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China’s hotel market is entering a consolidation phase, with 1,900+ midscale-and-above hotels rebranded or de-branded in 2025 as competition shifts from new openings to performance, retention, and brand-property fit.
Boise’s hospitality market has traditionally been supported by government, education, and healthcare demand. In recent years, however, strong population growth and significant technology sector expansion have emerged as key drivers of economic activity, fueling new hotel development and supporting strong lodging performance throughout the market.
Canada’s hotel occupancy reached 78.9% in July, while RevPAR rose 9.0% year over year to CAD211.01.
U.S. hotel occupancy, average daily rate and RevPAR increased year over year in the week ending Aug. 15, with San Diego and Tampa posting notable gains.
The ANZ travel market is projected to contract in 2026 due to economic pressures and evolving traveler behavior, with recovery expected by 2029, impacting hotel occupancy, revenue projections, and development planning across Australia and New Zealand.
Europe accounted for one-third of global leisure travel spending, with Southern Europe emerging as the leading destination during the summer travel season, underscoring the region’s continued strength in attracting international leisure travelers.
The Australia Hotel & Chains Report 2026 provides a comprehensive market analysis and supply pipeline overview, offering hospitality professionals critical data on upcoming hotel developments, brand expansion, and market trends through 2026.
National hotel RevPAR rose 7.2% year over year, while Philadelphia and Chicago led Top 25 market gains and Miami recorded the steepest occupancy and RevPAR declines.
U.S. hotel forecasts for 2026 and 2027 have been revised upward as room-rate growth, corporate travel and group demand support revenue, while inflation, consumer savings pressure and uneven performance in World Cup host markets remain concerns.
Cologne recorded its strongest July occupancy and RevPAR on record in July 2026, supported by major entertainment and cultural events.