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Taormina Market Pulse 2026 - From the Grand Tour Heritage to a Global Luxury Destination

This article reviews the key dynamics shaping Taormina’s hotel market in 2026, from tourism demand and hotel performance to evolving supply patterns, lifestyle positioning and investment activity.

MBA CREF 2026 Conference Key Takeaways: Debt Markets, Liquidity, and the Evolving Real Estate Cycle

Discussions at the MBA CREF 2026 conference in San Diego highlighted several key shifts in commercial real estate capital markets, including the growing dominance of debt, strong private credit liquidity, and ongoing asset repricing following recent market volatility. While these trends affect all property types, they carry notable implications for the hospitality sector.

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, January 2026

This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential

Colorado Springs has long stood as one of Colorado’s most popular drive-to leisure destinations during the peak summer months. Government entities and related contract business have also supported strong lodging dynamics. While disruptions within the government segment over the past year have resulted in uncertainty for the near term, the long-term outlook remains optimistic.

ALIS 2026 Takeaways: A Hotel Investment Landscape Defined by Liquidity, Caution, and a Race for Differentiation

The 2026 ALIS Conference made one thing clear: the hotel industry is navigating an unusual moment where capital is plentiful, deal flow is scarce, and the operating landscape is rapidly and constantly shifting. Optimism was evident but grounded, marking a clear move beyond post‑pandemic enthusiasm toward more practical, disciplined thinking.

Minneapolis–St. Paul Hotel Recovery Remains Tepid

The hotel sector in Minneapolis–St. Paul continues to evolve and recover from pre- and post-pandemic oversupply and demand changes. Leisure and event-driven travel have returned with renewed energy, but not yet at the scale needed to fully offset the region’s corporate travel losses.

AI and the Next Wave of Hotel Technology

From dynamic pricing engines and chatbot concierges to predictive maintenance and personalized guest journeys, AI is redefining how hotels operate, market, and deliver services to their customers.

Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2025-Q4

Amidst great global geopolitical and economic uncertainty, Canadians showed their true “Elbows Up” resilience. The national hotel occupancy level cracked the 66% mark with close to 70 million occupied rooms across the country. This is a remarkable achievement, especially given that it was coupled with a 3.5% increase in average daily rates nationally, resulting in a 4.2% RevPAR uptick. The luxury segment saw the greatest lift in RevPAR at 8.7%, more than twice the national average.

Three Things to Watch for Los Angeles Hospitality in 2026

Los Angeles’ occupancy remains below pre-pandemic levels, due primarily to entertainment-related strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international visitation, and wildfire disruptions in early 2025. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entertainment production and international air travel are expected to stabilize, while ADR should grow.

Indian Hotel Sector: 2025 in Review

2025 was a year of steady progress for India’s hotel sector, marked by strong domestic demand and the ability to absorb disruption without losing momentum. Here’s a closer look at what shaped the year.

PUBLICATIONS

Thought Leadership

We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.

MBA CREF 2026 Conference Key Takeaways: Debt Markets, Liquidity, and the Evolving Real Estate Cycle
MBA CREF 2026 Conference Key Takeaways: Debt Markets, Liquidity, and the Evolving Real Estate Cycle

Discussions at the MBA CREF 2026 conference in San Diego highlighted several key shifts in commercial real estate capital markets, including the growing dominance of debt, strong private credit liquidity, and ongoing asset repricing following recent market volatility. While these trends affect all property types, they carry notable implications for the hospitality sector.

Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential
Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential

Colorado Springs has long stood as one of Colorado’s most popular drive-to leisure destinations during the peak summer months. Government entities and related contract business have also supported strong lodging dynamics. While disruptions within the government segment over the past year have resulted in uncertainty for the near term, the long-term outlook remains optimistic.

ALIS 2026 Takeaways: A Hotel Investment Landscape Defined by Liquidity, Caution, and a Race for Differentiation
ALIS 2026 Takeaways: A Hotel Investment Landscape Defined by Liquidity, Caution, and a Race for Differentiation

The 2026 ALIS Conference made one thing clear: the hotel industry is navigating an unusual moment where capital is plentiful, deal flow is scarce, and the operating landscape is rapidly and constantly shifting. Optimism was evident but grounded, marking a clear move beyond post‑pandemic enthusiasm toward more practical, disciplined thinking.

Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2025-Q4
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2025-Q4

Amidst great global geopolitical and economic uncertainty, Canadians showed their true “Elbows Up” resilience. The national hotel occupancy level cracked the 66% mark with close to 70 million occupied rooms across the country. This is a remarkable achievement, especially given that it was coupled with a 3.5% increase in average daily rates nationally, resulting in a 4.2% RevPAR uptick. The luxury segment saw the greatest lift in RevPAR at 8.7%, more than twice the national average.

Three Things to Watch for Los Angeles Hospitality in 2026
Three Things to Watch for Los Angeles Hospitality in 2026

Los Angeles’ occupancy remains below pre-pandemic levels, due primarily to entertainment-related strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international visitation, and wildfire disruptions in early 2025. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entertainment production and international air travel are expected to stabilize, while ADR should grow.