Longest DHS Shutdown in History Ends—This Must Not Happen Again
U.S. Travel Association warns that over 1,100 TSA officers have left during the DHS shutdown, weakening travel security just weeks before the World Cup.
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 April
U.S. hotels posted 8.5% RevPAR growth for the week, with New Orleans leading at +34.3% and 21 of top 25 markets showing gains.
Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth and Strong Economic Impact in Toronto
GBTA research shows Canada ranked 12th globally for business travel in 2025, with Toronto generating $4.3 billion USD in industry revenue and supporting over 21,000 jobs.
Canada hotels report third straight month of performance gains
RevPAR jumped 7.9% to CAD120.12 with Newfoundland and Vancouver leading gains across occupancy, ADR and revenue metrics.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 April
CoStar reports occupancy rose 8.4% to 66.5% and RevPAR jumped 14.6% to $111.14, with 21 of the top 25 markets showing gains.
Tripadvisor Summer Travel Index Shows East Coast and Florida Beaches as America's Most Sought-After Summer Destinations
The study analyzed U.S. travel searches for summer 2026, revealing Myrtle Beach leads domestic demand while Cancun tops international preferences for the third consecutive year.
Travel Industry Calls for Action on Capitol Hill, Honors Travel Champions Driving Change
U.S. Travel Association brought 400 advocates to Capitol Hill pushing for TSA/ATC pay protection, ESTA changes, and $160M in Brand USA funding.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 11 April
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels posted 0.4% RevPAR growth despite occupancy declining 1.1% after Easter, with Orlando leading occupancy gains and Miami ADR increases.
U.S. Remains World's Largest Travel & Tourism Market But WTTC Warns That the Country is at a Crossroads
WTTC research shows U.S. tourism GDP grew only 0.9% in 2025 while Asia Pacific led globally at 8.2%, with international visitor spending declining 4.6%.
The Great American Luxury Escape: Why Affluent Travelers Are Rediscovering U.S. Destinations
GTC data shows domestic luxury hotel bookings rose 20% with ADR climbing 40% as affluent Americans pivot from international to high-end U.S. destinations.
Hosts and guests boost US economy by a record $93B in 2025
The platform supported 1.1M jobs and generated $26B in tax revenue, with hosts earning average $15,600 supplemental income.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 4 April
Easter calendar shift caused nationwide RevPAR to drop 5.1%, though Miami and Anaheim posted strong gains while Vegas fell 34.2%.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 March
RevPAR increased 8.3% nationally, with San Francisco leading at 121.1% growth driven by the RSA Conference.
U.S. hotel performance for February 2026
RevPAR increased 4.3% nationally, with San Francisco leading gains due to Super Bowl LX while New Orleans declined after hosting the previous year.
New Survey: Americans Say TSA Funding Will Influence Their Vote
Survey of 2,000 voters shows 75% will consider candidates' aviation security records when voting, with 69% supporting independent TSA funding.
GBTA Again Urges U.S. Congress to End Shutdown as TSA Workforce Strain Triggers Severe Airport Delays
GBTA warns that TSA workforce strain from the shutdown could cost business travelers 12 hours in security lines on 48-hour trips.
Canada hotels report performance gains in February
Manitoba led provincial gains with 16% RevPAR growth, while Vancouver and Toronto showed mixed results across key metrics.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 March
CoStar data shows U.S. RevPAR grew 5.6% year-over-year, with San Francisco leading gains at 64.4% due to the Game Developers Conference.
AHLA Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Challenges Persist For Hotels As Travel Demand Expected to Hold Steady
AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.
New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity
Oxford Economics study finds Phoenix hotels support 42,000+ jobs and generate $1.1 billion in tax revenue annually.