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According to a recent report by Global Asset Solutions, the hotel sector in Australia and New Zealand is experiencing a significant upturn, driven by increased international investor interest and a rebound in tourism.
Immigration enforcement across the country has raised tensions at workplaces across all industries, with federal officials ratcheting up the pressure – what if your business is next? This Insight will provide you with a detailed playbook.
A new study conducted by MMGY Travel Intelligence, in collaboration with the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), sheds light on the travel patterns and obstacles faced by European travellers with mobility and accessibility needs.
Compared to other countries, Switzerland has steadily become less popular as a vacation destination, which raises important questions about the factors shaping international tourism flows. This article examines the role of demographic change, particularly ageing populations, in influencing destination rankings and considers what these trends may imply for the future of Swiss tourism.
This figure represents an increase of nearly one-third compared to pre-pandemic levels, accounting for 11.4% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
U.S. hotel industry experiences a soft start in June with fluctuating weekday and weekend performances, while global RevPAR continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace. Japan sees significant growth due to EXPO 2025, contrasting with mixed results in other key markets like China and France.
The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post-pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by the new federal administration are expected to affect short-term hotel market trends. Our current demand forecast shows a full recovery beyond 2019 levels by 2027/28.
In 2025, the U.S. lodging sector faces a challenging landscape, characterized by a combination of macroeconomic and capital market factors, including an uncertain tariff environment, an in-flux immigration policy, elevated interest rate environment, and potentially higher inflation.
During the week of June 1-7, 2025, hotel occupancy across the United States was 67.0%, a decrease of 3.2% from the same week in 2024. The average daily rate (ADR) remained stagnant at $161.57, showing no year-over-year growth.
In 2024, Rwanda’s travel and tourism industry experienced unprecedented growth, setting new economic contributions, employment, and visitor spending records.