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HotelData.com H1 2026 Hotel Profitability Report Shows Stronger Profit Results, but a More Divided US Market

Denver, Colorado – August 20, 2026 HotelData.com today released the H1 2026 Profitability Performance Report , highlighting significant profit gains through the first half of the year as gross operating profit (GOP) margin rose 3.6 points to 44.9%, compared to H1 2025. RevPAR improved 8.9% to $144.01, and TRevPAR grew 9.2% to $189.30 across the HotelData sample of approximately 5,000 U.S. hotels. The gains, however, varied significantly by chain scale. Key Findings GOP% rose 3.6 points…

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Aura Hoteles Expands to Six Properties in Galicia, Adopts Cloudbeds for Scalable Hospitality Technology Platform

📈 Within months of its launch, Aura Hoteles expanded to six properties across Galicia, Spain, aiming to grow further locally and internationally. Founded by travel distribution entrepreneurs, Aura integrates tech from day one to enhance guest experiences beyond accommodation, using Cloudbeds as its platform. The company developed custom applications, including guest management and communication tools, leveraging Cloudbeds’ Open API. Aura’s strategy focuses on a unified system for…

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HSMAI Europe Sets Its Sights on Turkey — Building Something New in One of the World’s Most Dynamic Hospitality Markets

HSMAI Europe is preparing to build a strong presence in Turkey , with high ambitions for one of the world’s most important and dynamic hospitality markets. Under a new agreement between HSMAI Global and HSMAI Europe , HSMAI Europe will develop and manage HSMAI activities in Turkey on behalf of HSMAI Global, including membership, partnerships, sponsorships, programmes and events. The…

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