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.
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.
Hospitality in the GCC: Hotel Owner and Investor Sentiment on the U.S.-Iran Conflict
HVS is pleased to present the Hospitality GCC Hotel Owner & Investor Survey, offering insights into market sentiment and expectations across the region. While uncertainty continues to influence decision-making, the hospitality sector has consistently shown resilience and adaptability. Investors that remain flexible and responsive to evolving market trends are likely to be better positioned for future opportunities.
Paris Market Pulse 2026 – The Olympic Flame Lives On
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.
HVS Anarock India Hospitality Industry Overview 2025
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.
From Niche Luxury to Financing Tool: Branded Residential Matures
A review of how a Branded Residential component can, in a world of rising construction costs, make new-build development make financial sense.
Shock, Divergence, and Recovery: The Impact of the 2026 U.S.–Iran Conflict on GCC Hospitality
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.
Resilience on Display: Chicago Tourism Gains Momentum
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.
When Hotels Become Ecosystems: The Real Impact of Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use is no longer a design experiment - it is quietly reshaping how hospitality assets are financed, programmed, and experienced. Increasingly, the hotel serves as the connective tissue within a broader ecosystem. The winners will not be the projects that simply add uses, but those that deliberately align design, operations, and recurring revenue into a cohesive, durable platform.