U.S. Hotel Industry Revenue Rises 3.8% in Q1 2026 Despite Geopolitical and Economic Challenges, Reports LWHA.
📈 In Q1 2026, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, notably the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, led to a global energy supply shock. U.S. real GDP grew by 2.0%, with unemployment steady at 4.3%. The U.S. hotel industry saw a 3.8% RevPAR increase, benefiting from a 2.0% rise in room night demand. Despite economic challenges, hotel sales totaled $4.6 billion from 110 transactions. Elevated oil prices and tariffs continue to challenge inflation control.
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