September 12, 2025
US hotel performance decline continues as September begins
U.S. hotel revenue per available room dropped 0.7% in the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. This was RevPAR’s 19th weekly drop this year and 12th in the past 16 weeks.
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- September 12, 2025
US Open serves end-of-summer win for New York hoteliers
The U.S. Open Tennis Championships comes to Queens, New York, once a year, providing hoteliers in the greater New York City market with an annual shot to ace the end of the summer. 
September 11, 2025More US hotel submarkets are losing revenue per available room, echoing prior downturns
The U.S. hotel industry is made up of 691 submarkets. Each month some of the submarkets gain revenue per available room, or RevPAR, compared to the same month in the prior year. In a healthy environment, the ratio of submarkets gaining revenue is higher than the percentage of submarkets losing ground.
September 11, 2025Hotels in two Southeast US cities expected to score during 2026 World Cup
Two Southeast U.S. hotel markets are expected to see performance gains during the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 11 to July 19, according to a CoStar forecast.- September 10, 2025
How conversions fit into the US hotel development picture
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — With economic and financial market conditions stymying both new hotel development and transactions, many hotel owners have focused on conversions to revamp their portfolios. 
September 9, 2025Consumer price index 'lodging away from home' and average daily rate data indicate less pricing power for hoteliers
The comparison of the backward-looking average daily rate and the more forward-looking consumer price index component of “other lodging away from home,” are showing weakness.
September 9, 2025From volume to value: The new shape of group demand in UK hotels
Average rates for the group segment offer some support in driving revenues, despite demand patterns being more volatile, according to the latest CoStar data.
September 8, 2025Major West Coast hotels face foreclosures and ownership shake-ups amid debt pressures
The U.S. hotel sector is facing an uptick in distress, with several high-profile properties in key markets changing hands through foreclosure, deed-in-lieu transfers and other lender-driven actions.
September 5, 2025Shifts in Canadian travel reflected in regional hotel performance
Florida’s hotel sector continued to perform well through July 2025. Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, a key metric of a hotel's revenue performance, has increased 3.5% year-to-date. The increase was largely fueled by a 3% gain in average daily rates.- September 5, 2025
US hotels end three-week performance slump with slight gains
U.S. hotel revenue per available room rose for the first time in three weeks from Aug. 24-30, but the 0.2% RevPAR increase was nothing to celebrate. Average daily rate rose 1%, driving the slight gain, while occupancy (-0.5 percentage points) was down for the 10th week in a row. - September 5, 2025
US travelers flock to the airport for Labor Day travel
The unofficial end of the summer saw U.S. travelers piling into airports at a record pace. 
September 4, 2025JLL Hotels exec sees 'perfect recipe' for increased hotel transactions beginning later this year
When Kevin Davis, Americas CEO at JLL Hotels & Hospitality, looks into his crystal ball — powered by the recently released U.S. Hotel Investment Trends report — he sees hotel transaction activity increasing in the coming months.
September 4, 2025Tourism Economics' Adam Sacks on downgraded US hotel forecast
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The near-term outlook for U.S. hotel industry performance is murkier than previously expected, highlighted by CoStar and Tourism Economics downgrading growth projections in a revised forecast released in early August.- September 4, 2025
The factors at play when hotel owners review markets for new projects
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The decision where to build a new hotel is just as important as the decision to build itself. - September 3, 2025
What travelers want from international trips, group meetings and large events
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Over the past few years, U.S. hoteliers have waited for demand to recover across all segments, but two of the biggest pain points are fewer international inbound visitors and slowing group demand. 
September 2, 2025Fewer international travelers are flying to the US, but they’re projected to spend more
International inbound travel to the United States has been declining for several months, as travelers dealt with the uncertainty resulting from tariff negotiations and tightened border security.- September 2, 2025
Short-term rentals continue to grow supply, demand but hotels have urban market edge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — For years, short-term rentals have continued to pose a threat to hotel market share thanks to the rise in popularity for booking platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. 
August 29, 202550% room supply growth over the last decade finally affects Nashville hotel performance
Nashville entered 2025 following a challenging 2024, with hotel performance remaining subdued as supply continues to outpace demand growth. The city’s hotel inventory expanded from approximately 40,000 rooms in 2014 to nearly 60,000 rooms in 2024, representing a 50% increase in supply.
August 29, 2025Calendar shifts make August and September tough for US hoteliers
With summer leisure travel season essentially in the rearview mirror, hotel analysts are sounding early cautions about future travel disruptions.- August 29, 2025
US hotel performance continues August slide
In the week of Aug. 17-23, U.S. hotel revenue per available room fell 1.3%, marking the third consecutive weekly decrease and 10th decline in the past 12 weeks.
