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Originally seen HERE.You don’t need statistics to know that airports and aeroplanes are crammed far more densely than they used to be. But a report by Boston Consulting Group spells out just how quickly the travel industry is growing. The company’s global review of leisure travel, based on a survey of nearly 5,000 travellers, estimates that annual consumer expenditure on travel will triple, from Continue Reading about The Leisure Travel Market Will Be Worth $15 Trillion by 2040, Report Says

Originally seen HERE. With $6.2 billion in hotel CMBS loans scheduled to mature this year, the hospitality sector is staring down its most active refinancing cycle since the pandemic era. But despite concerns around rate pressure, asset-level performance and capital availability, the reality is less of a crisis and more of a slow burn. Structural relief mechanisms and temporary income stability Continue Reading about The wall may hold through year-end, but the foundation is shifting. For both borrowers and lenders, the time to plan for what’s next is now.

Originally seen HERE.Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, including Kempinski Hotels, Corinthia Group and Pan Pacific Hotels Group, provided an optimistic outlook on the future of the hospitality industry at its annual CEO meeting in Brussels.  Over thirty CEOs and senior representatives of over 45 hotel brands met at the Corinthia Hotel Brussels to Continue Reading about Global Hotel Industry Receives Vote of Confidence From Hospitality Execs

Originally seen HERE.  The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 21 June. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. 15-21 June 2025 (percentage change from comparable week in 2024): Among the Top 25 Markets, San Francisco saw the Continue Reading about U.S. hotel results for week ending 21 June

Originally seen HERE. After years of pandemic-driven disruption, RevPAR has largely returned to pre-2020 levels across many US hotel markets, particularly those with strong leisure demand. This metric increased by 1.8 percent last year, with CoStar noting it reached $99.94. On top of this, CBRE projects a 2 percent growth in RevPAR for 2025, driven by modest increases in inbound international Continue Reading about How insurance has become a disruptive force in hotel underwriting

Originally seen HERE. Faced with rising costs, tariffs, labor issues, insurance, deferred maintenance, and accelerating technology, hotel leaders must find ways to tackle this “challenging time of great uncertainty,” according to Rosanna Maietta, president and CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association. Speaking at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum on a panel about the Continue Reading about HM on Location: U.S. hotel industry counts reasons to be cheerful amid noise

Originally seen HERE. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, hotels face unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—in attracting and converting guests. While a lost booking might seem like a setback at first glance, it can also provide crucial clues into guest behavior and market trends. By diving deep into data across booking engines, metasearch platforms, SEO and digital advertising, Continue Reading about Losing bookings? With strategic digital insights, not everything is lost.

Originally seen HERE. AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period from Thursday, May 22, to Monday, May 26. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year and sets a new Memorial Day weekend record. The previous record was set back in 2005 with 44 million people. Despite Continue Reading about AAA: 45.1 Million Travelers Expected to Go 50 Miles or More for Memorial Day Weekend