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The Expedia Winter Travel Outlook shows a surge in interest in winter travel, with the data indicating a 10% increase compared to last year. According to the report, travelers are seeking sun-soaked destinations and showing a heightened interest in cities and snow getaways.
The outlook for UK hotel market demand in 2025 suggests a generally positive picture. While the below-average UK GDP growth of 1.6% in 2025 could dampen UK domestic business and leisure demand, UK interest rates are predicted to reduce, resulting in a weakening pound. This could boost inbound tourism, given the UK’s relative affordability for international travelers.
The U.S. hotel industry reported year-over-year performance improvements for the week ending on 7th December 2024, with a slight increase in occupancy and significant increases in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR).
The number of passengers is expected to reach 5.2 billion in 2025, a 6.7% increase from 2024.
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Gen Z shows a significant increase in travel plans for Christmas, and there is a rising interest in AI-assisted trip planning among American travelers.
The 2024 G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro drives hotel industry’s average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to their highest since August 2016.
According to preliminary data from CoStar, Madrid’s hotel industry recorded its highest November average daily rate and revenue per available room to date.
The highest performance levels were noted on the Friday of the race weekend (29 November), with occupancy reaching 95.2%, the ADR at QAR682.31, and RevPAR at QAR649.47.