June 13, 2025
US hotels kick off June with underwhelming weekday performance
In the final week of May, U.S. hotels notably experienced a lackluster weekend. But at the start of June, that weak performance has shifted to the weekdays.
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June 11, 2025Hotel construction ramps up in DC area, with several high-profile hotels in the works
The Washington, D.C., hotel pipeline remains strong despite elevated construction costs, with more than 2,900 rooms scheduled to open over the next two years — including several high-profile hotels.
June 11, 2025Houston hotel market maintains robust hotel performance
Houston's hotel market maintained strong momentum through April 2025, with a 12-month performance showing double-digit growth across key submarkets.
June 11, 2025The unlikely places Americans vacationed on their most recent holiday weekend
With a longer spring break calendar due in part to a late Easter, many Americans found themselves faced with a major holiday shortly after returning from their spring break trips.
June 10, 2025Downtown Austin, Texas, upper-tier hotels show effect of convention center closure in April
The Austin Convention Center officially closed in April following the South by Southwest conference in March. Now that the convention center is in its demolition stage, April's performance results reveal the initial impacts of the city's four-year plan to build a new one.
June 9, 2025Scottsdale, Arizona, demonstrates investor appetite for high-end hotels
Hotel transactions through May 2025 reveal that U.S. sales activity for single property deals above $200 million declined 36% compared to last year, reaching just over $1 billion in sales.
June 9, 2025Labor costs surge in LA hotels as $30 hourly wage floor advances
The Los Angeles City Council’s approval in May of a $30 minimum wage by July 2028 for hotel workers comes amid an already steep climb in labor costs across the city’s hospitality sector, new data shows.
June 9, 2025Why the West Coast is ripe for hotel brand takeovers
As ground-up hotel development faces sustained headwinds, conversions have emerged as a key strategy for growth. However, the opportunity for conversions varies significantly by market, often depending on the mix of branded versus independent properties. An analysis of the top 25 U.S. markets reveals a clear pattern: Markets with a higher share of independent hotels tend to offer greater potential for conversions into branded flags.
June 6, 2025With fewer schools out for summer, US hotels experience slow start to season
The days following Memorial Day make for a transitional week for the U.S. hotel industry with the start of summer break for some and the final days of the school calendar for others. A slightly later end to the school year in more districts this year as well as weak performance in the south resulted in U.S. hotel revenue per available room falling 1.9% for the week ending May 31.
June 5, 2025Hotel performance underwhelms during Epic Universe's big opening weekend in Orlando
Epic Universe was touted as Universal's most innovative and immersive theme park, with the highly anticipated amusement park in Orlando, Florida, generating excitement over its groundbreaking immersion, massive size and featured franchises, including Super Nintendo, Harry Potter and How To Train Your Dragon.
June 5, 2025Analysts, economist outline factors behind more conservative US hotel outlooks
NEW YORK — Hotel data experts took a deep dive on what's happening in the industry at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum this week to explain the macroeconomic factors pressuring travel and tourism in realistic ways.
June 5, 2025The upsides and downsides to the revised US hotel forecast
NEW YORK — As demand for hotel rooms in the U.S. cools amid big-picture uncertainties, forecasts for how hotel performance will play out the rest of this year follow.
June 4, 2025Extended-stay hotels: The hybrid asset class winning over customers and investors
Once an overlooked segment of the lodging industry, extended stay hotels have emerged as a compelling investment target for many investors and flagship brands in recent years. At last week’s IMN Extended Stay Forum in Atlanta, industry experts discussed how this sector’s unique positioning at the crossroads of hospitality and residential drives its appeal in today’s changing market despite, or perhaps because of, current market uncertainties. Here’s a recap of what experts had to say.
June 4, 2025From de-flagging waves to brand-hopping booms, conversion trends trace the industry's evolution
Over the past three decades, hotel conversion trends have reflected a dynamic and ever-shifting industry landscape shaped by economic cycles, evolving brand strategies and owner decision-making. Between 1990 and May 2025, approximately 23,000 hotels changed brand affiliation, while 19,400 properties de-flagged to become independent, and 16,600 transitioned from independent to branded status.
June 3, 2025Three markets in Florida emerge as top luxury hotel performers
The hospitality industry has witnessed a split in hotel performance for several years, with luxury hotels continuing to gain revenue per available room post-pandemic due to affluent travelers' resiliency despite economic uncertainty.- June 2, 2025
US economy reaches 'pivotal moment' as hoteliers await rocky second half of the year
With almost half of 2025 in the rearview mirror, the travel and hospitality industries have faced a bevy of challenges. As proposed and enforced tariffs fluctuate — even on a daily basis at times — hoteliers have lived in a purgatory of uncertainty when it comes to making big business decisions. 
May 30, 2025Hotel investment flows into Texas Hill Country
Fredericksburg, Texas, one hour outside of Austin and San Antonio in the middle of Texas Hill Country, is experiencing a wave of hotel development interest. Nine planned properties totaling over 1,150 rooms are either in the final planning or proposed stages through 2030, marking a large expansion of the city's tourism infrastructure.
May 30, 2025Hotel conversions climb as new builds shrink
Conversions account for a large share of hotel openings every year. As new construction loses momentum, conversions are rising as a preferred growth strategy.
May 30, 2025San Antonio hotels see split performance as weekends offset weekday declines
The San Antonio hotel market faced a rocky April, with overall monthly performance remaining subdued despite pockets of strength.- May 30, 2025
Summer travel season kicks off with strong Memorial Day
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start to summer, TSA screening volume on May 23 was the third highest for any day in history.
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