Market Trends

🏨 In 2025, international demand compensated for weaker U.S. performance by major hotel groups. By Q1 2026, U.S. hotels are expected to report their best quarter in a year, aligning with CoStar data showing a 3.6% RevPAR growth. Upper-midscale hotels in the U.S. turned positive for the first time since 2024, and economy-segment hotels recovered to flat year-over-year. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta anticipates a broader market rebound beyond luxury hotels. Analysts will watch for April data and 2026 forecasts.

🏠 On June 3, Steve Case's Exclusive Collective transitions over 200 onefinestay luxury rentals in London and Paris to Veeve. The strategic move refocuses onefinestay's approximately 3,000-property portfolio toward leisure destinations like Lake Como, U.S. Mountain West, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Previously, over 1,000 properties were in the UK and France; now only 277 remain. This pivot targets affluent guests seeking extended stays in upscale locales, with just 40 ultra-luxe homes retained in London.

💻 Ten days ago, Minor Hotels launched a global data platform to enhance customer experience and profitability. Booking.com collaborates with OpenAI to integrate AI into its services. Best Western France, a key market, tests AI for independent hoteliers. Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO of MKG, highlights AI's role in improving productivity but not replacing human touch. The Hospitality Operator Forum fosters discussions on AI's role in the hospitality industry.

🏨 McKinsey reports that service excellence is the top differentiator in the hospitality sector. Technology is reshaping the hotel experience, with 73% of guests preferring tech-integrated stays. Personalization is now crucial, with 71% of consumers expecting it and 76% feeling frustrated without it. The hotel customer journey comprises five stages: Inspiration, Research and Booking, Check-in, In-stay Experience, and Check-out/Post-stay. This journey has evolved due to guests’ demand for seamless and personalized experiences.

🏨 March 2026 in France saw the hospitality sector's resilience against economic disruptions, with overall hotel occupancy increasing by 1.7 percentage points YoY. The Average Daily Rate (ADR) rose by 1.4%, pushing Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) up by 4.3%. The upscale segment led with a 4.1% RevPAR growth, while midscale recorded a 5.0% increase. The budget segment struggled, with a 7.5% RevPAR decline compared to two years prior. Q1 2026 saw a 3.5% RevPAR growth overall.

🌍 2026 reveals Myrtle Beach as the top domestic destination for U.S. travelers, leading alongside New York and Las Vegas. 🌴 Cancun is the favored international spot for the third year, drawing visitors with diving and cultural sites. 🌊 Memorial Day weekend shows Anaheim and Orange Beach as trending destinations. 🏖 Fastest-growing destinations include Kyushu, Japan, and Tropea, Italy. 📈 Trending domestic locales feature Orlando and Longboat Key, Florida. 📍 International spots gaining interest include Green Island, Jamaica, and Bilbao, Spain.

🏠 Grand View Research valued the global serviced apartment market at $112 billion in 2023, projecting growth to $249 billion by 2030, with a 12.7% CAGR. Hilton launches nearly 3,000 units, joining its 10,000 existing stock, with new locations in New York, DC, and Atlanta. Mandarin Oriental expands to 35 homes, adding properties in Italy and Spain. ROOST debuts 59 rooms in Austin, marking its eighth US location. Wilde Aparthotels expands in Europe, focusing on guest wellbeing. Marriott Bonvoy plans 30 new projects worldwide.

🌍 Booking.com's 2026 Travel & Sustainability Report reveals that 74% of travelers consider extreme weather risks when choosing destinations and timing, with 31% canceling trips due to these risks. 26% experienced extreme weather in the last year, prompting shifts beyond traditional peak months. Notably, global searches for Slovenia, Norway, and Finland rose by over 27% during 2025's peak months. 40% of accommodations have adapted operations due to climate risks, impacting guest experiences and reviews.