General Services Administration Raises FY2027 Per Diem Rates
GSA will raise the standard continental U.S. lodging per diem to $113/day starting Oct. 1, 2026, a $3 increase, while meal allowances hold at $68/day.
Markets & Performance
U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 August
U.S. hotels posted their 20th straight week of year-over-year gains, with RevPAR up 1.7% to $100.69; San Francisco led Top 25 Markets on Pokémon World Championships demand.
Development Drives St. Louis Hotel Outlook
HVS analysis finds St. Louis hotel market regaining strength through 2026-2027, driven by convention center upgrades, defense industry expansion, and over $7B in downtown and infrastructure development.
By Daniel P. McCoy, Managing Director, HVS
Travel CEOs Leave White House With a 2030 Target: 100 Million International Visitors
U.S. Travel CEO Geoff Freeman, after a White House meeting with President Trump, calls for a target of 100M international visitors annually by 2030, projecting $81B in additional spending and 400,000+ jobs.
Hotel Management Companies Drive Guest Satisfaction Growth
JD Power's 2026 benchmark shows overall guest satisfaction at third-party managed branded hotels rose 14 points to 696, with Columbia Sussex, Crestline, and Driftwood topping the rankings.
Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC)’s 3Q-2026 U.S. Hotel Industry Outlook and Market Intelligence Reports
LARC forecasts 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth of 5.1%, buoyed by FIFA World Cup and corporate transient strength, with growth moderating to 2.1% in 2027 as group demand slows and AI investment reshapes business travel.
By Ryan Meliker, President and Co-Founder, LARC
Goodbye FIFA, hello conventions: US hotels pivot from group play to group demand as fall nears
U.S. hotel performance surged in July driven by FIFA World Cup displacement effects, with non-host cities like Chicago and Detroit posting RevPAR gains of 16-17%, while ADR grew 8.2% above inflation.
By Isaac Collazo and Jan Freitag
What Is a Hotel’s Fair Market Share and Why Does It Define Your Competitive Position?
A primer on hotel fair market share and RevPAR index, explaining how to read STR reports to diagnose whether a property is winning or losing against its competitive set.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 22 August
U.S. hotels posted their 19th straight week of positive year-over-year results for the week of 16-22 August, with RevPAR up 4.4% to $106.12; San Francisco and St. Louis led gains.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: August 2026
HVS forecasts 4.5% U.S. RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by FIFA World Cup lift, domestic travel shifts, and AI-sector demand, with cap rates averaging 7.7% in Q2 and transaction volume rising 9.1%.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
U.S. hotel performance for July 2026
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR growth of 8.2% year-over-year in July 2026, with New York City leading Top 25 Markets driven by FIFA World Cup Final demand.
HVS Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2026-Q2
HVS and CoStar report Canadian hotel RevPAR grew 4.0% in 2025 and is up 6.5% year-to-date, driven by domestic travel, Chinese tourism, and a favourable exchange rate luring U.S. visitors.
The Pricing-Power Divide: Why Luxury Is Leading the US Hotel Recovery
US H1 data shows luxury hotels grew RevPAR 15.9% by capturing both rate and volume gains, while economy hotels grew occupancy but saw ADR fall 9.3%, producing a RevPAR decline.
By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl
Boise’s Expanding Economy Fuels Long-Term Hotel Market Strength
Boise's hotel market has maintained ~70% occupancy despite a 50,000-room-night supply increase since 2019, driven by tech sector investment, healthcare expansion, and 10%+ population growth in Ada County.
By Hannah Homack, Project Manager at HVS Portland Office, HVS
HomeToGo Releases 2026 Labor Day Report, Revealing Top Trending and Most Popular Locations for the Holiday Weekend
HomeToGo's 2026 Labor Day report finds U.S. searches up 23% year over year, with rural destinations capturing 90% of searches and domestic trips rising 13.5% vs. 2025.
Mix of events boosted Canada hotel performance in July
Canada's hotels posted strong July 2026 gains, with Montreal leading major markets at +23.7% RevPAR, driven by festivals including Jazz Fest and Osheaga.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 August
U.S. hotels posted an 18th straight week of positive year-over-year growth, with national RevPAR up 6.2% to $111.29; San Diego led Top 25 Markets with RevPAR surging 22.8%.
Pinnacle Advisory Group Forecasts Continued Growth for Greater Boston Lodging Market in 2027
Pinnacle Advisory Group projects Boston's 2027 occupancy at 78%, ADR growth of 1.6%, and RevPAR growth of ~1.8%, citing limited supply and a diverse demand base as key market supports.
HotelData.com H1 2026 Hotel Profitability Report Shows Stronger Profit Results, but a More Divided US Market
HotelData.com's H1 2026 report covering ~5,000 US hotels shows GOP margin up 3.6 points to 44.9%, with Luxury surging and Economy the only segment posting a RevPAR decline.
Expedia: Fall lodging prices are 20% higher and flight prices are 2% higher on average in the top 10 U.S. destinations compared to summer
Expedia data shows fall 2026 lodging prices are 20% higher than summer in the top 10 U.S. destinations, eroding traditional shoulder-season savings, though six cities still offer 15-45% combined discounts.