December RevPAR was up 4.4%, which was the country’s largest year-over-year (YoY) gain since March 2023. That elevated growth was attributable to a compressed holiday season as well as the lingering effects of two major hurricanes in the fall. Two of the four full weeks in December produced double-digit RevPAR gains.
New Orleans is set to host Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and the market’s hotels are heading toward full occupancy around the big game on 9 February 2025.
As expected with the MLK Day holiday, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 25 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The U.S. hospitality industry stands on the cusp of a transformative period in 2025. While the road ahead presents challenges, it also offers promising opportunities for growth driven by economic stabilization, evolving traveler expectations, and a return to foundational revenue strategies. As stakeholders across the sector prepare to navigate this dynamic landscape, PwC US's latest Hospitality Directions sheds light on key trends shaping the industry's trajectory in the coming year.
To commemorate Independent Hotel Day, a day which celebrates the individuality and authenticity of independent hotels worldwide, Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is pleased to unveil the results of the U.S. Performance Report, conducted by HVS, a global leader in hospitality consulting and services, which evaluated the performance of 92 Preferred-affiliated hotels in North America for the period from 2021 and 2023.
Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast returns in 2025 with a look at recent changes that are having an impact on hotels, like natural disasters and a new U.S. administration. Tell Me More podcasters Isaac Collazo from STR and Jan Freitag from CoStar join host Stephanie Ricca for more in-depth looks at 2024 in review and what to expect as 2025 begins. Mentioned in this episode: 'More peeks of sun' in 2025 hotel industry outlook. And visit Spotify for a bonus playlist of all the songs Collazo, Freitag and Ricca mention on the podcast from 2024 through now.
CoStar and Tourism Economics made minimal adjustments to growth projections in the first U.S. hotel forecast of 2025 just released at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS).
The 2025 U.S. Hotel Investor Intentions Survey reveals growing optimism among investors driven by positive outlooks on returns and distressed opportunities.
LOGE Camps, a leader in unique outdoor-inspired lodging experiences, and Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG), a prominent hotel management company, are pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership that is focused on the brand and operational growth of LOGE Camps’ existing 18 hotels and its expanding portfolio of hotels across the United States. The partnership leverages LOGE Camps’ innovative approach to blending outdoor exploration with comfortable, affordable lodging, and SHG’s deep industry experience, financial strength, and proven track record in hotel management.
The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed performance results from the previous month, according to December 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
2024 was an eventful year around the world with elections held in more than 60 countries, representing nearly 50 percent of the world’s population. One of the most consequential results was Donald J. Trump winning the U.S. presidential election, who along with the Republican Party also won majorities in both houses of Congress. In addition to representing the third straight U.S. Presidential election during which the incumbent party lost, the year was notable for many additional incumbent losses around the world.
On the positive side of the MLK Day calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 18 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Canada’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were the highest for any year on record, according to CoStar’s 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The U.S. hotel industry reported record-high average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), but the country’s growth rate was its lowest since the declines of 2020, according to CoStar’s 2024 year-end data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
The Nova Scotia lodging market, particularly in Halifax, has experienced rapid growth in the years following the pandemic. With welcoming immigration policies and a perceived lower cost of housing, the province has seen substantial population growth and increased capital investment, fueling lodging demand. In 2024, provincial RevPAR levels are projected to reach 128% of their 2019 benchmark, driven by rising ADR and an enhanced hotel supply.
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles appear to have had limited impacted on hotel performance as of the week ending 11 January 2025. Market demand surged Tuesday through Thursday (7-9 January), which were peak evacuation days, but dissipated over the weekend (Friday & Saturday).
During the pandemic, residential and commercial property prices in the central business districts (CBDs) of large metropolitan areas (MSAs) declined while prices generally increased in suburban areas. Many businesses located in CBDs that were dependent on residents, commuters, and tourists either ceased operations or relocated to the suburbs, often within the same MSA.
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The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 11 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Due to the New Year’s holiday shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 4 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.