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.
AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.
American Liberty Hospitality achieved 10-15% F&B revenue growth across five properties by deploying mobile POS systems that eliminate staff trips to fixed terminals.
Hotels outside FIFA 2026 host cities can capture significant demand through early positioning as strategic bases for teams, corporations, and multi-city travelers.
CoStar forecasts the 2026 World Cup will drive 1.7% RevPAR growth in June-July, with host cities seeing 12.7% gains despite broader industry weakness.
LARC CEO discusses how income inequality creates divergent demand patterns between luxury and budget hotels, with 2026 World Cup adding complexity to market forecasting.
STR/Tourism Economics projects 0.6% RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by modest demand recovery and 2026 FIFA World Cup impact offsetting continued economic headwinds.
JLL reports luxury hotels drove performance with 3% RevPAR growth while midscale properties declined, with World Cup host cities expected to see mid-double digit RevPAR gains in 2026.
CoStar projects modest growth with RevPAR rising 1.4% in 2027, below the long-term average, driven by World Cup markets and higher-tier hotels.
Hotel prices jumped 14.75% after the World Cup draw, with Guadalajara seeing 385% growth and Vancouver hitting $1,455 peak rates.
Six operating Wink properties converted to Unscripted by Hyatt, expanding Hyatt's Vietnam portfolio from four to ten hotels with 2,000+ rooms.
Hospitality America outlines a four-pillar revenue strategy targeting 20-45% ADR increases across 16 host cities, with emphasis on rate integrity and spillover market capture.
The 23rd annual tournament raised over $100,000 for ALS Society of BC and Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, bringing total donations since inception to $1.4 million.