This summer, consumers were eager to make travel happen, despite rising costs and ongoing macro uncertainty. Hotel companies also touted widespread RevPAR gains in the second quarter, bolstered in part by the FIFA World Cup, along with conversion-fueled portfolio growth.

With fall approaching, hotel players should keep a few trends in mind. 

Investors continue to concentrate on the upper end of the market, with luxury hotels presenting a “compelling” opportunity. Moreover, the U.S. led a record global hotel construction pipeline in Q2 2026, with conversions and luxury dominating. 

Furthermore, food and beverage is playing a more competitive role in determining where travelers plan to stay. This summer, 60% of travelers said they booked a hotel specifically for its restaurant.

Below, Hotel Dive rounds up the key trends and events hospitality professionals should have on their radar for fall 2026