U.S. hotels began 2026 steadily, with flat occupancy and slightly higher ADR for January. As of February, HVS expects modest RevPAR growth in 2026 and stronger gains in 2027 and 2028. Cap rates are trending downward as more distressed assets sell, while transaction activity is slowly gaining momentum, supported by lower interest rates.
Industry Insights
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HVS U.S. Market Pulse: February 2026
U.S. hotels began 2026 steadily, with flat occupancy and slightly higher ADR for January. As of February, HVS expects modest RevPAR growth in 2026 and stronger gains in 2027 and 2028. Cap rates are trending downward as more distressed assets sell, while transaction activity is slowly gaining momentum, supported by lower interest rates.
HVS Global Perspectives – Year-End 2025
In this article, we provide the market opinions of key HVS global leaders in many different regions of the world. HVS operates across the world, and regional leaders are keenly aware of the dynamics and trends that are influencing performance, profitability, and value.
HVS Global Hotel Industry: 2023 Recap and 2024 Outlook
As 2023 ends, regional HVS leaders across the globe take a look back at how the global hotel industry fared this year. Overall, operating metrics shined brightly, with revenue growth achieved in most global markets, while investment activity cooled. The investment market is expected to improve in 2024.
2020 Canadian Hotel Lending Survey – COVID-19 Edition
Each year, HVS reviews and analyzes the Canadian hotel lending environment following a comprehensive survey. With the unprecedented change that 2020 has brought, this year’s survey looks to gain clarity on the current lending environment and the overall health of the hotel finance sector across the nation.
In Focus: Seattle, WA
Occupancy swung above 75% for Seattle’s hotel industry in 2014, a reflection of the city’s blossoming economy. High demand has also supported strong average rates and rising hotel values.
Canadian Lodging Outlook December 2012
2012 Canadian Hotel Transaction Survey
Canadian Monthly Lodging Outlook November, 2012
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Canadian Lodging Outlook December 2011
2011 Canadian Hotel Transaction Survey
Canadian Monthly Lodging Outlook October, 2011
It is the time of year when many in our industry are looking ahead to determine what the year to come is going to look like...
Canadian Lodging Outlook November 2009
2009 Canadian Hotel Transaction Survey
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
In this article, we provide the market opinions of key HVS global leaders in many different regions of the world. HVS operates across the world, and regional leaders are keenly aware of the dynamics and trends that are influencing performance, profitability, and value.
As 2023 ends, regional HVS leaders across the globe take a look back at how the global hotel industry fared this year. Overall, operating metrics shined brightly, with revenue growth achieved in most global markets, while investment activity cooled. The investment market is expected to improve in 2024.
Each year, HVS reviews and analyzes the Canadian hotel lending environment following a comprehensive survey. With the unprecedented change that 2020 has brought, this year’s survey looks to gain clarity on the current lending environment and the overall health of the hotel finance sector across the nation.
Occupancy swung above 75% for Seattle’s hotel industry in 2014, a reflection of the city’s blossoming economy. High demand has also supported strong average rates and rising hotel values.
Hotel Financing Parameters in Canada
It is the time of year when many in our industry are looking ahead to determine what the year to come is going to look like...
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.