U.S. hotel results for week ending 27 June
U.S. hotel ADR rose 9.2% and RevPAR climbed 9.6% for the week of 21-27 June 2026, with Miami and San Francisco seeing outsized gains driven by FIFA World Cup matches.
Press Releases
196+ forum Munich: Launch of the Hospitality UPGRADE Award 2026 – Spotlight on the Best Start-ups
The 196+ forum Munich and Hospitality Pioneers launch the 10th Hospitality UPGRADE Award, seeking European start-ups with smart, sustainable hotel solutions, with finals at Hotel Bayerischer Hof on October 7.
How Young Leaders Connect, Grow, and Lead Through HSMAI Europe
HSMAI Europe's Rising Leaders Council and Connecting Future Leaders program offer hospitality professionals aged 35 and under structured pathways to network, develop, and shape the industry across multiple European markets.
Nominations Open for the ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting
ISHC is accepting nominations until July 14, 2026 for its Lori Raleigh Award, open to hospitality consultants aged 35 or under, with the award presented at the Annual Conference in Rome in September 2026.
Travel demand remains strong as safety and value shape Europeans’ holiday choices
ETC's Wave 25 survey finds 81% of Europeans intend to travel June-November 2026, with safety, affordability, and climate concerns reshaping destination choices across the region.
Radisson Hotel Group launches hospitality industry-leading AI-powered real-time price matching technology
Radisson Hotel Group's AI system automatically detects and matches lower OTA rates on RadissonHotels.com in real time, replacing the manual Best Online Rate Guarantee claims process across all properties worldwide.
WTTC Calls for Coordinated Action to Safeguard EES Implementation Without Disrupting Travel
WTTC warns that EES border delays of 3+ hours could deter up to 41 million arrivals and put $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk, calling for digital pre-registration, traveller communications, and operational readiness.
AHLA Statement on Working Families Tax Cuts Act Anniversary
AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta marks the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, citing billions in capital investment and job creation driven by the no-tax-on-tips and overtime provisions.
An Iconic Pairing: Marriott International and The Coca‑Cola Company Come Together in Strategic Beverage Agreement
Marriott named Coca-Cola its global beverage partner across carbonated soft drinks, hydration, and functional beverages, with a phased rollout across guestrooms, restaurants, lounges, and events worldwide.
Beyond The Gen Z Myth: Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets Reshaping Travel in Asia Pacific
Marriott's Luxury Group surveyed 2,800 affluent travelers across 8 Asia Pacific markets, identifying four Gen Z archetypes that are redefining luxury through wellness, disconnection, heritage, and tradition.
ISHC Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific to be presented at HICAP
ISHC is accepting nominations until 14 August 2026 for its Rising Star Award Asia Pacific, open to under-35 professionals with at least five years in hotel development or investment in the APAC region.
RBH Hospitality Expands Presence in London through first Hyatt Hotels Signing
RBH becomes the first UK management company to operate across eight major global brands, adding Hyatt to its portfolio with the 276-room Hyatt Place London City East.
Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Proactive, Polite, and Productive Hotel Sales Prospecting
Doug Kennedy's free July 24 webcast covers proactive hotel sales prospecting habits, CRM use, and warm-calling tactics, with future sessions on humanification and upselling.
Choice Hotels International Appoints Artificial Intelligence Leader Ali Keshavarz to Board of Directors
Choice Hotels appoints CVS Health's Ali Keshavarz, a data and AI expert with McKinsey and Aetna backgrounds, to its board to support AI-driven growth across its franchise portfolio.
Expedia Group’s Latest Research, Mapping the Future of APAC Travel, Shows Travel Professionals Expect Growth, but Complexity Risks Slowing Momentum
Survey of 1,250 APAC travel professionals finds 65% expect demand growth over the next 2-3 years, with India and Australia most confident, but payment complexity, legacy systems, and content gaps risk slowing momentum.
WTTC and UNEP Forge Landmark Alliance to Fast-Track Sustainable Travel and Tourism
WTTC and UNEP signed an MoU running through June 2028, committing to joint action on circular economy, plastic pollution, food waste, and biodiversity across the global travel and tourism sector.
Beyond GDP and Inflation: Several alternative indicators show strong predictive value for U.S. hotel demand
STR analysis finds credit utilization and income band data outperform GDP and inflation as demand predictors for luxury and economy hotel segments, pointing to increasingly fragmented demand drivers by chain scale.
Wellness Tourism Association Establishes Framework for Responsible Retreats™, Setting a Standard for the Rapidly Expanding Retreat Industry
The Wellness Tourism Association launched Six Principles for Responsible Retreats, the first global framework for retreat industry standards, as the market heads toward $363.9 billion by 2032.
CHLA Hospitality Foundation Invests Over $160,000 in the Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals
CHLAHF awarded $160,000+ in scholarships to 97 students across 18 California colleges, with recipients to be honored at a gala on November 5, 2026, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel Spa.
YOTEL Launches the Anti-Appy Hour to Combat Digital Overload When Travelling
YOTEL partners with app-blocking tech startup Bloom to offer guests a free one-hour screen break in hotel bars and restaurants, timed to coincide with World Wellness Day on June 13.