on travel planning.
2025 HVS Middle East & Africa Hotel Valuation Index
HVS index tracks hotel values across 23 markets in 16 countries, with Riyadh leading at +100% growth since 2019, driven by tourism strategies and infrastructure investment.
Cloudbeds and Duetto Report Reveals Distribution Channel Shifts and Rising Price Sensitivity Impacting Global Hotel Performance
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, and Duetto, the industry's leading provider of revenue and profit software, have released their first-ever Hotel Market Pulse report, providing performance and profitability analysis for hoteliers worldwide based on the data managed by both companies.
Global Travel & Tourism Surges as WTTC Global Summit Opens in Rome
At its 25th Global Summit in Rome today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, revealing that Europe remains the beating heart of international tourism, with five of the world's top 10 most powerful Travel & Tourism markets by GDP.
From Rome to Stockholm: Summer 2025 Hotel Guest Experience Snapshot
Iconic destinations like Rome and London saw satisfaction soar, while others like Stockholm and Copenhagen slipped behind. Guest expectations kept climbing, even as review volumes dipped—making every review, and every response, more impactful than ever.