October 29, 2025
As other sectors of the US hotel industry struggle, group room rates still show robust growth
Through September, the national average daily rate percent change stands at 0.9%.
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October 29, 2025The case of demolished hotels: Why they need to be taken down and what they can become
Ever fancy buying steeply discounted furniture and home accents from a hotel?
October 29, 2025Hotel investors in Asia-Pacific eager for deals while performance underwhelms
A major conference in any industry is a helpful barometer, and the recent Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific in Singapore provided some key insights for the hospitality business in Asia.
October 28, 2025Austin central business district hotels see shifting demand patterns during festival weekends
Austin’s central business district submarket experienced mixed hotel performance during the first half of October, with both demand and average daily rate shaped by the Austin City Limits Music Festival and broader shifts in downtown activity.
October 28, 2025How everything I knew about the hotel industry turned out to be wrong
After the gyrations of the COVID-19 pandemic, a guest speaker at a lodging conference quipped: “May you live in precedented times.”- October 27, 2025
Government shutdown is driving a decline in hotel occupancy in Washington, DC
The current government shutdown, which began at midnight on Oct. 1, 2025, has now entered its fifth week and hotels, particularly near the nation's capital, are feeling the effects. 
October 27, 2025Third-quarter hotel sales in the Southeast declined year over year but improved over the second quarter
Southeast U.S. hotel sales velocity gained traction in the third quarter due to several large transactions in Florida and South Carolina.
October 27, 2025For 2026, travelers seek meaning from trips with emphasis on nature, sports
With hotel metrics down annually across the board, professionals in the hospitality and travel industries who need something to look forward to can check out Expedia Group's annual report of travel trends and top destinations.
October 24, 2025Canadian hotel industry continues its robust performance growth in third quarter
Canada's hotel industry continues its healthy performance run with year-to-date revenue per available room — or RevPAR — up 4.7% through September, driven primarily by a 3.9% increase in average daily rate, or ADR.
October 24, 2025US hotel industry slows for two consecutive quarters
U.S. hotel revenue per available room, or RevPAR, dropped 2.1% in September, the sharpest monthly deceleration since 2022. This marks the second consecutive quarter of declines in RevPAR.- October 24, 2025
US hotel performance retreats as occupancy falls for 17th straight week
Following the U.S. hotel industry’s first weekly increase in revenue per available room since August, RevPAR declined 0.7% for the week of Oct. 12-18. Average daily rate was up 1.7% but came in below the rate of inflation (~+2.7%). The gain in ADR was offset by hotel occupancy, which dipped for a 17th consecutive week. In 18 of the past 25 weeks since the beginning of May, RevPAR has decreased year over year with occupancy down in all but two of those weeks. 
October 24, 2025Wealthy Americans continue to drive hotel performance in the luxury segment
Stem cell therapy at a hotel spa sounds too good, too outlandish or too something to be real. But for global jetsetters who do not have the time to frequent medical clinics and do not bat an eye at many price tags, it might be the perfect fit.
October 20, 2025Construction costs have stabilized, but hotel developments still face challenges
The Lodging Conference took place at the picturesque JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge during the first full week of October. Despite ongoing challenges in the capital markets, conference attendees remained upbeat, noting recent large transactions as green shoots in the hospitality industry. Coincidentally, the conference venue was sold in a large portfolio deal earlier in the year, underscoring investor interest in trophy assets.
October 20, 2025Hotel chains grow via new brands and conversions, while hotel operators continue to face margin pressures
Three new brands debuted at The Lodging Conference this year. Marriott announced the alternative lodging brand, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy. Hilton unveiled the Outset Collection by Hilton, a lifestyle soft brand in the upper-midscale and upscale categories. Finally, Wyndham launched an economy lifestyle extension to the Dazzler soft band called Dazzler Select.
October 20, 2025Tides could be turning in hotel transactions, as institutional investor participation increased
The last major hotel investment conference of the year, The Lodging Conference, often has a relaxed vibe as attendees gather by the golf courses, pickleball courts and poolside of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge to exchange introductions, discuss business and make deals.
October 17, 2025Smaller hotel markets in the Carolinas exhibit distinct supply and demand patterns
The Carolinas contain several smaller hotel markets with unique supply and demand dynamics.- October 17, 2025
US hotel average daily rate keeps pace with inflation for second straight week
For the second consecutive week, U.S. hotel average daily rate rose at the rate of inflation, up 2.6% for the week of Oct. 5-11. As a result, U.S. hotel revenue per available room rose 0.6%, marking the industry’s first weekly RevPAR increase since the end of August. U.S. hotel occupancy, however, fell for a 16th straight week, with the most recent decline (-1.4 percentage points) half of what had been seen in the previous fortnight, when it was down about 2.5 percentage points. 
October 16, 2025Inflation flattens real rate growth in San Antonio hotels
Despite visible gains in nominal pricing for San Antonio’s downtown upper-tier hotels, the purchasing power of average daily rates, or ADR, remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
October 16, 2025Declining air passenger volume resulted in less ideal hotel performance in Southeast airport submarkets
Traditionally, hotels located in airport submarkets cater to airline crews and distressed passengers due to flight delays or missing connections. Their performance is heavily influenced by fluctuations in airport passenger volume.- October 15, 2025
How government shutdowns affect hotel performance in Washington, DC
Over the past 25 years, the government has shut down five times, and hotel performance in the nation’s hub of governance, the Washington, D.C., region, has suffered each time.
