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.
Press Releases
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.
Removing CBP Officers from Newark Liberty Will Strand Americans, Devastate Travel Economy
The removal of CBP officers from Newark Liberty and other international airports would cost $8B in visitor spending, threaten 50,000 jobs, and disrupt millions of travelers weeks before the FIFA World Cup.
Canadian Hotels Are Resilient in the Face of Uncertainty
CBRE Hotels SVP Nicole Nguyen outlines three trends shaping Canada's 2026 summer hotel season: FIFA World Cup demand, rising domestic and international tourism, and record new supply crossing the 1.5% mark.
IPW 2026 Unites the Industry to Welcome the World
IPW 2026 in Greater Fort Lauderdale drew nearly 5,000 delegates from 60+ countries and facilitated 75,000+ business appointments, with the series projected to drive 11 million visitors and $26.1B in U.S. spending over three years.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 16 May
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR of $117.93 (+5.4%) for the week of 10-16 May 2026, with Orlando leading Top 25 Markets on occupancy gains and San Francisco recording the strongest ADR growth.
Canada hotels post fourth straight month of performance growth
Canada's hotels saw April 2026 RevPAR rise 7.3% year over year to CAD128.19, with Toronto leading major markets and Newfoundland and Labrador topping provincial gains.
International Visitors Are America’s Best Brand Ambassadors. The Data Proves It.
A YouGov survey of 1,284 international visitors to the U.S. found 91% were satisfied, 83% felt welcome, and 61% left with a more favorable view of America.
Technology, Managed Travel and Hotel Distribution Gaps Stall Progress Toward the “Perfect Business Trip,” According to New GBTA Research
A GBTA survey of 269 corporate travel buyers finds 58% say AI has had little impact on their programs, 61% struggle with global program management, and 72% cite hotel pricing disparities as a top pain point.
U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Suspension of Visa Bonds for World Cup Fans
The U.S. Travel Association endorses the administration's suspension of visa bond requirements for confirmed FIFA World Cup ticket holders, calling it a key step to boost international visitor arrivals.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 9 May
Chicago led occupancy gains at 75.2%, while Miami's Grand Prix and Consensus conference drove the largest ADR and RevPAR increases.
WTTC Welcomes U.S. Tourism Envoy Nick Adams for First Global Address, Signalling New Era of U.S. Leadership in Travel & Tourism
Adams outlined U.S. priorities including reaching 100 million visitors by 2030 and leveraging G20 hosting to drive investment and job creation.
U.S. Travel Forecast Points to Steady Growth Ahead
U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 2 May
CoStar reports occupancy up 1.2% to 66.5% and RevPAR up 3.2% to $111.59 for the week ending May 2, with Las Vegas leading gains at +29.0%.
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Shares Spring 2026 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA's survey of 86 asset managers shows 60% expect to exceed RevPAR budgets in 2026, with 90% planning renovations and recession fears continuing to decline.
U.S. Travel Association Report Finds Strong Future for Group Travel, Reinforcing Its Essential Role in Driving Business, Innovation and Connection
The report shows group travel remained flat in 2025 with declining international visitation, but expects a rebound in 2026 driven by business travel and meetings demand.
U.S. hotel performance for March 2026
March 2026 data shows U.S. hotels gained 5.9% RevPAR year-over-year, with San Francisco leading at +38.8% due to major conferences.
New Report: New Orleans Hotel Industry Generates Nearly $9 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports More than 51,000 Louisiana Jobs
Oxford Economics study shows New Orleans hotels drove $9B economic impact, supported 51K jobs, and contributed $1.2B in taxes during 2025.