U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 February
National occupancy held steady at 62.8% while ADR and RevPAR both declined 0.2%, with San Francisco leading gains and New Orleans posting steepest drops.
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Canada hotels report highest occupancy gain since July 2025
Manitoba led with 11.9% occupancy growth while Edmonton and Vancouver posted strong ADR and occupancy gains respectively.
HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2026
HVS analysis shows Las Vegas hotel performance shifting from volume-driven to premium experience-focused demand in 2026.
By Shannon Okada, Managing Director of Gaming with HVS, HVS
U.S. hotel results for week ending 21 February
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels gained 3.1% occupancy and 6.2% RevPAR for the week, with New Orleans and Las Vegas leading growth.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: February 2026
HVS projects 2.2% U.S. hotel RevPAR growth in 2026, with cap rates declining to 8.3% as more distressed properties sell.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
US Hotels Post First RevPAR Growth in 10 Months
January 2026 marked the first US hotel RevPAR growth in 10 months, driven by specific events in Minneapolis and Miami rather than broad recovery.
U.S. hotel performance for January 2026
First RevPAR growth month since March 2025, with Minneapolis leading gains due to federal agent activity and Miami boosted by CFP Championship Game.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 February
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 14 February. CoStar is a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
A Year of Modernization: U.S. Travel Applauds Progress, Urges Continuation to Achieve Historic Success
One year after U.S. Travel’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel released its landmark report, the U.S. Travel Association today highlighted meaningful progress in modernizing America’s travel system—while warning that certain policy proposals, including a $250 "visa integrity fee” and expanded social media screening requirements for visa waiver travelers, could undermine recent gains and weaken U.S. competitiveness.
Modest World Cup lift still poised to play key role for U.S. hotel industry
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.
Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford
Hartford lost 1,300 hotel rooms since 2019, forcing the convention center to relocate major events like the NERVA tournament to Providence due to insufficient lodging capacity.
By Jimmy Radwan, Associate, HVS
A Two-Speed Industry: How Bifurcation Reshaped U.S. Hotel Performance in 2025
RevPAR fell 6.3% to $118.26 in 2025, with luxury segments outperforming while economy hotels missed budget by 12.8%.
By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl
AWH Partners Acquires All-Suite Hotel Trio in Sonoma County
AWH Partners announced today the acquisition of the Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a 122-key, all-suite hotel in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Since opening in 2018, the soft-branded Residence Inn has distinguished itself as the only Marriott-branded property in northern Sonoma and the second largest hotel in Healdsburg, one of the region's most sought-after leisure destinations.
New data shows South Side residents earned $15M from tourism in 2025, Obama Presidential Center to bring more visitors to the neighborhood
Analysis shows South Side Airbnb hosts earned $15.1M in 2025, with major events like Beyoncé concerts driving 140% revenue increases.
Travel Leaders Unite: Fund TSA, Protect Travelers, Keep America Moving
U.S. Travel, Airlines for America, and AHLA warn that potential TSA funding lapse during spring break could cost $140 million daily like last year's shutdown.
From Global Connections to Domestic Realities: Navigating the USA's Evolving Hotel Landscape
International visitor spending in the US is projected to fall from $181 billion in 2024 to $169 billion in 2025, forcing hotels to pivot to domestic tourism.
By Justin Taillon, Professor & Department Head, Highline College
New Report: Hotels Are $12 Billion Economic Engine in Honolulu
A new economic impact report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance details the Honolulu hotel industry’s far-reaching economic impact and reinforces its role as a powerful engine for growth and opportunity. The study, conducted by Oxford Economic, found that Honolulu hotel operations and visitor spending generate $12 billion in economic activity, support 63,912 jobs, and contribute $1.9 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 February
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 7 February. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – February 2026
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.
GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance
GBTA survey of 571 professionals shows 78% are concerned about proposed ESTA changes, with 43% more likely to hold meetings outside the U.S.