A notable decline in US hotel bookings contrasts with rising volumes in allied countries, stable global rates, and changing travel behaviors
May 8, 2025
HotelHub, a leading provider of hotel booking technology for travel management companies, has released its first 2025 report, uncovering a notable downturn in us hotel bookings in the first quarter of the year. While global booking volumes remained relatively stable compared to q1 2024, the us experienced a nearly 8% drop, likely influenced by policy changes under the new administration. Meanwhile, allied countries like canada, the uk, and france saw booking volumes rise, potentially signaling a shift in corporate travel behavior amid international uncertainty.
Key takeaways
- US hotel bookings drop by 7.76% in q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, amid domestic and foreign policy changes.
- Canada, UK, and France see increases in hotel bookings, with canada up 9.94%, uk up 7.15%, and france up 3.02%.
- Global average hotel rates remain stable, rising only 0.19% year-on-year to $177 per night, a contrast to sharp increases seen in 2024.
- Rates fall in key cities: london (-3.92%), paris (-3.38%), new york (-3.09%), toronto (-15%), and los angeles (-15%).
- Booking lead times increase globally by 5.95%, but US domestic lead times drop by 1.68%, hinting at more last-minute local travel from businesses.
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