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%.
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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.
HotelData.com H1 2026 Hotel Profitability Report Shows Stronger Profit Results, but a More Divided US Market
HotelData.com's H1 2026 report covering ~5,000 US hotels shows GOP margin up 3.6 points to 44.9%, with Luxury surging and Economy the only segment posting a RevPAR decline.
BLLA Declares Hospitality Has Entered the Age of Wonder
BLLA has themed its 17th Boutique Hotel Owners Conference around the "Age of Wonder," scheduled for October 19-20 at Westlake Village Inn in Southern California.
Actabl and Reeco Launch Innovative Partnership to Bring Forecast Intelligence into AI-Powered Hotel Procurement
Actabl's ProfitSword forecasting platform now integrates with Reeco's AI-powered procure-to-pay system, letting hotels automatically flag purchasing overruns against live forecasts before orders are placed.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Now Managing First University Hotel
Meyer Jabara Hotels will manage the 36-room Reitz Union Hotel at the University of Florida, its first university property, with plans for expanded sales, marketing, and potential renovation within two years.
Expedia: Fall lodging prices are 20% higher and flight prices are 2% higher on average in the top 10 U.S. destinations compared to summer
Expedia data shows fall 2026 lodging prices are 20% higher than summer in the top 10 U.S. destinations, eroding traditional shoulder-season savings, though six cities still offer 15-45% combined discounts.
Justice Family and Kennedy Lewis Complete Transformational Joint Venture For The Greenbrier
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management and the Justice Family Group completed a joint venture for The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, with Lloyd Nathan appointed as board chairman to oversee long-term capital investment.
Chapter 7 — Three Things at Breakfast
A case study from a 130-room Mid-Atlantic hotel shows how a new GM cut breakfast cost per occupied room by 21% in 90 days by addressing unauthorized access, chronic abusers, and untracked compensation.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
Canary Technologies Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List
Canary Technologies, serving 20,000+ hotels with its AI guest management platform, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. private companies.
HHM Hotels Expands with Strategic Integration of Wurzak Hotel Group
HHM Hotels absorbs Wurzak Hotel Group's managed portfolio, adding premium and lifestyle properties in Philadelphia and South Florida including The Dalmar and Moxy St. Petersburg.
Extended Stay America Announces Retirement of Mark Williams
Williams, who helped grow ESA's franchise portfolio to nearly 200 hotels, will retire at end of 2026; the company is actively recruiting his successor.
Valor Hospitality expands to West Coast with San Diego hotel signing
Valor Hospitality takes on management of The Monsaraz in Point Loma, its first West Coast property, with plans to expand further into California and other Western states.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 August
U.S. hotels posted a 7.2% RevPAR gain for the week of 2-8 August 2026, with Philadelphia and Chicago leading Top 25 Markets while Miami and Nashville saw notable declines.
Beyond the Rooms View: Deconstructing the Great PMS Debate from the Inside
A closed-door HITEC San Antonio debate between PMS CEOs and hotel CIOs exposes structural gaps in hospitality tech, from labor-cost bias to the myth of seamless cloud integration.
By Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society to honor hospitality management alumni
Penn State's School of Hospitality Management will recognize 14 alumni at its 2026 Awards Reception on Sept. 30, including a new Chairperson's Award ahead of the school's 90th anniversary in 2027.
Iceportal Content Surpasses 650 Demand Channels, Expanding Hospitality’s Largest Hotel Content Distribution Ecosystem
Iceportal Content now connects 60,000+ hotel properties with 650+ demand partners, distributing 2.5M images globally, with five new integrations added in Q2 2026.
Puerto Rico Grants Approval for Esencia, Activating $2 Billion+ Investment on the Southwest Coast
Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital received approval for Esencia, a $2B+ master-planned resort on Puerto Rico's southwest coast featuring Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood hotels, 1,200 residences, and a first opening targeted for late 2029.
HSMAI Opens Nominations for Gilbert Award and Top 25 Extraordinary Minds
HSMAI is accepting nominations through September 30 for the Gilbert Award for career achievement and the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds, with ceremonies in Q1 2027.
Five Reasons Why Adding Digital Tipping to the 2027 Budget Can Boost Employee Retention and Guest Satisfaction
GratifID CEO argues that adding digital tipping to 2027 budgets addresses hotel staffing shortages, citing AHLA data showing 42% of operators cite workforce shortages as a top financial pressure.