LE reports 6,020 projects with 705,825 rooms in Q1 2026 pipeline, with luxury segment hitting record highs and 2026 supply growth forecast at 1.4%.
RevPAR jumped 7.9% to CAD120.12 with Newfoundland and Vancouver leading gains across occupancy, ADR and revenue metrics.
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.
Three new properties in Miami Beach, Palm Springs, and Hudson Valley bring the upscale brand to 90-240 rooms each with distinctive local design elements.
Davidson will oversee the 123-room resort's multi-year transformation, adding golf, spa, meeting space, and dining venues through 2027.
YOTEL Washington DC trained staff and redesigned rooms with quiet areas and specialized lighting to accommodate neurodiverse guests.
DHM takes over the 371-room luxury property on Country Club Plaza, marking its third Missouri hotel and first Kansas City management contract.
The brand reached 20 hotels with occupancy exceeding 70% on average and targets 300 locations by 2032.
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.
Ivy Hospitality upgraded 182 total rooms across two adjacent Marriott properties, introducing each brand's latest design prototype to the market.
U.S. Travel Association brought 400 advocates to Capitol Hill pushing for TSA/ATC pay protection, ESTA changes, and $160M in Brand USA funding.
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.
The AHLA Foundation's annual women's leadership event drew 1,000 hospitality professionals to Atlanta, featuring 50+ speakers and 20 breakout sessions focused on advancing women in executive roles.
Denver-based Stonebridge will operate the 216-room luxury lifestyle property developed by The Domain Companies, opening early 2028.
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 Foundation honored Sarai Jacko of Fairmont and Justin Knight of Apple Hospitality REIT at FORWARD/26 for advancing women's careers in hospitality leadership.
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.
The platform supported 1.1M jobs and generated $26B in tax revenue, with hosts earning average $15,600 supplemental income.
AAHOA partnered with Travel Portland to support women's career advancement through networking and mentorship opportunities at a dedicated forum.
First Hospitality will operate the 81-key property in Madison's 111-year-old Churchill Building, marking the company's first Wisconsin capital city location.