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Upgrading Downtown Memphis for Modern Convention Attendees

Memphis has struggled following the pandemic, which resulted in a loss of demand and business for hotels in the market. In response, the City of Memphis has initiated a significant revitalization effort to strengthen the Downtown core and reinvent Memphis as a major destination in the United States.

Cape Town Tourism Shows Resilience Despite Global Uncertainty

Cape Town's tourism has shown remarkable resilience through global crises, with air connectivity proving to be the quiet engine behind its rise as a world-class destination. The numbers reveal surprising insights about where visitors come from, how much they spend, and how growth is spreading well beyond the city itself.

Cleveland’s Quiet Climb: Resilient Hotel Market with a Balanced Demand Base

Cleveland’s hotel market is steadily recovering, driven by growing leisure travel, rebounding group and convention business, and stable healthcare demand. This diverse mix creates a balanced, resilient market, offering consistent performance and long-term stability rather than rapid, volatile growth.

AAHOA Central Midwest Conference Highlights Hospitality Trends in Oklahoma City

The AAHOA Central Midwest Conference in Oklahoma City highlighted key hospitality issues, including rising ADA-compliance concerns. Attendees also discussed market trends, noting stable financing despite recent interest rate fluctuations.

Armenia Market Pulse 2026 – A New Chapter in the South Caucasus

Snapshot of the Armenia hotel market in 2026 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.

ARDA Spring Conference Insights: Timeshare Industry Is Resilient and Evolving

The 2026 ARDA Spring Conference highlighted a strong, evolving timeshare industry, marked by high occupancy, steady sales, and growing adoption of AI and flexible ownership models. Consolidation among major brands and the phase-out of outdated resorts are reshaping the sector while strengthening its long-term stability and consumer appeal.

Eugene, Oregon Hotel Market: Growth Supported by Investment

Eugene’s hotel market has experienced strong growth in recent years and continues to benefit from significant investment in the city. Eugene has emerged as a leading Pacific Northwest travel destination, and hotel demand benefits from its mix of demand generators that have resulted in increased commercial demand and a strong tourism industry.

NYU IHIF Takeaways: Key Observations on Brands, Capital, and AI

HVS was proud to sponsor NYU IHIF this year. Following several months of surprisingly strong RevPAR and revenue growth, the mood was much improved from ALIS. Conversations around AI, branded residential, and renovations and conversions were most prevalent. Transaction activity is lagging the market recovery, but indications are that the buyer/seller gap is narrowing.

How Convention Centers Change Hotel Markets

To measure the impact of convention center events, HVS analyzes daily hotel occupancy and ADR data to evaluate how convention events affect overall lodging revenues across entire markets and submarkets. We demonstrate how the impact on hotel occupancy and room rates varies based on market conditions.

HVS U.S. Market Pulse: May 2026

The U.S. hotel sector continues to show strength, with weekly RevPAR gains averaging 4.0% YTD through April and exceeding 4.0% in recent weeks. We have updated our RevPAR growth forecast for 2026 from 2.2% to 3.0%, and this may be on the conservative side if elevated travel trends continue through the summer vacation and fall convention seasons.

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We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including hotel valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.

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Cleveland’s Quiet Climb: Resilient Hotel Market with a Balanced Demand Base
Cleveland’s Quiet Climb: Resilient Hotel Market with a Balanced Demand Base

Cleveland’s hotel market is steadily recovering, driven by growing leisure travel, rebounding group and convention business, and stable healthcare demand. This diverse mix creates a balanced, resilient market, offering consistent performance and long-term stability rather than rapid, volatile growth.

ARDA Spring Conference Insights: Timeshare Industry Is Resilient and Evolving
ARDA Spring Conference Insights: Timeshare Industry Is Resilient and Evolving

The 2026 ARDA Spring Conference highlighted a strong, evolving timeshare industry, marked by high occupancy, steady sales, and growing adoption of AI and flexible ownership models. Consolidation among major brands and the phase-out of outdated resorts are reshaping the sector while strengthening its long-term stability and consumer appeal.

Eugene, Oregon Hotel Market: Growth Supported by Investment
Eugene, Oregon Hotel Market: Growth Supported by Investment

Eugene’s hotel market has experienced strong growth in recent years and continues to benefit from significant investment in the city. Eugene has emerged as a leading Pacific Northwest travel destination, and hotel demand benefits from its mix of demand generators that have resulted in increased commercial demand and a strong tourism industry.

NYU IHIF Takeaways: Key Observations on Brands, Capital, and AI
NYU IHIF Takeaways: Key Observations on Brands, Capital, and AI

HVS was proud to sponsor NYU IHIF this year. Following several months of surprisingly strong RevPAR and revenue growth, the mood was much improved from ALIS. Conversations around AI, branded residential, and renovations and conversions were most prevalent. Transaction activity is lagging the market recovery, but indications are that the buyer/seller gap is narrowing.

HVS U.S. Market Pulse: May 2026
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: May 2026

The U.S. hotel sector continues to show strength, with weekly RevPAR gains averaging 4.0% YTD through April and exceeding 4.0% in recent weeks. We have updated our RevPAR growth forecast for 2026 from 2.2% to 3.0%, and this may be on the conservative side if elevated travel trends continue through the summer vacation and fall convention seasons.

Canada Hotel Valuation Index 2024 Update
Canada Hotel Valuation Index 2024 Update

Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.