U.S. hotel results for week ending 16 May
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR of $117.93 (+5.4%) for the week of 10-16 May 2026, with Orlando leading Top 25 Markets on occupancy gains and San Francisco recording the strongest ADR growth.
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Canada hotels post fourth straight month of performance growth
Canada's hotels saw April 2026 RevPAR rise 7.3% year over year to CAD128.19, with Toronto leading major markets and Newfoundland and Labrador topping provincial gains.
The Growth and Reinvention of Jersey City in Northern New Jersey
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By Patricia Shih, Director, HVS
International Visitors Are America’s Best Brand Ambassadors. The Data Proves It.
A YouGov survey of 1,284 international visitors to the U.S. found 91% were satisfied, 83% felt welcome, and 61% left with a more favorable view of America.
Technology, Managed Travel and Hotel Distribution Gaps Stall Progress Toward the “Perfect Business Trip,” According to New GBTA Research
A GBTA survey of 269 corporate travel buyers finds 58% say AI has had little impact on their programs, 61% struggle with global program management, and 72% cite hotel pricing disparities as a top pain point.
RV Park Supply Near World Cup Host Cities More Than Triples Ahead of 2026 Tournament Window
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U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Suspension of Visa Bonds for World Cup Fans
The U.S. Travel Association endorses the administration's suspension of visa bond requirements for confirmed FIFA World Cup ticket holders, calling it a key step to boost international visitor arrivals.
The K-Shaped Recovery of Myrtle Beach’s Hotel Market
HVS analysis of Myrtle Beach shows branded upper-midscale-and-above hotels surpassing 2019 metrics while the broader market trails, with revenues at $990M in 2025 versus a $1.1B peak in 2021.
By Brett Testa, Senior Manager, HVS Atlanta, HVS
U.S. hotel results for week ending 9 May
Chicago led occupancy gains at 75.2%, while Miami's Grand Prix and Consensus conference drove the largest ADR and RevPAR increases.
WTTC Welcomes U.S. Tourism Envoy Nick Adams for First Global Address, Signalling New Era of U.S. Leadership in Travel & Tourism
Adams outlined U.S. priorities including reaching 100 million visitors by 2030 and leveraging G20 hosting to drive investment and job creation.
Q1 2026 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
Q1 2026 saw 110 U.S. hotel transactions totaling $4.6 billion, with Florida and New York accounting for 55% of deals despite geopolitical energy shocks.
By Daniel Lesser, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
U.S. Travel Forecast Points to Steady Growth Ahead
U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 2 May
CoStar reports occupancy up 1.2% to 66.5% and RevPAR up 3.2% to $111.59 for the week ending May 2, with Las Vegas leading gains at +29.0%.
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Shares Spring 2026 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA's survey of 86 asset managers shows 60% expect to exceed RevPAR budgets in 2026, with 90% planning renovations and recession fears continuing to decline.
Resilience on Display: Chicago Tourism Gains Momentum
Chicago welcomed 55.3 million visitors generating $20.9 billion economic impact in 2024, with O'Hare hitting record 85 million passengers in 2025.
By Brian Arevalo and Emeldina Paratusic
U.S. Travel Association Report Finds Strong Future for Group Travel, Reinforcing Its Essential Role in Driving Business, Innovation and Connection
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U.S. hotel performance for March 2026
March 2026 data shows U.S. hotels gained 5.9% RevPAR year-over-year, with San Francisco leading at +38.8% due to major conferences.
New Report: New Orleans Hotel Industry Generates Nearly $9 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports More than 51,000 Louisiana Jobs
Oxford Economics study shows New Orleans hotels drove $9B economic impact, supported 51K jobs, and contributed $1.2B in taxes during 2025.
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