Market Trends

South Korean hospitality group Sono International has announced it will acquire Cross Hotels and Resorts, marking a change of ownership for one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing brands.  Parent company Flight…

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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released its Annual Tourism Monitor 2025, highlighting the remarkable recovery of international visitor arrivals (IVAs) across the Asia Pacific region. According to the report, IVAs in 2024 reached 647.9 million across 46 destinations, marking a 24.1% increase from the previous year and reaching a 91.9% recovery rate compared to pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019.

Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q3 2025 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend Report signals continued momentum for the region’s hospitality industry. At the close of the quarter, the hotel construction pipeline in Latin America currently stands at 751 projects and 116,480 rooms, representing year-over-year (YOY) increases of 17% in projects and 11% in rooms.

Wellness is no longer confined to the spa. Today’s travelers are seeking experiences that enhance sleep, reduce stress, and foster connection, which is shaping where they choose to stay and how much they spend. For boutique and independent hotels, this represents both an opportunity and a challenge: how to define their wellness identity authentically and profitably, without heavy capital investment.

First, a Word on Historical Data Let’s be clear: historical data isn’t useless, but its role has been dangerously misunderstood. Historical data is for autopsies, not for steering. Use your…

The family travel market is thriving. In 2025, nearly half of all travelers (47%) chose multigenerational trips, marking a 17% surge from the year before. For hotels, this trend represents a…

To stay one step ahead in a constantly evolving sector, explore our monthly recap of hotel openings worldwide. Built on the foundation of our weekly maps, this format delivers a…

Luxury and mid market hotels enjoyed a rise in occupancy, room rates and profits in August, while budget hotels lagged behind as they juggle rising costs and dwindling consumer demand,…

As seen in the latest Canada Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of 2025’s third quarter, the total country’s pipeline reached 333 projects with 44,659 rooms, representing year-over-year (YOY) growth of 2% in projects and a robust 9% YOY increase in rooms.