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Following declines in recent years, Denver’s hotel market is expected to stabilize in 2026, with occupancy improving modestly and rate growth resuming by late spring. Risks remain, but infrastructure upgrades and a limited new supply pipeline support a cautiously optimistic outlook.
In February 2025, an illegal strike in Upstate New York led to over 2,000 corrections officers being fired. National Guard troops were deployed to support the correctional facilities during and after the strike, boosting hotel demand in cities like Middletown. This temporary demand, combined with a strong local economy, supports a positive near-term hotel market outlook.
Alaska has embraced its identity as “The Last Frontier” and experienced significant growth in eco-tourism, fueled by rising cruise traffic and interest in outdoor recreation, helping to offset the state's declining oil industry. Despite challenges with strained infrastructure and political uncertainty, the overall outlook remains positive, with tourism revenues reaching record highs year-over-year.
The hotel demand landscape of Downtown Indianapolis is evolving rapidly, driven by major developments, a packed events calendar, and growing business activity downtown. With several large-scale development projects underway in a variety of sectors, the city is creating exciting opportunities for hotel owners, developers, and investors.
Today’s travelers are prioritizing their health and wellbeing more than ever before, triggering the rapid development worldwide of dedicated resorts and driving mainstream hotels to expand their facilities. Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS Middle East Africa, drills down into the numbers and explains why health-related resorts offer significant potential for regional developers.
Tucson’s hotel supply and investment interest have evolved in the past few years. From the addition of boutique hotels in the downtown area to new extended-stay options near hospitals and office parks, the city is experiencing one of its most dynamic hotel development cycles in decades.
The Oregon Coast is a vibrant, drive-to destination in the Pacific Northwest, known for its scenic charm and strong tourism appeal. With steady post-pandemic recovery and revitalization efforts underway, the region is poised for continued growth, drawing visitors to its coastal cities year-round.
Nashville has grown into a major domestic travel destination, supported by a strong tourism industry, robust commercial and industrial growth, and significant meeting and group demand. As tourism growth has normalized and corporate travel is expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels, meeting and group demand growth will be needed to support the continuously expanding hotel supply.
Located just south of Orlando, Kissimmee’s strategic position in Central Florida offers convenient access to surrounding commercial, leisure, and convention attractions. Traditionally a supporting player in the region’s tourism and business sectors, the city is emerging as a commercial and leisure destination in its own right, with planned developments anticipated to elevate its profile in hospitality and beyond.
HVS discusses the main hotel transactions that took place in 2024 and looks at the trends in single-asset and portfolio transactions over the years.
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
Following declines in recent years, Denver’s hotel market is expected to stabilize in 2026, with occupancy improving modestly and rate growth resuming by late spring. Risks remain, but infrastructure upgrades and a limited new supply pipeline support a cautiously optimistic outlook.
In February 2025, an illegal strike in Upstate New York led to over 2,000 corrections officers being fired. National Guard troops were deployed to support the correctional facilities during and after the strike, boosting hotel demand in cities like Middletown. This temporary demand, combined with a strong local economy, supports a positive near-term hotel market outlook.
Alaska has embraced its identity as “The Last Frontier” and experienced significant growth in eco-tourism, fueled by rising cruise traffic and interest in outdoor recreation, helping to offset the state's declining oil industry. Despite challenges with strained infrastructure and political uncertainty, the overall outlook remains positive, with tourism revenues reaching record highs year-over-year.
The hotel demand landscape of Downtown Indianapolis is evolving rapidly, driven by major developments, a packed events calendar, and growing business activity downtown. With several large-scale development projects underway in a variety of sectors, the city is creating exciting opportunities for hotel owners, developers, and investors.
Today’s travelers are prioritizing their health and wellbeing more than ever before, triggering the rapid development worldwide of dedicated resorts and driving mainstream hotels to expand their facilities. Hala Matar Choufany, president of HVS Middle East Africa, drills down into the numbers and explains why health-related resorts offer significant potential for regional developers.
Tucson’s hotel supply and investment interest have evolved in the past few years. From the addition of boutique hotels in the downtown area to new extended-stay options near hospitals and office parks, the city is experiencing one of its most dynamic hotel development cycles in decades.
The Oregon Coast is a vibrant, drive-to destination in the Pacific Northwest, known for its scenic charm and strong tourism appeal. With steady post-pandemic recovery and revitalization efforts underway, the region is poised for continued growth, drawing visitors to its coastal cities year-round.
Nashville has grown into a major domestic travel destination, supported by a strong tourism industry, robust commercial and industrial growth, and significant meeting and group demand. As tourism growth has normalized and corporate travel is expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels, meeting and group demand growth will be needed to support the continuously expanding hotel supply.
Located just south of Orlando, Kissimmee’s strategic position in Central Florida offers convenient access to surrounding commercial, leisure, and convention attractions. Traditionally a supporting player in the region’s tourism and business sectors, the city is emerging as a commercial and leisure destination in its own right, with planned developments anticipated to elevate its profile in hospitality and beyond.
HVS discusses the main hotel transactions that took place in 2024 and looks at the trends in single-asset and portfolio transactions over the years.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.
