U.S. hotel performance for May 2026
U.S. hotel occupancy reached 65.7% in May 2026, with RevPAR up 4.0% year over year; Las Vegas led Top 25 Markets with a 17.9% RevPAR gain driven by event demand.
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Anaheim’s Lodging Outlook Strengthens as Demand Drivers Expand
Anaheim posted 72%+ occupancy and $150+ RevPAR in 2025, with RevPAR up 12% through April 2026, backed by DisneylandForward investment, 600,000 convention room nights booked for 2026, and the emerging OCVIBE district.
By Aidan Martin, Associate, HVS Los Angeles, HVS
U.S. News Unveils Inaugural 2026-2027 Best Conference Cities and Best Conference Hotels
U.S. News ranked Las Vegas, Chicago, and Orlando as the top three Best Conference Cities for 2026-2027, with Marriott Marquis properties dominating the Best Conference Hotels list across four of the top 10 destinations.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 June
U.S. hotels posted a 7.0% RevPAR gain for the week of June 7-13, 2026, with NYC leading Top 25 Markets driven by NBA Finals and World Cup activity.
Cleveland’s Quiet Climb: Resilient Hotel Market with a Balanced Demand Base
HVS analysis of Cleveland's hotel market highlights how leisure growth, convention recovery, and healthcare demand from Cleveland Clinic create a resilient, balanced lodging ecosystem through 2026.
By Sam Wespiser and Brian Arevalo
U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 June
U.S. hotels posted a 5.3% RevPAR gain for the week of 31 May–6 June 2026, with Chicago leading Top 25 Markets on a 23.9% RevPAR jump driven by a World Cup send-off match.
AAHOA Central Midwest Conference Highlights Hospitality Trends in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City event covered rising ADA demand letter activity in mid-size markets and a stabilizing U.S. lodging transaction market, with deal flow expected to pick up in H2 2026.
By Russell S. Rivard, Managing Director and Senior Partner with HVS Dallas, HVS
FIFA World Cup 2026 Sets New Benchmark for Trusted, Seamless Travel Across Borders
WTTC research covering 20 years of FIFA World Cup border innovation shows the 2026 tournament processed 5.9M ESTA applications and enrolled 1.6M travellers in trusted traveller programmes across three host nations.
New HotelData.com Report Finds Hotel Productivity Gains Offset Labor Costs in Q1 2026
U.S. hotels in Q1 2026 cut hours per occupied room by 2.3% while labor CPOR rose just 1.8%, with housekeeping and select-service hotels posting the strongest efficiency gains.
2026 Hotel Price Index: How Americans Are Shopping Smarter This Summer
Hotels.com's 2026 Hotel Price Index, based on data from 11,000 travelers, finds booking 8-14 days out saves up to 23% and international 5-star hotels average 23% less than U.S. rates.
CEO Perspective: Industry Outlook Improves, But Pressure Remains
A CEO perspective from Otelier argues that while RevPAR forecasts improved at NYU 2026, inflation continues to outpace revenue growth, shifting operator focus from topline metrics to GOPPAR, NOI, and labor productivity.
By Rob Lawrence, CEO, Otelier
ARDA Spring Conference Insights: Timeshare Industry Is Resilient and Evolving
The 2026 ARDA Spring Conference revealed the U.S. timeshare sector generates $10.7B annually with 80% occupancy, outpacing hotels, while AI adoption and major brand consolidations reshape the market.
By Donald C. Stephens Jr., Managing Director of HVS Orlando Consulting & Valuation, HVS
Colliers 2026 Hospitality Outlook on Market Trends, AI Adoption and World Cup Demand
Colliers' 2026 outlook projects flat U.S. hotel occupancy at 64.1%, modest ADR growth of 1.35%, FIFA World Cup demand boosts, and accelerating AI adoption across operations and revenue management.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 30 May
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR of $98.59 for the week ending May 30, up 6.5% year over year, with Las Vegas leading gains driven by major concerts including BTS and the Jonas Brothers.
Eugene, Oregon Hotel Market: Growth Supported by Investment
HVS analyzes Eugene, Oregon's hotel market, where room-night revenue has grown ~40% since 2016, driven by University of Oregon activity, 70+ tech companies, and 3.5 million overnight stays in 2025.
By Hannah Homack, Project Manager at HVS Portland Office, HVS
Business Travel Within the U.S. Drives Over $623 Billion in Economic Impact as Spending Reaches $538 Billion, According to New GBTA Study
GBTA's 2024 study finds U.S. business travel hit a record $538.5B in spending, supporting 6.7 million jobs and contributing $623.8B in GDP impact, or 2.1% of the entire U.S. economy.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 23 May
U.S. hotel industry posted RevPAR growth of 4.6% for the week of 17-23 May 2026, with Tampa leading Top 25 Markets on all three key metrics, boosted by SOF Week.
U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – June 2026
CoStar and Tourism Economics raise 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth forecast to +2.8%, citing strong leisure and group demand, World Cup tailwinds, and reduced supply growth of +0.4%.
CoStar, Tourism Economics raise U.S. hotel growth forecast
CoStar and Tourism Economics upgraded their 2026 U.S. hotel forecast, with RevPAR up 2.2 ppts, driven by 8M+ additional room nights YoY through April, though expense growth will continue to pressure profit margins.
Announcing the Release of Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC)’s 2Q-2026 Hotel Industry Outlook and Market Intelligence Reports
LARC's 2Q-2026 outlook projects U.S. RevPAR rising 3.4% to $103.48, EBTDA up 5.4%, and hotel values up 3%, with GIS-based forecasts covering 19,000+ geographies nationwide.