Unprecedented Times: Trump Bans Travel From Europe Because of Coronavirus
In an announcement from the Oval Office, President Trump on Wednesday night issued a 30-day travel ban from Europe beginning Friday at midnight.
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Hotel Development Plans in Washington, D.C. Hit a Supply-and-Demand Snag
The Washington, D.C., hotel market has always been a safe bet for developers because the nation's capital can usually withstand any economic downturns or political upheaval.
TSA Check: Self-Service Checkpoints And Fewer Pat-Downs? Yes, Please.
Travelers are already accustomed to using self-service kiosks to check in at the airport and pick up their rental cars. Now the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Safety Administration are exploring the feasibility of a passenger self-screening solution at airport security checkpoints for TSA PreCheck members.
The definitive guide to calendar shifts and US RevPAR
Calendar shifts can have a significant impact on U.S. performance results.
Chinese tourism growth slows as overseas travel loses its luster
The rapid growth of Chinese tourism took a bit of a breather during the latest week-long National Day holiday, government data indicate.
Report looks at how Airbnb fared against major hotel chains, Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental.
Airbnb, the pioneer of the sharing economy, disruptor of hotels, curator of experiences, has kept themselves in the news this year. With their CEO hinting at a 2019 IPO, their purchase of HotelTonight in March, and the recent announcement of Airbnb Adventures, established hotel chains continue to watch and worry. To see how Airbnb stacks up against some of the biggest hotel chains (Marriott, Hilton, and InterContinental), Edison Trends took a deep dive at the sales between them, based on 2.6M transactions in the US.
Wyndham Up for More Acquisitions After La Quinta Success
Wyndham Hotels has finalized its integration of La Quinta, and the company says everything is going smoothly — so much so that it may be on the hunt for more brands.
Diving into waterpark growth trends in 2019
For the ever-growing waterpark industry, 2019 will be another year for robust growth as over $1 billion in investment is slated for indoor and outdoor waterparks and their related resorts. We project 21 municipal and private outdoor waterparks will open and three resorts will add or expand outdoor waterparks. The indoor segment will total 629,200 square feet of new waterpark space in 12 properties.
Those Who Wrongly Fretted About Declining Travel Demand in 2018 Are Only A Bit More Optimistic Now
A year after fretting publicly about declining travel demand, especially among foreigners coming to the United States, U.S. travel promotion officials now admit 2018 saw surprising growth in demand..
US Hotels’ December Sends 2018 Out Quietly
December RevPAR increased 1.9%, driven by ADR growth of 1.8%. And yes, it is December and a slow month anyway, but tepid ADR growth is likely and unfortunately a sign of things to come.
U.S. Online Travel Growth Continues To Outpace The Overall Market
The U.S. travel market is projected to grow a healthy 5% in 2018, benefiting from positive economic performance, particularly in the first three quarters of the year. According to new travel research from Phocuswright, annual gains are expected to remain steady in 2019, before declining slowly through 2022. By then, total gross bookings will have increased to $441 billion. Despite ongoing political turmoil and a contentious midterm election, consumer confidence and spending remained high.
Hotel Occupancies, Rent Growth Remain Strong, with a Positive Outlook for 2019
Hotels are doing better than ever. More rooms have been occupied in 2018 at higher rents than ever before.
Survey shows slowdown in U.S. domestic and inbound travel
Growth in U.S. domestic travel is leveling off after displaying months of robust growth, according to a survey by the U.S. Travel Association.
How eight identical apartments ended an Airbnb ‘illicit hotel’ scheme in San Francisco
There was something immediately weird about the eight San Francisco apartments owned by landlords Darren and Valerie Lee, who claimed that different families lived in each of them.
Hotel Fees Hit Record High, Generating $2.93 Billion in 2018
Hotels in the United States will generate a record $2.93 billion in 2018 in daily, mandatory hotel fees, according to a new report from Bjorn Hanson, an adjunct professor at the New York University School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism.
Hotel analysts on how the last decade shapes the future
The hotel industry was in a bad place a decade ago, but since then hoteliers in the United States have enjoyed an unprecedented demand environment that continues to fuel performance today.
Regaining America's lost share of international travel
A year ago, travel industry leaders warned about the economic impact from a potential slowdown in international visitors. Unfortunately, that slowdown has arrived. While global travel is growing, the U.S. share of the market fell nearly 13% over the past few years. That means we missed out on 7.4 million international visitors, $32 billion in additional spending and 100,000 more jobs. While America is losing visitors, Germany, Australia, the U.K. and Canada are seeing their market share increase.When it comes to conveying America's image to the world, public policy and public rhetoric matter, and to many international travelers right now, America's message is not very welcoming. One effective response is Brand USA, a public-private partnership created by Congress to promote America as the best destination for international visitors. Last year, as a result of the marketing and advertising programs of Brand USA, more than one million international visitors came to America and generated $8.5 billion for our economy. The program returns an estimated $28 in visitor spending for every $1 invested -- without a single dollar from U.S. taxpayers.
New York revises down 2017 forecast, blames Trump | travelweekly.com
NYC & Company, New York's tourism marketing organization, revised its 2017 travel forecast on Tuesday, stating that it expects 300,000 fewer international visitors than last year "in light of the recent travel ban and related rhetoric." "These updated figures take into account changing attitudes about travel and access to the U.S. since the previous forecast was announced in October 2016, prior to the new administration," NYC & Company said in a statement issued on Tuesday. "This is the first drop in visitation since the start of the recession in 2008."
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2016-Q3 | hvs.com
STR and HVS are pleased to provide you with the quarterly report of the Canadian Lodging Outlook. Each report includes occupancy (occ), average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for six major markets.
‘Dear Airbnb’ ads chide vacation-rental company
f it’s autumn, it must be time for Airbnb ad wars in San Francisco. Share Better SF, a coalition of housing activists, landlords, a hotel union and a hotel trade group opposed to vacation rentals in private homes, is launching a bus-shelter ad campaign on Thursday taking aim at Airbnb for suing its hometown and for not abiding by local laws. “Dear Airbnb,” reads one of the Share Better ads. “You told us not to spend your tax payments ‘all in one place’ but now you’re making us spend taxpayers money on defending your frivolous lawsuit? Love, San Franciscans.”