We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
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.
The Manhattan market has continued to achieve strong ADR growth in recent years. Occupancy, however, still lags the historical peak. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors, tariffs, and federal policy changes are expected to affect short-term hotel market trends. Our forecast shows full recovery beyond 2019 levels for all hotel metrics by 2027/28.
Jersey City has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by extensive commercial and residential development efforts. Strong connectivity to Manhattan, combined with expansive Hudson River waterfront areas, has enhanced the city’s appeal to residents and businesses seeking accessibility to New York City with relatively lower costs.
In the wake of the pandemic, Myrtle Beach has experienced a K-shaped hotel recovery. The broader market has softened from post-pandemic peaks, with lower supply, demand, and revenue, while branded, upper-midscale and above hotels have expanded and outperformed pre-2019 levels. That divergence has drawn new investment, rebranding, and redevelopment in the market’s higher-end segment, signaling sustained confidence.
Snapshot of the Paris hotel market in 2026 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.
This report highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry in 2025 along with the sector performance metrics, brand signings, and brand openings during the year. It also provides our outlook for the sector for 2026.
A review of how a Branded Residential component can, in a world of rising construction costs, make new-build development make financial sense.
The 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict caused a sharp, rapid disruption to GCC hospitality by collapsing aviation capacity and traveler confidence. While flights began recovering after April, hotel demand lagged. Internationally exposed markets like the UAE were hit hardest, while Saudi Arabia showed resilience due to domestic and religious demand. Recovery is expected to be gradual, driven more by confidence than connectivity.
Chicago’s tourism rebound strengthened in 2025, with hotel demand rising despite global headwinds. Leisure demand grew 4.6%, offsetting softer group business, while airports posted record traffic and major capital investment. Convention activity remains robust, and limited new hotel supply favors existing assets, supporting a resilient outlook for investors and operators.
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
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.
The Manhattan market has continued to achieve strong ADR growth in recent years. Occupancy, however, still lags the historical peak. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors, tariffs, and federal policy changes are expected to affect short-term hotel market trends. Our forecast shows full recovery beyond 2019 levels for all hotel metrics by 2027/28.
Jersey City has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by extensive commercial and residential development efforts. Strong connectivity to Manhattan, combined with expansive Hudson River waterfront areas, has enhanced the city’s appeal to residents and businesses seeking accessibility to New York City with relatively lower costs.
In the wake of the pandemic, Myrtle Beach has experienced a K-shaped hotel recovery. The broader market has softened from post-pandemic peaks, with lower supply, demand, and revenue, while branded, upper-midscale and above hotels have expanded and outperformed pre-2019 levels. That divergence has drawn new investment, rebranding, and redevelopment in the market’s higher-end segment, signaling sustained confidence.
Snapshot of the Paris hotel market in 2026 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.
This report highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry in 2025 along with the sector performance metrics, brand signings, and brand openings during the year. It also provides our outlook for the sector for 2026.
A review of how a Branded Residential component can, in a world of rising construction costs, make new-build development make financial sense.
The 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict caused a sharp, rapid disruption to GCC hospitality by collapsing aviation capacity and traveler confidence. While flights began recovering after April, hotel demand lagged. Internationally exposed markets like the UAE were hit hardest, while Saudi Arabia showed resilience due to domestic and religious demand. Recovery is expected to be gradual, driven more by confidence than connectivity.
Chicago’s tourism rebound strengthened in 2025, with hotel demand rising despite global headwinds. Leisure demand grew 4.6%, offsetting softer group business, while airports posted record traffic and major capital investment. Convention activity remains robust, and limited new hotel supply favors existing assets, supporting a resilient outlook for investors and operators.
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.
