Nehmer and HVS Design, leading architecture, interior design, and project management firms specializing in the hospitality industry, are proud to announce the release of the 2026 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide. The Guide is a comprehensive listing of capital expenditure construction and FF&E costs for hotel renovations. Now in its 18th year, the 2026 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide evaluates costs in a variety of hotel tiers, including Economy, Extended…

U.S. hotel performance is posting notable gains compared with 2025 levels, as travel continues to be a priority for many despite persistent inflation, the Middle Eastern conflict, and lackluster job growth. While luxury hotels are posting the greatest RevPAR gains, even economy and midscale hotels are showing occupancy improvement and ADR gains.

In Focus: Singapore provides an overview of Singapore's tourism landscape and hotel market performance, infrastructure developments, hotel transactions and investments in 2025, an in-focus topic on wellness within the hospitality sector, as well as an outlook.

Billions of dollars in new development are reshaping Downtown Detroit and transforming its hotel market. From landmark mixed-use towers to a revitalized riverfront, the investment activity underway is generating new demand, attracting first-time visitors, and positioning Motown as a legitimate destination for both leisure and business travel.

The financing environment has reset and is unlikely to fully reverse. Owners closing deals today have stopped waiting and started working—cleaning up operating statements, proactively managing capital stacks, and presenting well-documented asset stories. Rate is only one variable; others, such as NOI, loan structure, asset condition, and preparation, remain within owners’ control. For owners willing to work, deals are getting done.

Although a slow COVID recovery and negative news cycles previously cast doubt on New Orleans’ viability as a vacation destination, the popularity of the city is supporting strong leisure travel rebound and an optimistic convention schedule.

U.S. hotel performance is posting notable gains compared with 2025 levels, as travel continues to be a priority for many despite persistent inflation, the Middle Eastern conflict, and longer security lines at airports. While luxury hotels are posting the greatest RevPAR gains, even economy and midscale hotels are showing occupancy improvement (as we expected).

Nestled among the iconic red rock formations of northern Arizona, Sedona is one of the most distinctive leisure destinations in the American Southwest. Over the past decade, Sedona’s hotel market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, supported by strong leisure demand, constrained hotel supply, and a reputation as a premium outdoor and wellness destination.

Small in scale, strong in pricing power. Formentera blends resilient international demand, constrained supply, and Spain-leading revenue performance. In this scarcity-driven market, growth is captured through rate leadership and premium positioning rather than expansion.

U.S. hotels had a difficult year in 2025, with RevPAR down 0.3%—the first non-recessionary decline on record. Conditions are improving, and 2026 appears to be a stabilization year. This playbook examines the pricing floor, segment performance variations, and PIP and debt maturity pressures. It also includes a “seller-readiness checklist” for timing a sale.