HVS was proud to sponsor NYU IHIF this year. Following several months of surprisingly strong RevPAR and revenue growth, the mood was much improved from ALIS. Conversations around AI, branded residential, and renovations and conversions were most prevalent. Transaction activity is lagging the market recovery, but indications are that the buyer/seller gap is narrowing.

To measure the impact of convention center events, HVS analyzes daily hotel occupancy and ADR data to evaluate how convention events affect overall lodging revenues across entire markets and submarkets. We demonstrate how the impact on hotel occupancy and room rates varies based on market conditions.

Jersey City has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by extensive commercial and residential development efforts. Strong connectivity to Manhattan, combined with expansive Hudson River waterfront areas, has enhanced the city’s appeal to residents and businesses seeking accessibility to New York City with relatively lower costs.

HVS is pleased to present the Hospitality GCC Hotel Owner & Investor Survey, offering insights into market sentiment and expectations across the region. While uncertainty continues to influence decision-making, the hospitality sector has consistently shown resilience and adaptability. Investors that remain flexible and responsive to evolving market trends are likely to be better positioned for future opportunities.

Nehmer and HVS Design, leading architecture, interior design, and project management firms specializing in the hospitality industry, are proud to announce the release of the 2026 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide. The Guide is a comprehensive listing of capital expenditure construction and FF&E costs for hotel renovations. Now in its 18th year, the 2026 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide evaluates costs in a variety of hotel tiers, including Economy, Extended…

A review of how a Branded Residential component can, in a world of rising construction costs, make new-build development make financial sense.

The 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict caused a sharp, rapid disruption to GCC hospitality by collapsing aviation capacity and traveler confidence. While flights began recovering after April, hotel demand lagged. Internationally exposed markets like the UAE were hit hardest, while Saudi Arabia showed resilience due to domestic and religious demand. Recovery is expected to be gradual, driven more by confidence than connectivity.

In Focus: Singapore provides an overview of Singapore's tourism landscape and hotel market performance, infrastructure developments, hotel transactions and investments in 2025, an in-focus topic on wellness within the hospitality sector, as well as an outlook.

Raleigh’s hotel market outlook remains strong, supported by its role as North Carolina’s capital and its education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Demand, ADR, and RevPAR continue to rise despite new supply additions, with demand growth outpacing new supply. Major convention, mixed-use, and healthcare developments are expected to further strengthen hotel demand.

Nestled among the iconic red rock formations of northern Arizona, Sedona is one of the most distinctive leisure destinations in the American Southwest. Over the past decade, Sedona’s hotel market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, supported by strong leisure demand, constrained hotel supply, and a reputation as a premium outdoor and wellness destination.