HVS Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2026-Q2
HVS and CoStar report Canadian hotel RevPAR grew 4.0% in 2025 and is up 6.5% year-to-date, driven by domestic travel, Chinese tourism, and a favourable exchange rate luring U.S. visitors.
Press Releases
Nelson Sardelli, and the Night the Eagles Nest Nearly Came Down
A nostalgic excerpt from "The Lobby Boys" recalls rooftop cabaret acts and an unplanned acoustic disaster caused by a flamenco troupe performing on bare wooden floors.
Signia Hilton Introduces ‘Signia Restore,’ Setting a New Standard for Elevated Fitness and Wellness in Hospitality
Signia Restore launches at Signia Hilton Indianapolis in January 2027, offering AI-assisted bodywork, infrared therapy, Peloton bikes, and a wellness concierge, with planned rollout to select global properties.
IHCL and Oriental Hotels Limited Announce Merger
IHCL will absorb associate company OHL via an all-stock deal at 25 IHCL shares per 117 OHL shares, folding in seven hotels and 825 rooms, with completion targeted in H2 FY2028.
Cruises, National Parks, and European Cities Popular Among Labor Day Travelers
AAA booking data shows Alaska cruises, National Parks, and European cities topping Labor Day 2025 demand, with domestic airfares up 20% for top destinations while international flights fell 4%.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 21 August 2026
HVS Europe's weekly bulletin covers three hotel transactions: BNP Paribas selling a Madrid hotel for €80M, HWS acquiring IntercityHotel Kiel, and Townhouse Hotels buying two properties in Breda.
Airbnb commits $1 million to environmental protection in Washington
Airbnb's $1M Washington State commitment funds national park nonprofits, Leave No Trace partnerships, and sustainable forestry projects, plus a volunteer incentive offering $100 in Airbnb credit.
The Bench Rebrands ‘Branded Residences Forum’ as ‘FHS Living’
The Bench rebrands its Branded Residences Forum as FHS Living, expanding scope to cover student, senior, co-living and mixed-use assets across Dubai, Cairo, Paris, and Riyadh editions.
Four Seasons Yachts introduces The Lanserhof Reset, a transformative longevity experience, during its inaugural transatlantic crossing
Four Seasons Yachts and Lanserhof launch an eight-day longevity residency aboard Four Seasons I during its November 2026 transatlantic crossing, offering diagnostics, expert consultations, and personalized wellness programming at sea.
HomeToGo Releases 2026 Labor Day Report, Revealing Top Trending and Most Popular Locations for the Holiday Weekend
HomeToGo's 2026 Labor Day report finds U.S. searches up 23% year over year, with rural destinations capturing 90% of searches and domestic trips rising 13.5% vs. 2025.
Meet The Lobby Boys
Terence Ronson recounts the early careers of three hotel lobby managers in Hong Kong, none of whom had traditional front office backgrounds when they started.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs landmark 14-hotel portfolio deal in Japan
IHG and GCP Hospitality have signed a 14-hotel, 1,063-room conversion deal in Kyoto, one of Japan's largest such portfolio agreements, anchored by 12 Garner hotels converting over the next 12 months.
Mix of events boosted Canada hotel performance in July
Canada's hotels posted strong July 2026 gains, with Montreal leading major markets at +23.7% RevPAR, driven by festivals including Jazz Fest and Osheaga.
From AI and Luxury Travel to Destination Growth: ITB Americas Conference Explores the Future of Travel Across the Americas
The inaugural ITB Americas Conference spans 2.5 days with 40+ sessions across six tracks covering AI, distribution, aviation, sustainability, and luxury travel for 5,000+ professionals from 42 countries.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 August
U.S. hotels posted an 18th straight week of positive year-over-year growth, with national RevPAR up 6.2% to $111.29; San Diego led Top 25 Markets with RevPAR surging 22.8%.
Aiden® Accelerates Global Growth with New Openings and More Than 20 Hotels in Development
BWH Hotels' Aiden brand reports four recent openings across Germany, Thailand, and the US, with four more properties slated for 2026-2027 including its Canadian debut in Toronto.
Pinnacle Advisory Group Forecasts Continued Growth for Greater Boston Lodging Market in 2027
Pinnacle Advisory Group projects Boston's 2027 occupancy at 78%, ADR growth of 1.6%, and RevPAR growth of ~1.8%, citing limited supply and a diverse demand base as key market supports.
Whitebridge EMEA Hotels Monitor, Issue 38
Issue 38 covers H1 performance across EMEA hotels, with Istanbul and Milan as top performers, major declines in Middle East markets, rising construction costs, and a UK ground rents update.
Sunset Cruises on the Wan Fu
A personal memoir excerpt recounting the Wan Fu junk cruise operated by a Hong Kong hotel, offering sunset sailings from Central Pier to Cheung Chau with cocktails and snacks.
HSMAI Europe Sets Its Sights on Turkey — Building Something New in One of the World’s Most Dynamic Hospitality Markets
HSMAI Europe will develop and manage HSMAI activities in Turkey starting August 2026, with a formal launch planned for early 2027 including an Advisory Board and events program.