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

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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.

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Nehmer & HVS Design Hotel Cost Estimating Guide

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 Stay, Midscale, Upscale, Upper Upscale, and Luxury. Within each tier, costs are separated into the categories of Guestrooms, Guest Bathrooms, Guestroom Corridors; Public Spaces; Food & Beverage; Function Spaces; Guest Amenities; Infrastructure; and Common Additives.

The following firms contributed unit cost data to the 2026 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide: Ironstar Construction Inc., POK Construction, Zerr Enterprises, Reliance Construction Company, and Benjamin West.

The Hotel Cost Estimating Guide is available as a complimentary download at www.hotelcostestimatingguide.com.

The K-Shaped Recovery of Myrtle Beach’s Hotel Market

In the wake of the pandemic, Myrtle Beach has experienced a K-shaped hotel recovery. The broader market has softened from post-pandemic peaks, with lower supply, demand, and revenue, while branded, upper-midscale and above hotels have expanded and outperformed pre-2019 levels. That divergence has drawn new investment, rebranding, and redevelopment in the market’s higher-end segment, signaling sustained confidence.

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.

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, April 2026

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

HVS U.S. Market Pulse: April 2026

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.

PUBLICATIONS

Thought Leadership

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

Hospitality in the GCC: Hotel Owner and Investor Sentiment on the U.S.-Iran Conflict
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.

Nehmer & HVS Design Hotel Cost Estimating Guide
Nehmer & HVS Design Hotel Cost Estimating Guide

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…

The K-Shaped Recovery of Myrtle Beach’s Hotel Market
The K-Shaped Recovery of Myrtle Beach’s Hotel Market

In the wake of the pandemic, Myrtle Beach has experienced a K-shaped hotel recovery. The broader market has softened from post-pandemic peaks, with lower supply, demand, and revenue, while branded, upper-midscale and above hotels have expanded and outperformed pre-2019 levels. That divergence has drawn new investment, rebranding, and redevelopment in the market’s higher-end segment, signaling sustained confidence.

Shock, Divergence, and Recovery: The Impact of the 2026 U.S.–Iran Conflict on GCC Hospitality
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
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.