HVS Global Perspectives – Year-End 2025
HVS regional leaders forecast improved hotel transaction activity and cap rate compression in 2026, with U.S. occupancy expected to rise 0.5% and ADR up 2.0%.
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roommaster Launches All-New Premium Booking Engine, Ushering in the Future of Direct Hotel Bookings
The platform reports 35% higher conversion rates and 15% increase in booking value for hotels using the new AI-powered system.
Soul Community Planet Launches Wild Wellness, A Nature-driven Collection Of Immersive Experiences
SCP Hotels introduces nature-based wellness programming across five properties, featuring sound therapy in Costa Rica, cold-water plunges in California, and forest bathing experiences.
Canada hotels report first occupancy, RevPAR declines since April
Ontario led declines with RevPAR down 8.1%, while Toronto's drops reflected tough comparisons against Taylor Swift's 2024 tour impact.
U.S. hotel performance for November 2025
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
Hotel Profitability in Transition: Cost Pressures and Budgeting Priorities for 2026
HVS analysis shows GOP margins declining across all property types as wage inflation and brand standards outpace ADR growth, requiring active asset management to protect profitability in 2026.
By Marcus Lee, Executive Vice President, Development, HVS
The Concierge AI Playbook and Toolkit: Protecting the Art of Luxury Service
Pertlink's toolkit provides luxury hotels with structured AI prompts for concierge operations, maintaining human oversight while standardizing service excellence.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 December
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
First Hospitality’s Outlook: What’s Next for Hotel Stays in 2026
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026.
Fairmas Partner Updates 2025
Fairmas announces new 2025 integrations with GMS Felix, Cloudbeds, FLYR, and others, expanding to 200+ system connections for automated hotel financial data.
Hotel revenue management in uncertain times: Expert Q&A on strategy, forecasting, and market shifts
Two Lighthouse experts share how shorter booking windows and increased rate sensitivity require more agile pricing strategies and data-driven decisions.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
The Ashes Tour pushed Perth occupancy to 96%, Adelaide rooms nearly fully booked
CoStar data shows Perth hotels hit record ADR and RevPAR levels during cricket matches, with Adelaide bookings at 96.1% ahead of the third Test.
The Soul of Service: A Timely Lesson in Luxury Hospitality Leadership
Horst Schulze's ILHA keynote distinguished between hotel products and true hospitality, advocating for human-centered service leadership over technology-driven solutions.
By Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
Mews product update helps hotels do more with leaner teams and tighter margins
The update includes real-time financial reporting, automated billing, multicurrency payments, and enhanced system integrations to address staffing shortages and margin pressure.
The “Oh Sh**” moment every Revenue Manager has had
Bartnick argues that moments of uncertainty and doubt are essential to effective revenue management, distinguishing reactive panic from strategic pause.
By Fabian Bartnick, Founder, Infinito
An “Above and Beyond” Strategy Doesn’t Work
Hyatt argues consistent delivery of expected service builds more loyalty than trying to exceed expectations in every interaction.
By Shep Hyken, Customer Service and Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author, Shepard Presentations, LLC.
Hyatt Accelerates Essentials Portfolio Momentum with Planned Brand Growth in New Markets and New Leadership
Hyatt's Essentials portfolio signed 20+ Hyatt Select deals and 70 total Hyatt Studios deals, with 50% of 2025 U.S. deals entering new markets under new leadership.
Houston Hotel Submarket Performance: Nominal Gains and Real-Dollar Context
HVS analysis shows Houston hotel submarkets posted 15% RevPAR growth in 2024 but remain only modestly above 2019 levels when adjusted for inflation.
By Bunmi Oyinloye, Senior Vice President, Leader - Houston Office, Houston, HVS
Hotelogix caps 2025 with strong growth, market leadership, and turns EBITDA positive
The cloud PMS provider now powers 400,000+ rooms in India and achieved 35% enterprise segment growth by expanding AI features and compliance capabilities.
Duetto announces global summit for hospitality leaders on profitability and revenue performance
Duetto will host its inaugural PERFORM summit on April 16, 2026 in Florida, focusing on profit optimization as the industry shifts beyond room revenue.