LARC forecasts 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth of 5.1%, buoyed by FIFA World Cup and corporate transient strength, with growth moderating to 2.1% in 2027 as group demand slows and AI investment reshapes business travel.
A counterfactual analysis of all 11 U.S. host cities finds the 2026 World Cup generated $680M in incremental rooms revenue, driven by ADR gains in every market even as occupancy fell in seven.
LWHA's Q2 2026 survey tracked 107 U.S. hotel sales over $10M totaling $3.8B, showing a 20% year-over-year rise in trades while deal size and price per room compressed amid a K-shaped recovery favoring luxury.
HVS forecasts 4.5% U.S. RevPAR growth for 2026, lifted by World Cup demand and revenge travel, with transaction cap rates averaging 7.7% in Q2 and sales volume up 9.1% over Q1.
HVS brokers outline how hotel sellers can attract more buyers and close deals by organizing financials early, pricing realistically, and communicating transparently about known risks.
Analysis of 2026 FIFA World Cup hotel data across 16 host cities reveals key pricing, supply, and demand lessons for hoteliers preparing for the 2030 tournament.
HVS analysis of Marble Falls, TX finds 208 new hotel rooms and 7,000+ sq ft of meeting space coming in 2026, positioning the Hill Country market to capture group and extended-stay demand beyond its weekend leisure base.
Syracuse's lodging market faces a 43% drop in downtown room inventory since 2024 while the $100B Micron semiconductor project and youth sports investment drive new demand and developer interest.
HVS's 2026 survey reports per-room development costs across six U.S. hotel product types based on 2025 construction budgets, with a median of $213,000 per room and luxury reaching over $1.6M.
Sacramento's lodging market shows RevPAR growth driven by ADR gains, with ~36 hotels in the development pipeline supported by major anchors including the Railyards, airport expansion, and new healthcare facilities.
Pinellas County's beachfront hotel market is rebounding from 2024 hurricane damage with multiple property reopenings, luxury brand additions including two Marriott projects, and a growing development pipeline signaling long-term investor confidence.
Memphis is investing over $23.7B in Downtown revitalization, including a $230M convention center renovation, a $130M Peabody overhaul, and a city-acquired former Sheraton being rebranded as a Marriott by 2029.
HVS analysis of Cleveland's hotel market highlights how leisure growth, convention recovery, and healthcare demand from Cleveland Clinic create a resilient, balanced lodging ecosystem through 2026.
The Oklahoma City event covered rising ADA demand letter activity in mid-size markets and a stabilizing U.S. lodging transaction market, with deal flow expected to pick up in H2 2026.
The 2026 ARDA Spring Conference revealed the U.S. timeshare sector generates $10.7B annually with 80% occupancy, outpacing hotels, while AI adoption and major brand consolidations reshape the market.
HVS analyzes Eugene, Oregon's hotel market, where room-night revenue has grown ~40% since 2016, driven by University of Oregon activity, 70+ tech companies, and 3.5 million overnight stays in 2025.
HVS raises its 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth forecast from 2.2% to 3.0%, citing strong YTD performance, domestic travel shifts, and a rebound in convention demand, while hotel transactions remain subdued with cap rates near 8.5%.
HVS forecasts full Manhattan hotel market recovery beyond 2019 levels by 2027/28, with 2025 ADR already 34% above pre-pandemic highs, though tariffs and geopolitical shifts pose short-term headwinds.
Cornell survey of 1,029 U.S. travelers finds AI ranks 4th in travel planning tools, with accuracy concerns cited by 60%+ as the top barrier, and adoption motivations varying sharply across Budget, Premium, Aspirational, and Luxury segments.
Cornell CHR report from Climate Week NYC 2024 finds the hospitality sector lacks the data systems and financing structures needed to convert sustainability ambition into measurable financial benefit.