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%.
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Philadelphia Lodging Market: Post-Pandemic, Today, and Beyond
Philadelphia occupancy lags 8% below 2019 levels while facing FIFA World Cup room cancellations, but 2026 events including America's 250th anniversary could drive recovery.
By Jerod Byrd, Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Operations of the HVS Philadelphia Consulting and Valuation division, HVS
How to price your hotel for the World Cup: Winning revenue in a volatile market
Lighthouse data shows 12 of 16 World Cup host cities have hit new low points for group-stage pricing as markets test where premiums will hold.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
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
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.
Sofa Money, AI Strategy, and the Future of Guest Experience are the New Reality of Hospitality Economics
The event explored "Sofa Money" strategies to monetize underutilized hotel spaces like lobbies and rooftops, moving beyond ADR growth to optimize existing assets.
By Sébastien Felix, Founder, Influence Society
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
Transforming Hotel F&B with Mobility-Driven Operations
American Liberty Hospitality reports 10-15% F&B revenue increases and 10-20% faster service after deploying mobile POS across five properties.
By Shiji's Editorial Team, Shiji Group, Shiji
UrVenue to Showcase Unified Booking and Experience Commerce Platform at Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention 2026
UrVenue will demo its unified platform for managing resort amenities at the April gaming convention, previewing new features like 3D seat maps and multi-day bookings.
U.S. Hospitality Shows Cautious Readiness Ahead of 2026 World Cup
OysterLink research shows 2026 World Cup demand softer than expected, with only 1.7% RevPAR uplift forecast and some hotels seeing just 15% uptake on FIFA room blocks.
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.
HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026
HVS reports strong luxury hotel performance and growing investor confidence, with cap rates stabilizing at 8-8.5% and high hopes for FIFA World Cup 2026 impact.
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
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.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 February
National occupancy held steady at 62.8% while ADR and RevPAR both declined 0.2%, with San Francisco leading gains and New Orleans posting steepest drops.
Chatham Lodging Trust Acquires Six Hotel Portfolio for $92 Million
The REIT acquired six Hilton-branded hotels across Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky at a 10% cap rate while raising its dividend 11%.
What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Deciding to Sell, Hold, or Renovate in 2026
The guide provides a strategic framework for hotel owners facing 2026's challenging transaction landscape, where debt maturities and PIP requirements create urgent sell-or-hold decisions.
By Eric Guerrero, Senior Managing Director, Partner, Brokerage & Advisory, HVS
Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport strengthens F&B revenue and reduces operational strain with IRIS Mobile Dining
The 148-room hotel deployed IRIS Mobile Dining to compete with third-party delivery apps and reduce phone-based ordering strain on limited staff.
How can hoteliers in Indianapolis capitalize on market demand for March Madness and the Indy 500?
Analysis shows Indianapolis hotels underpricing Final Four rooms at $169 versus $210 for Indy 500, despite comparable demand and STR rates of $585+.
By Jonathan Gough, Content Team Lead, Lighthouse
Hotels Enter the Ask and Book Era as AI Reshapes Discovery, Distribution, and Operations, According to NYU SPS and BCG
NYU and BCG study reveals 37% of travelers use AI for trip planning while hotels face 65% staffing shortages and 11.2% labor cost increases in North America.