Although a slow COVID recovery and negative news cycles previously cast doubt on New Orleans’ viability as a vacation destination, the popularity of the city is supporting strong leisure travel rebound and an optimistic convention schedule.
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Looking Toward the Normalization of the New Orleans Hotel Market
Although a slow COVID recovery and negative news cycles previously cast doubt on New Orleans’ viability as a vacation destination, the popularity of the city is supporting strong leisure travel rebound and an optimistic convention schedule.
The Growth Driving Hospitality Strength in Raleigh
Raleigh’s hotel market outlook remains strong, supported by its role as North Carolina’s capital and its education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Demand, ADR, and RevPAR continue to rise despite new supply additions, with demand growth outpacing new supply. Major convention, mixed-use, and healthcare developments are expected to further strengthen hotel demand.
Philadelphia Lodging Market: Post-Pandemic, Today, and Beyond
Philadelphia has experienced a slower demand rebound from the effects of the pandemic. However, despite some current external headwinds, there is significant optimism for the city on the horizon, with upward momentum expected in 2026 and beyond.
Hotel Investment Risk and Performance by Product Type in Kansas City
This article evaluates how full-service, select- and limited-service, and extended-stay hotels in the Kansas City metro market have performed across economic cycles. Our analysis highlights key differences in revenue potential, risk exposure, and recovery patterns to inform development and investment decisions.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: March 2026
U.S. hotel performance is posting notable gains compared with 2025 levels, as travel continues to be a priority for many despite persistent inflation, the Middle Eastern conflict, and longer security lines at airports. While luxury hotels are posting the greatest RevPAR gains, even economy and midscale hotels are showing occupancy improvement (as we expected).
Sedona’s Lodging Market: Resilience and Pricing Power
Nestled among the iconic red rock formations of northern Arizona, Sedona is one of the most distinctive leisure destinations in the American Southwest. Over the past decade, Sedona’s hotel market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, supported by strong leisure demand, constrained hotel supply, and a reputation as a premium outdoor and wellness destination.
Why Is San Diego a Favorite Among Hotel Investors?
San Diego remains one of the West Coast’s most attractive hotel investment markets, driven by diversified demand from leisure, conventions, military, and life sciences. With roughly 45% of downtown keys owned by REITs and private equity, the market reflects strong institutional confidence, resilient performance, active transactions, and long-term growth supported by major infrastructure investments.
HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2026
While Las Vegas experienced moderation in several key performance metrics in 2025 relative to 2024, the market demonstrated continued resilience, supported by a strong calendar of major events, sports-related visitation, and a diversified entertainment offering. In 2026, Las Vegas is expected to maintain solid operating fundamentals, with growth patterns continuing to normalize following the post-pandemic rebound.
Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply
Park City is experiencing an unprecedented wave of residential and hotel development, driven by expanding ski infrastructure and growing year-round demand. This article places current lodging growth in context by comparing Park City’s hotel supply to that of other mature ski resorts, illustrating why the market remains well positioned to absorb additional inventory over time.
Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford
Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.
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Raleigh’s hotel market outlook remains strong, supported by its role as North Carolina’s capital and its education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Demand, ADR, and RevPAR continue to rise despite new supply additions, with demand growth outpacing new supply. Major convention, mixed-use, and healthcare developments are expected to further strengthen hotel demand.
Philadelphia has experienced a slower demand rebound from the effects of the pandemic. However, despite some current external headwinds, there is significant optimism for the city on the horizon, with upward momentum expected in 2026 and beyond.
This article evaluates how full-service, select- and limited-service, and extended-stay hotels in the Kansas City metro market have performed across economic cycles. Our analysis highlights key differences in revenue potential, risk exposure, and recovery patterns to inform development and investment decisions.
U.S. hotel performance is posting notable gains compared with 2025 levels, as travel continues to be a priority for many despite persistent inflation, the Middle Eastern conflict, and longer security lines at airports. While luxury hotels are posting the greatest RevPAR gains, even economy and midscale hotels are showing occupancy improvement (as we expected).
Nestled among the iconic red rock formations of northern Arizona, Sedona is one of the most distinctive leisure destinations in the American Southwest. Over the past decade, Sedona’s hotel market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, supported by strong leisure demand, constrained hotel supply, and a reputation as a premium outdoor and wellness destination.
San Diego remains one of the West Coast’s most attractive hotel investment markets, driven by diversified demand from leisure, conventions, military, and life sciences. With roughly 45% of downtown keys owned by REITs and private equity, the market reflects strong institutional confidence, resilient performance, active transactions, and long-term growth supported by major infrastructure investments.
While Las Vegas experienced moderation in several key performance metrics in 2025 relative to 2024, the market demonstrated continued resilience, supported by a strong calendar of major events, sports-related visitation, and a diversified entertainment offering. In 2026, Las Vegas is expected to maintain solid operating fundamentals, with growth patterns continuing to normalize following the post-pandemic rebound.
Park City is experiencing an unprecedented wave of residential and hotel development, driven by expanding ski infrastructure and growing year-round demand. This article places current lodging growth in context by comparing Park City’s hotel supply to that of other mature ski resorts, illustrating why the market remains well positioned to absorb additional inventory over time.
Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.
Robust demand in urban centers continues to drive Canadian hotel values despite high interest rate environment.