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Despite record-high hotel rates during the summer travel season, overall bookings remained resilient, indicating that many travelers continued to prioritize travel even as costs increased.
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.
Cruises, U.S. national parks, and major European cities are among the most popular destinations for Labor Day travelers, signaling continued strong leisure travel demand for operators serving these markets.
U.S. travel agency air ticket sales reached $9.6 billion in July. Total sales climbed 18% from July 2025.
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.
HVS discusses the main hotel transactions from the first half of 2025 and examines trends in single-asset and portfolio transactions over the years.
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.
The Hospitality Finance and Economics Conference, marking its tenth anniversary, continues to convene international experts to share research and best practices, underscoring the industry’s commitment to advancing financial and economic understanding through global academic and professional collaboration.