This research report is a benchmark for development cost across different hotel classes, with research and a compilation of development costs from actual hotel construction budgets, including an illustrated total development cost per room/per product type.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
HVS U.S. Development Cost Survey
This research report is a benchmark for development cost across different hotel classes, with research and a compilation of development costs from actual hotel construction budgets, including an illustrated total development cost per room/per product type.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, June 2026
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
Copenhagen Market Pulse 2026 – Full Steam Ahead in the North
Snapshot of the Copenhagen hotel market in 2026 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.
Sacramento Poised for Long-Term Lodging Growth
Sacramento has emerged as a bright spot in California’s hospitality market, with significant growth underway and on the horizon. Although recent inflation and broader economic pressures have tempered the pace of expansion, future development activity and sustained hospitality demand provide a strong foundation for long-term growth.
From Recovery to Reinvestment: Evolution of the Pinellas Beachfront Hotel Market
Less than two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton reshaped Florida's Gulf Beaches, the Pinellas beachfront lodging market is demonstrating remarkable resilience through renewed tourism demand, major resort reinvestment, and a growing development pipeline.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: June 2026
The U.S. hotel sector continues to show strength, with weekly RevPAR gains averaging 4.0% YTD through May and exceeding 5.0% in recent weeks. Our latest RevPAR growth forecast reflects 3.0% for 2026, which may be on the conservative side if elevated travel trends continue through the summer vacation and fall convention seasons.
Anaheim’s Lodging Outlook Strengthens as Demand Drivers Expand
Anaheim’s hotel market did not deliver the banner 2025 many expected, but the more important story is what lies ahead. Long-term Disney investment, a strengthening convention calendar, and the emergence of mega-development OCVIBE are positioning Anaheim for a new phase of lodging demand growth.
Upgrading Downtown Memphis for Modern Convention Attendees
Memphis has struggled following the pandemic, which resulted in a loss of demand and business for hotels in the market. In response, the City of Memphis has initiated a significant revitalization effort to strengthen the Downtown core and reinvent Memphis as a major destination in the United States.
Cape Town Tourism Shows Resilience Despite Global Uncertainty
Cape Town's tourism has shown remarkable resilience through global crises, with air connectivity proving to be the quiet engine behind its rise as a world-class destination. The numbers reveal surprising insights about where visitors come from, how much they spend, and how growth is spreading well beyond the city itself.
Cleveland’s Quiet Climb: Resilient Hotel Market with a Balanced Demand Base
Cleveland’s hotel market is steadily recovering, driven by growing leisure travel, rebounding group and convention business, and stable healthcare demand. This diverse mix creates a balanced, resilient market, offering consistent performance and long-term stability rather than rapid, volatile growth.
Industry Insights
We have written thousands of articles about all aspects of hospitality, including valuations, investing, lending, operations, asset management, and much more.
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
Snapshot of the Copenhagen hotel market in 2026 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.
Sacramento has emerged as a bright spot in California’s hospitality market, with significant growth underway and on the horizon. Although recent inflation and broader economic pressures have tempered the pace of expansion, future development activity and sustained hospitality demand provide a strong foundation for long-term growth.
Less than two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton reshaped Florida's Gulf Beaches, the Pinellas beachfront lodging market is demonstrating remarkable resilience through renewed tourism demand, major resort reinvestment, and a growing development pipeline.
The U.S. hotel sector continues to show strength, with weekly RevPAR gains averaging 4.0% YTD through May and exceeding 5.0% in recent weeks. Our latest RevPAR growth forecast reflects 3.0% for 2026, which may be on the conservative side if elevated travel trends continue through the summer vacation and fall convention seasons.
Anaheim’s hotel market did not deliver the banner 2025 many expected, but the more important story is what lies ahead. Long-term Disney investment, a strengthening convention calendar, and the emergence of mega-development OCVIBE are positioning Anaheim for a new phase of lodging demand growth.
Memphis has struggled following the pandemic, which resulted in a loss of demand and business for hotels in the market. In response, the City of Memphis has initiated a significant revitalization effort to strengthen the Downtown core and reinvent Memphis as a major destination in the United States.
Cape Town's tourism has shown remarkable resilience through global crises, with air connectivity proving to be the quiet engine behind its rise as a world-class destination. The numbers reveal surprising insights about where visitors come from, how much they spend, and how growth is spreading well beyond the city itself.
Cleveland’s hotel market is steadily recovering, driven by growing leisure travel, rebounding group and convention business, and stable healthcare demand. This diverse mix creates a balanced, resilient market, offering consistent performance and long-term stability rather than rapid, volatile growth.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.