U.S. hotel results for week ending 30 May
U.S. hotels posted RevPAR of $98.59 for the week ending May 30, up 6.5% year over year, with Las Vegas leading gains driven by major concerts including BTS and the Jonas Brothers.
Press Releases
Business Travel Within the U.S. Drives Over $623 Billion in Economic Impact as Spending Reaches $538 Billion, According to New GBTA Study
GBTA's 2024 study finds U.S. business travel hit a record $538.5B in spending, supporting 6.7 million jobs and contributing $623.8B in GDP impact, or 2.1% of the entire U.S. economy.
Lotte Hotels & Resorts and Highgate Announce Strategic Partnership Across the Americas and Asia
Highgate will take over management of the 909-room Lotte New York Palace Hotel in June 2026, anchoring a broader partnership covering hotel operations, global distribution, AI technology, and talent exchange across the Americas and Asia.
Hilton Unveils New Workplace Research Showing That Even as AI Is Reshaping Work, the Real Advantage Is Human
Hilton's 2026 Trends Report, drawing on Ipsos and Morning Consult surveys of 2,000+ U.S. workers, finds human-centered leadership, mentorship, and purpose outrank perks and technology as drivers of engagement and retention.
The Hospitality Show Opens Registration for Industry Event Focused on Hotel Operations and Performance Optimization
The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and AHLA, returns November 2–4, 2026 at Miami Beach Convention Center with speakers from Hilton, Accor, and Davidson Hospitality Group.
Davidson Hospitality Group Selected to Manage Parrot Key Hotel & Villas
Davidson Hospitality Group takes over operations at the 148-room Parrot Key Hotel & Villas in Key West, adding to its existing five-property Florida Keys portfolio, with a summer renovation planned.
The Massachusetts Lodging Association Honors Industry Community Nominees, Names Winners and Recognizes Leadership at Annual Stars of the Industry Event
The MLA's 2026 Stars of the Industry event at Fenway Park drew 450+ attendees and honored top hotel employees, managers, and programs across Massachusetts, including an inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award class.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 23 May
U.S. hotel industry posted RevPAR growth of 4.6% for the week of 17-23 May 2026, with Tampa leading Top 25 Markets on all three key metrics, boosted by SOF Week.
AHLA Announces New Board Leadership Team, Taps Davidson Hospitality Group CEO & President Thom Geshay as Chair
AHLA names Davidson Hospitality Group CEO Thom Geshay as Board Chair, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Marriott's Liam Brown who retires after nearly four decades.
Choice Hotels International Strengthens Extended Stay Leadership with 30th Everhome Suites Opening
Choice Hotels' Everhome Suites hits 30 properties with a Georgetown, TX opening, backed by 40 hotels in the pipeline and nearly half of all new U.S. economy/midscale extended stay construction.
U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – June 2026
CoStar and Tourism Economics raise 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth forecast to +2.8%, citing strong leisure and group demand, World Cup tailwinds, and reduced supply growth of +0.4%.
CoStar, Tourism Economics raise U.S. hotel growth forecast
CoStar and Tourism Economics upgraded their 2026 U.S. hotel forecast, with RevPAR up 2.2 ppts, driven by 8M+ additional room nights YoY through April, though expense growth will continue to pressure profit margins.
Announcing the Release of Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC)’s 2Q-2026 Hotel Industry Outlook and Market Intelligence Reports
LARC's 2Q-2026 outlook projects U.S. RevPAR rising 3.4% to $103.48, EBTDA up 5.4%, and hotel values up 3%, with GIS-based forecasts covering 19,000+ geographies nationwide.
Removing CBP Officers from Newark Liberty Will Strand Americans, Devastate Travel Economy
The removal of CBP officers from Newark Liberty and other international airports would cost $8B in visitor spending, threaten 50,000 jobs, and disrupt millions of travelers weeks before the FIFA World Cup.
GBTA Warns Potential CBP Operational Changes Risk Disrupting U.S. Travel Competitiveness and Economic Growth
GBTA warns that proposed CBP staffing withdrawals from major U.S. gateway airports could disrupt international business travel, citing $50.7B in annual inbound business travel spending at risk.
AHLA & AHLA Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Hotel Industry Awards
AHLA and AHLA Foundation are accepting nominations for the General Managers of the Year Awards and Stars of the Industry Awards, with winners announced at events in Miami Beach and Los Angeles.
AH&LA and AHLA Foundation
HFTP Reinforces HITEC Show Rules to Protect Exhibitors and Sponsors
HFTP is cracking down on suitcasing and unauthorized events at HITEC 2026, warning that violators will be banned from the premises and publicly identified.
AAHOA Opposes AB 2721, Warns Bill Creates Legal Uncertainty and Operational Risk for California Hotels
AAHOA opposes California's AB 2721, which would require hotels to publicly disclose ICE and CBP reservations, citing legal liability, privacy concerns, and compliance burdens for small and independent owners.
AHLA Statement on Proposed Shut Down of Customs and Immigration Processing at Major Cities
AHLA opposes a DHS proposal to halt customs and immigration processing at international airports in major U.S. cities, warning of severe harm to travel, workers, and small businesses.
Canadian Hotels Are Resilient in the Face of Uncertainty
CBRE Hotels SVP Nicole Nguyen outlines three trends shaping Canada's 2026 summer hotel season: FIFA World Cup demand, rising domestic and international tourism, and record new supply crossing the 1.5% mark.