CBRE Expects U.S. RevPAR Growth to Improve in H2 2024, Driven by Holiday and International Travel
CBRE expects revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth to improve in the second half of 2024, following a weaker-than-expected first quarter.
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 11 May
The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance from the previous week and positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 11 May. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.5-11 May 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023):
U.S. hotel results for week ending 4 May
U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 4 May. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
New Economic Forecast Highlights Growth of International Visits to U.S.
Right in time for IPW, the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) shared updated forecasts that affirm the resurgence of international visits to the United States. According to NTTO, there were 66.5 million international visits the U.S. in 2023, reflecting 31% annual growth, but still at just 84% of pre-pandemic inbound visitation levels.
AHLA victory: Hawai‘i passes landmark legislation to rein in illegal short-term rentals, help keep housing affordable for Aloha State residents
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green today signed into law landmark legislation (SB 2919) that grants local governments the power to regulate short-term rentals to meet the needs of their communities. This legislation will give localities the power to rein in short-term rentals that have taken over local communities and bring back affordable housing for hotel employees and other Hawai‘i residents.
U.S. hotel commentary - March 2024
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 2.2% year over year (YoY) in March, marking the first such decline since February 2021. The decrease was due in part to an extra Sunday—the lowest performing day of the week—on the calendar as well as the Easter calendar shift from April in 2023 to March this year. Even with those factors, there were still declines earlier in the month when calendar composition was not an issue, which is reason for caution moving forward. Additionally, Las Vegas continued to be an impactful factor on U.S. performance with 3.1% of the national room supply. Removing Las Vegas from the equation, March RevPAR declined 1.2% YoY.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 27 April
As expected with Passover, U.S. hotel performance came in lower than the previous week and comparable period last year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 27 April. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Canadian Business Travel Is Forecast to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024, Reaching $25.9 Billion USD and 13.5% Annual Growth
Business travel in Canada is poised for a strong, evolving future, according to the takeaways and forecasts unveiled during the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canada Conference 2024 held in Toronto this week, April 22-24. As the premier trade association and “voice” of the global business travel industry, GBTA welcomed business travel professionals, companies and guests from across Canada and beyond to the Beanfield Centre for its 20th annual regional event.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 20 April
U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 20 April. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Canada hotels record first transient occupancy increase in four months
After four consecutive months of year-over-year declines, Canada’s hotel industry reported a marginal lift in transient occupancy, according to CoStar’s March 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
U.S. hotel performance for March 2024
The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance results from the previous month, but mixed comparisons year over year, according to March 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 April
Helped by the total solar eclipse, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 13 April. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Manhattan lodging market stabilizes and grows in Q4 ‘23
Manhattan hotels have seen an increase in occupancy, average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room. But the growth rate has started to decline as the market stabilizes. Cheaper hotels gained from market fatigue, with midscale properties having three times the ADR growth than higher-priced hotels in Q4.
U.S. hotel construction activity rose in March, first increase in nine months
The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction grew year over year for the first time since June 2023, according to CoStar’s March 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
U.S. Hotels State of the Union April 2024 Edition
A Pictorial Update on Our Latest Thoughts and the Facts and Figures Influencing Our Industry.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 April
U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results from the previous week but positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 6 April. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.31 March through 6 April 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023):
WTTC Reveals U.S. Travel & Tourism Sector Exceeding Previous Records Despite Slow Return of International Spend
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) revealed today that the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector has contributed more to the U.S. economy than any previous year on record, despite the slower return of international visitor spend.
Travel on Airbnb generated $85B in economic activity in the US
In 2023, Airbnb guests traveled to more than 100,000 cities and towns around the world making it the most dispersed year of travel ever on the platform. In the US, nearly 600 cities and towns welcomed their first guest, demonstrating that travel on Airbnb continues to be a popular way for people to experience new places. Airbnb helps support travel that is good for Hosts, guests and communities that want to benefit from tourism:
U.S. hotel results for week ending 30 March
As expected ahead of the Easter holiday, U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 30 March. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.