The report tracks 458 operating food halls with 114 more in development, showing Florida leading with 17 planned projects.
Research based on millions of bookings shows premium travel costs rising sharply while economy options decline, driving 60% of travelers to use advisors.
The expansion adds 651 rooms across six properties in Québec, growing Ascend Collection's Canadian portfolio by 20% as part of Choice's accelerated growth following its consolidation of Choice Hotels Canada.
The delay prevents tariff increases on furniture and cabinetry that account for 15-20% of hotel renovation costs, affecting small business owners' capital planning.
OTH will take over management of the 149-room Virginia property starting January 2026, marking its fifth East Coast contract this year.
Ontario led declines with RevPAR down 8.1%, while Toronto's drops reflected tough comparisons against Taylor Swift's 2024 tour impact.
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
JMBM law firm outlines 15+ new California employment laws taking effect in 2026, including expanded paid family leave, AI regulations, and strengthened whistleblower protections.
AHLA becomes the 30th signatory to the voluntary pact aimed at reducing the 10% of food waste that comes from lodging, equivalent to $17 billion annually.
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
NPA acquired 45 properties from Sonesta's managed portfolio sale, with plans to add 10 more hotels over 36 months.
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026.
AHLA supports legislation that would protect the franchise model supporting nearly 3 million hospitality jobs nationwide.
The milestone comes just over a year after introducing the midscale brand to North America, with six properties already open in 2025.
Penn State's School of Hospitality Management receives $50,000 total from Liberty Lutheran and Waverly Heights to expand senior living career programming.
Hyatt's Essentials portfolio signed 20+ Hyatt Select deals and 70 total Hyatt Studios deals, with 50% of 2025 U.S. deals entering new markets under new leadership.
Florida hotel executives share insights on seven key trends for 2026, including wellness-focused journeys, community-centered hospitality, and proactive planning ahead of global events.
U.S. Travel Association warns that CBP's proposed social media screening for visa-free travelers could reduce tourism and harm America's economy.
Hotels expect ADR to rise 37% and RevPAR to jump 47% in February 2026, though occupancy will trail 2016 levels due to larger supply.
OTH Hotels Resorts adds the 179-room Crowne Plaza in Pittsburgh's South Hills to its growing East Coast portfolio.