A 1.8% year-over-year decrease in hotel demand and a 0.8% increase in supply led to a 2.5% drop in occupancy in Q4 2023. Occupancy declines were partially offset by a 0.7% increase in average daily rates (ADR), resulting in a 1.9% decrease in revenue per available room (RevPAR) during the quarter.
U.S. hotel performance decreased slightly from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through 3 February. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.28 January through 3 February 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023):
Improvement in group business, especially across the Top 25 Markets and upper-upscale chains, drove growth in U.S. hotel revenues and profits, according to 2023 P&L data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.2023 per-available-room metrics (% change from 2022)
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through 27 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.21-27 January 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023):
December produced the lowest monthly RevPAR gain of 2023 (+0.3%). Remember, the year started with easy comparables due to the Omicron impact in Q1 2022, but performance growth softened as 2023 progressed due to calendar shifts, increased outbound travel, and other factors revealing the beginning of a return to normal industry patterns.
In 2023, many key U.S. hotel markets caught up on recovery that was held back due to a lack of business travel. That is why markets like New York City and Washington, D.C., were atop the 2023 performance list, while growth leaders from previous years were more grounded due to diminished leisure travel.
Las Vegas hotel average daily rate (ADR) is forecasted to reach $573 for 9-11 February 2024, which would be the highest level for any Super Bowl weekend on record, according to STR.
U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through 20 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Canada’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were the highest for any year on record, according to CoStar’s 2023 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
STR and Tourism Economics made minimal adjustments to growth projections in the first U.S. hotel forecast of 2024 just released at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS).
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., announced the execution of 65 new franchise agreements in 2023, spanning 12 of the company’s 17 brands. The new agreements demonstrate the continued expansion of Sonesta’s global franchising presence with the addition of 5,697 new guest rooms.
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through 13 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Four months after New York City’s restrictive short-term rental rules went into effect, a new analysis of publicly available data reveals no discernible improvement in rental prices or housing inventory in the city. Key findings include:
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, witnessed significant growth in 2023, increasing its hotels and restaurants under management by nearly 40%. In addition, First Hospitality continued its focus on upscale, soft brand and lifestyle properties which is now approaching 40% of its portfolio. Last year, the company entered five new markets, bringing its diverse portfolio to more than 70 independent and branded properties, with over 10,000 keys, and 3,500 world-class associates.
Activity in the planning phases of the U.S. hotel pipeline remain up, while rooms in construction decreased after two months of gains, according to CoStar's December 2023 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.U.S. Hotel PipelineDecember 2023 (percentage change from December 2022)
The U.S. hotel industry posted its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to 2023 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The U.S. Travel Association today released its biannual forecast for travel to and within the United States through 2027, showing international inbound travel and domestic business travel will continue to remain below pre-pandemic levels in 2024. The forecast, prepared by Tourism Economics, was released just days after U.S. Travel revealed the findings of a global competitiveness report conducted by Euromonitor International. The report found the U.S. ranked 17th out of 18 top markets for travel due to decades of underinvestment and a lack of focus and coordination from federal policymakers.
In the early 2000s, select-service and extended-stay hotels operated as more clearly defined sectors, differentiated by their target market and length of stays. During this period, individual owners dominated the market with only a handful of prominent brands available. However, in recent years, the distinctions between select-service and extended-stay hotels have become increasingly blurred.
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The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index jumped 10.5% in December to a level of 6,760. For 2023, the stock index was up 38.4%.