U.S. hotel results for week ending 31 January
Overall U.S. performance shows occupancy down 4.3% and RevPAR down 4.0%, with Nashville seeing unusual gains due to Winter Storm Fern displacement bookings.
Overall U.S. performance shows occupancy down 4.3% and RevPAR down 4.0%, with Nashville seeing unusual gains due to Winter Storm Fern displacement bookings.
WTTC survey of 4,563 travelers across nine ESTA-eligible countries shows 34% would be less likely to visit the U.S. if social media screening requirements are implemented.
CoStar data shows all key metrics declined year-over-year, with Minneapolis leading gains and Washington D.C. seeing steepest drops.
ECG's analysis of 219 TripAdvisor reviews shows how institutional proximity to UIC and Rush Hospital drives 24% of guest bookings at the Chicago property.
HVS analysis examines Colorado Springs' hotel market recovery amid government travel cuts and new supply challenges, with long-term optimism driven by tourism investments and airport expansion.
The survey of 1,714 Americans found younger generations drive milestone travel, with 89% of Gen Z planning trips around celebrations versus 57% of Baby Boomers.
The Twin Cities market lags national recovery with RevPAR remaining $20 below U.S. average, driven by weak corporate travel and legacy oversupply from 2016-2021.
National hotel occupancy reached 66% with 70 million occupied rooms, while luxury properties led RevPAR growth at 8.7%.
AHLA projects $805 billion in guest spending and 30,000 new jobs in 2026, with GOPPAR still at 90% of pre-pandemic levels due to rising costs.
Research reveals Top 10% of U.S. households will drive $544 billion in leisure travel by 2026, with trip frequency and spending surging since 2022.
CoStar projects modest growth with RevPAR rising 1.4% in 2027, below the long-term average, driven by World Cup markets and higher-tier hotels.
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels achieved 1.6% RevPAR growth, with Miami leading ADR gains due to the College Football Championship while D.C. declined 32% against tough inauguration comparisons.
LW Hospitality Advisors tracked 392 major US hotel sales totaling $15 billion in 2025, with average sale prices down 13% year-over-year despite increased transaction volume.
British Columbia led with 70.4% occupancy while Montreal was the only major market to decline in both occupancy and RevPAR.
Los Angeles occupancy remains below pre pandemic levels due to entertainment strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international travel, and 2025 wildfire disruptions. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entertainment production and international air travel are expected to stabilize, while ADR should grow.
CoStar data shows 2025 marked the first year since 2020 with declining occupancy (-1.2%) and RevPAR (-0.3%), though ADR grew 0.9% nationally.
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
U.S. hotels posted 7.9% RevPAR growth during holiday week, with Miami leading at +26.4% while Tampa dropped 19.4%.
The 43-day shutdown caused 88,000 fewer trips daily as unpaid aviation workers created staffing shortages and national park closures suppressed demand.
Research based on millions of bookings shows premium travel costs rising sharply while economy options decline, driving 60% of travelers to use advisors.