U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 April
U.S. hotels posted 8.5% RevPAR growth for the week, with New Orleans leading at +34.3% and 21 of top 25 markets showing gains.
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HVS U.S. Market Pulse: April 2026
U.S. hotels posted 4.5% RevPAR gains through April 2026, with luxury leading growth and cap rates averaging 8.3% as transaction activity slowly improves.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth and Strong Economic Impact in Toronto
GBTA research shows Canada ranked 12th globally for business travel in 2025, with Toronto generating $4.3 billion USD in industry revenue and supporting over 21,000 jobs.
Detroit Hotel Market Update: Why Investors Are Betting on Motown
Analysis shows over 1,200 luxury rooms opening through 2028, supported by GM's headquarters move and $2+ billion in downtown development projects.
By Angela Lahti and Nico Cooper
Canada hotels report third straight month of performance gains
RevPAR jumped 7.9% to CAD120.12 with Newfoundland and Vancouver leading gains across occupancy, ADR and revenue metrics.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 April
CoStar reports occupancy rose 8.4% to 66.5% and RevPAR jumped 14.6% to $111.14, with 21 of the top 25 markets showing gains.
Tripadvisor Summer Travel Index Shows East Coast and Florida Beaches as America's Most Sought-After Summer Destinations
The study analyzed U.S. travel searches for summer 2026, revealing Myrtle Beach leads domestic demand while Cancun tops international preferences for the third consecutive year.
Travel Industry Calls for Action on Capitol Hill, Honors Travel Champions Driving Change
U.S. Travel Association brought 400 advocates to Capitol Hill pushing for TSA/ATC pay protection, ESTA changes, and $160M in Brand USA funding.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 11 April
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels posted 0.4% RevPAR growth despite occupancy declining 1.1% after Easter, with Orlando leading occupancy gains and Miami ADR increases.
What 158 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach, Michigan
ECG's analysis of all 158 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach maintains 4.9/5 stars with guests praising its hybrid apartment-hotel format in a wooded Lake Michigan setting.
What 82 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park
ECG's analysis of 82 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park maintains a 4.8 rating with 87% five-star reviews over three years.
What 76 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo, MI
ECG analyzed 76 TripAdvisor reviews of their New Buffalo property, finding 97.4% five-star ratings driven by walkable downtown location and superior sleep quality.
U.S. Remains World's Largest Travel & Tourism Market But WTTC Warns That the Country is at a Crossroads
WTTC research shows U.S. tourism GDP grew only 0.9% in 2025 while Asia Pacific led globally at 8.2%, with international visitor spending declining 4.6%.
The Great American Luxury Escape: Why Affluent Travelers Are Rediscovering U.S. Destinations
GTC data shows domestic luxury hotel bookings rose 20% with ADR climbing 40% as affluent Americans pivot from international to high-end U.S. destinations.
Hosts and guests boost US economy by a record $93B in 2025
The platform supported 1.1M jobs and generated $26B in tax revenue, with hosts earning average $15,600 supplemental income.
Looking Toward the Normalization of the New Orleans Hotel Market
CoStar data shows New Orleans occupancy fell from low 70s pre-pandemic to high 50s currently, with $600M Omni convention center hotel planned for 2030.
By Lauren Hock, Senior Vice President and Leader of HVS New Orleans, HVS
U.S. Travel Demand Accelerates and Spending Hits Record Highs, According to Latest MMGY Research
Survey of 4,500+ Americans shows household travel spending projected at record $5,704 annually, with 50% now using AI tools for trip planning.
New Study: LA Hotels Power City’s Economy, As New Council Policies Increase Operational Pressure
AHLA report shows LA hotels generate $12.5B annually but face rising costs and reduced investment, with 88% cutting staff due to city policies.
New Study: 2026 World Cup Set to Spark Longer Stays, Higher Spending—If America Gets Ready
Study of 9,500+ respondents shows World Cup visitors will spend $5,000+ per person and stay longer than typical tourists, but safety concerns could limit economic gains.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 4 April
Easter calendar shift caused nationwide RevPAR to drop 5.1%, though Miami and Anaheim posted strong gains while Vegas fell 34.2%.