U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 January
CoStar data shows all key metrics declined year-over-year, with Minneapolis leading gains and Washington D.C. seeing steepest drops.
Press Releases
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Announces Firm Name Change as It Enters Its 45th Year
California-based law firm shortens name to JMM as part of strategic rebranding entering 45th year, with leadership changes coming.
Ninth Annual Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes Reception at ALIS Unites 75 Hospitality Companies Raises $2.1 Million to Advance Solutions to the Addiction Crisis
The event raised a record $2.1 million with 75 companies participating, while data shows 17% of hospitality workers have substance use disorders.
High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities
Penn State's six-day summer program for juniors and seniors includes business visits, kitchen operations, and industry expert interactions.
AAA and Bread Financial Survey: 76% of Travelers Planning Milestone Trips in 2026
The survey of 1,714 Americans found younger generations drive milestone travel, with 89% of Gen Z planning trips around celebrations versus 57% of Baby Boomers.
Parable Hospitality Launches, Setting a New Standard for Hotel Management with an Innovative Owner-First Model
Parable Hospitality launches with 30+ properties across California and Hawaii, promising owner-focused transparency and integrated commercial strategy.
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes Inns of Monterey in California
Curator adds five boutique Monterey properties to its California portfolio, bringing its statewide collection to over 35 independent hotels.
Hilton, Hyatt and IHG Hotels & Resorts Create Modernized, Updated Human Trafficking Prevention Training
The free curriculum, developed with survivor input, will be available through 2026 and joins Marriott's existing training completed over 2.6 million times.
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2025-Q4
National hotel occupancy reached 66% with 70 million occupied rooms, while luxury properties led RevPAR growth at 8.7%.
AHLA Releases 2026 State Of The Industry Report
AHLA projects $805 billion in guest spending and 30,000 new jobs in 2026, with GOPPAR still at 90% of pre-pandemic levels due to rising costs.
Sonesta Adds Four MOD Collection by Sonesta Hotels with Exploria Resorts
The four Exploria Resorts properties add 1,564 keys to Sonesta's portfolio, bringing the MOD soft brand to nine operating hotels across North America.
At Q4 2025 Close, Southern Markets Drive Future Growth in U.S. Hotel Construction
Dallas leads with 193 pipeline projects, while Phoenix tops under-construction activity with 35 active projects totaling 4,829 rooms.
Top 10% of U.S. Households Now Drive Majority of Consumer Spending, and $544 Billion in Annual Leisure Travel
Research reveals Top 10% of U.S. households will drive $544 billion in leisure travel by 2026, with trip frequency and spending surging since 2022.
CoStar, Tourism Economics maintain growth projections in first U.S. hotel forecast of 2026
CoStar projects modest growth with RevPAR rising 1.4% in 2027, below the long-term average, driven by World Cup markets and higher-tier hotels.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 17 January
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels achieved 1.6% RevPAR growth, with Miami leading ADR gains due to the College Football Championship while D.C. declined 32% against tough inauguration comparisons.
Hotel Owners at an AI Crossroads as Confidence and Growth Plans Hold Firm, Wyndham Owner Trends Report Finds
Survey of hundreds of hotel owners shows 98% have begun incorporating AI, but only 32% have embedded it across most operations, with data security and integration costs as top barriers.
Newport Hospitality Group Expands Midwest Presence with Dual-Branded Hilton Hotel
Newport adds 240-room dual-branded Hilton property in Columbus through management contract, expanding its Hilton portfolio to 14 hotels.
Investment Program and Market Trends Are on the Agenda at the High-level 2026 Executive Vendor Summit, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade
The 2026 summit at Hilton Fort Worth targets C-level hospitality tech vendors with sessions on Web3, AI, and investment trends.
Steady Pipeline at Q4 2025 Close, as Brand Conversions Hit New Record
Brand conversions reached 1,497 projects with 148,981 rooms, up 12% year-over-year, while luxury hotels hit a record 95 projects in the pipeline.
Evolution Hospitality Selected to Manage Balfour Miami Beach
Evolution Hospitality takes over the 82-room Art Deco property from FullG CRE Investments, which also manages the company's Talbott hotel in Chicago.