Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC)’s 1Q-2024 Hotel Industry Outlook and Market Intelligence Reports
U.S. economic growth surprised to the upside in the fourth quarter with Real GDP increasing 3.3%, well above expectations, however below 3Q-2023’s 4.9% rise. Despite positive economic growth, U.S. RevPAR only increased 1.3%, as occupancy declined 1.6% during the quarter. While group demand continued to be strong, leisure demand continued to soften in 4Q-2023 and corporate transient demand did not accelerate as we had anticipated.