HotelData.com report analyzing 5,000 U.S. hotels shows labor CPOR rose 12.8% in 2025, with Q4 seeing 21.1% year-over-year increase amid softening demand.
The 76-room flagship will occupy a 1905 landmark building near Bryant Park and introduce The Wolseley restaurant to the US market.
U.S. Travel Association welcomed Global Entry's reopening while urging Congress to support unpaid TSA officers during the shutdown.
Survey of 300 planners and 1,000 attendees shows 63% cite travel costs as key concern while 72% factor crime levels into destination selection.
Park City leads with 19.89% pricing growth while 75% of US hotel markets saw rates decline in early 2026.
Analysis shows Montreal's seasonal STR ban will create 26,000-night shortfall during 2026 Formula 1 and cycling events, costing $19M in visitor spending.
Kiana Beimes transformed OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel's TripAdvisor ranking from #46 to #3 while building a team of female leaders and Princess Ka'iulani-inspired programming.
The market shows 45% institutional ownership downtown, high-70s occupancy, and benefits from diverse demand including military, life sciences, and the new 1,600-room Gaylord Pacific resort.
GM Adam Laker credits decentralized management and staff empowerment for maintaining four-star service across 557 rooms at 97% occupancy.
Four major travel organizations launch campaign urging Congress to pay TSA and aviation workers during shutdowns after security staff face unpaid work.
National occupancy held steady at 62.8% while ADR and RevPAR both declined 0.2%, with San Francisco leading gains and New Orleans posting steepest drops.
Krish Hotel LLC purchased the 110-room property in December 2025 and selected Raines based on existing client referrals.
The deal adds 581 keys across six properties in New England, expanding Essex from 11 to 17 hotels and marking its first AC Hotel management.
The REIT acquired six Hilton-branded hotels across Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky at a 10% cap rate while raising its dividend 11%.
GBTA-ALTOUR study of 168 travel managers reveals 32% report stricter policies today, with 64% interested in AI-generated policy explainers to improve compliance.
The Miami Beach event targets the Southern US, Caribbean, and Latin America markets where 748 hotel projects are currently in progress.
Noble cites Reno's 15 million annual visitors and technology sector growth as key drivers for the riverfront Renaissance property acquisition.
Peregrine Hospitality adds two premium Northern California properties to reach 59 hotels nationwide, targeting high-demand leisure markets near San Francisco Bay.
Manitoba led with 11.9% occupancy growth while Edmonton and Vancouver posted strong ADR and occupancy gains respectively.
The guide provides a strategic framework for hotel owners facing 2026's challenging transaction landscape, where debt maturities and PIP requirements create urgent sell-or-hold decisions.