Our forecast is anticipating a strong fall meeting and convention season, following very solid summer performance. ADR is the star of the show this year, with a robust stock market and a propensity for booking more luxury and upper-upscale stays lifting the overall average well beyond initial expectations. Other factors currently impacting our industry include youth sports and staffing challenges.

After a stable fiscal-year 2026, the recently published fiscal-year 2027 per-diem rates indicate a return to measured growth, with the standard continental United States (CONUS) lodging allowance increasing by $3 per night. This article explores how long-term trends continue to reveal significant differences among U.S. lodging markets, particularly in major gateway cities and resort destinations.

Boise's hospitality market has traditionally been supported by government, education, and healthcare demand. In recent years, however, strong population growth and significant technology sector expansion have emerged as key drivers of economic activity, fueling new hotel development and supporting strong lodging performance throughout the market.

To measure the impact of the FIFA World Cup in eleven U.S. cities, we compare occupancy rates, ADR, RevPAR, and rooms revenue during the weeks of World Cup matches to the same weeks in 2025, as adjusted for the expected change in these variables in the absence of the FIFA events. We demonstrate a wide variance in the impact in host cities and discuss the underlying factors that influence these differences.

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.

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.

The AAHOA Central Midwest Conference in Oklahoma City highlighted key hospitality issues, including rising ADA-compliance concerns. Attendees also discussed market trends, noting stable financing despite recent interest rate fluctuations.

Snapshot of the Armenia hotel market in 2026 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.

The 2026 ARDA Spring Conference highlighted a strong, evolving timeshare industry, marked by high occupancy, steady sales, and growing adoption of AI and flexible ownership models. Consolidation among major brands and the phase-out of outdated resorts are reshaping the sector while strengthening its long-term stability and consumer appeal.

Eugene’s hotel market has experienced strong growth in recent years and continues to benefit from significant investment in the city. Eugene has emerged as a leading Pacific Northwest travel destination, and hotel demand benefits from its mix of demand generators that have resulted in increased commercial demand and a strong tourism industry.