Hotel industry forecast 2026: Technology, development, labor and more

Hospitality experts share the top trends that will impact hotels this year, shedding light on a growing wealth bifurcation, AI advancements and brand proliferation. 

By Jenna Graber • Jan. 30, 2026

US hotel RevPAR, ADR set for growth in 2026: report

Despite dampened hotel performance in 2025, more stable travel fundamentals could bring a boost for the industry this year and beyond, per CoStar and Tourism Economics.

By Jenna Graber • Jan. 28, 2026

Government shutdown caused $6.1B loss in travel, related sectors

The U.S. saw an average of about 88,000 fewer trips per day and direct trip-related losses of $2.7 billion, according to research from U.S. Travel and Tourism Economics.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 9, 2026

Ritz-Carlton becomes latest luxury hotel brand to come to Indianapolis

The new Marriott-brand hotel, part of a larger mixed-use redevelopment, comes as the city invests $3 billion to elevate its downtown for business travelers.

By Jenna Graber • Jan. 9, 2026

10 impactful hospitality executive interviews from 2025

C-suite execs from Hyatt, Marriott and Choice Hotels gave insights into technology and development trends, while brand leaders and owners shed light on operations and performance.

By Jenna Graber • Dec. 19, 2025

Brookfield buys Sheraton Phoenix Downtown from Blackstone

The 1,003-key convention center hotel sold in “one of the largest hotel sales in Arizona’s history,” according to JLL, which brokered the transaction.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 19, 2025

RevPAR dips, a lack of trips, Sonder’s slip and more from Q3 earnings

Despite widespread U.S. RevPAR declines amid travel turbulence, hotel CEOs are optimistic about the luxury segment, conversions and artificial intelligence.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 17, 2025

US RevPAR will decline in 2025: CoStar, Tourism Economics

In their final hotel forecast revision of the year, the companies further downgraded their full-year outlook, now expecting RevPAR to drop 0.4% amid rising costs and policy uncertainty.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 14, 2025

US hotels face financial burden following nationwide flight cuts

The FAA’s flight capacity reductions will cost hotels millions each day, with “concerning” losses ahead if the shutdown continues through Thanksgiving, hospitality pros share.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 7, 2025

Choice Hotels looks to international markets as US remains challenged

The company’s international business is now its highest growth opportunity, per CEO Patrick Pacious, as U.S. RevPAR dropped 3.2% year over year in the third quarter.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 5, 2025

How will New York City’s hotel industry be impacted by a new mayor?

As Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off, decisions made on affordability, safety and workplace regulations could have a significant effect on local hotels.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 3, 2025

AHLA’s Rosanna Maietta reflects on first year as president and CEO

The association leader sat down with Hotel Dive to discuss her top accomplishments from the past year and what still needs to be done on the regulatory front.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 28, 2025

Key hospitality industry takeaways from Lodging Conference 2025

At the annual event in October, executives shared the biggest challenges facing hotels this year as well as top opportunities for growth.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 27, 2025

IHG touts new collection brand as US RevPAR slips in Q3

The upscale to upper upscale brand will initially focus on IHG’s EMEAA region. Meanwhile, in the Americas, RevPAR in the quarter fell nearly 1%.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 24, 2025

Hilton posts ‘softer-than-expected’ RevPAR for ‘noisy’ Q3

Hilton kicked off the hotel industry’s earnings season on Wednesday. Could the company’s RevPAR declines foretell others’ results? 

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 22, 2025

Manhattan hotel performance bolstered by luxury in H1

The New York City market saw RevPAR increase 7.1% year over year in the half, led by ADR gains, as wealthy travelers immune to inflationary pressures continued to spend.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 17, 2025

Top 4 hotel trends from 2025’s Lodging Conference

At the event, hospitality executives discussed tariff and economic challenges as well as opportunities in the lifestyle segment and with artificial intelligence.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 16, 2025

Hospitality CEOs share what’s top of mind at Lodging Conference

Chief executives at Highgate, Peachtree Group, Sonesta Hotels and more offered their thoughts on brand proliferation, union labor and tariffs at last week’s annual event.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 15, 2025

Hilton breaks ground on Signia convention hotel in Savannah, Georgia

Signia by Hilton Savannah joins the events-focused brand’s growing portfolio, including a newly opened hotel in Atlanta and forthcoming ones in Indianapolis and San Antonio, Texas.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 14, 2025

The ‘emotional motivations’ driving traveler decisions in 2026: Hilton

Travelers will be focused on trust, familiarity and the “why,” not the “where,” when it comes to hotel and trip choices, according to a new report.

By Michele Laufik • Oct. 10, 2025

A pulse check on US hotel performance in a challenged economy

At the 2025 Lodging Conference, executives and economists shared “a tale of two industries,” where economic turmoil affects different hotel consumer groups in starkly different ways.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 9, 2025

Hotels remain the top lodging choice for holiday travelers

Although four in five hotel guests plan to stay at midscale or higher-end properties by the end of the year, “rising costs and economic uncertainty are having a lingering effect on travel plans,” per AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta.

By Michele Laufik • Oct. 6, 2025

The top hospitality conferences to attend in 2026

Hospitality professionals can network, learn and do business at the industry’s biggest events of the year, which cover hotel development, investment, technology and more.

By Jenna Graber • Updated Jan. 27, 2026

Hospitality Market Spotlight: New Orleans

The Louisiana city punches above its weight in leisure and convention travel, hospitality pros say.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 29, 2025

Los Angeles greenlights controversial $2.6B convention center

Despite concerns about L.A.'s fiscal health and the project’s impacts, the job will proceed as the city prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 26, 2025