Market Trends

🗺 By 2040, 77% of global travel spending ($15 trillion) will be domestic, totaling $11.7 trillion—tripling from today's $4.1 trillion. Domestic, regional, and international travel will see 3x, 3x, and 3.3x growth respectively. Destinations like Riyadh, rural Chinese provinces, and Bavaria are becoming more popular as people redefine "exotic." Local opportunities are key, and regional partnerships are crucial with a 6.9% CAGR. The "staycation" trend is gaining profitability.

🏠 In June 2025, CoStar reported global hotel pipeline data. In Europe, 431,736 rooms were under contract, up 2.9%, with the UK and Germany leading construction. Asia Pacific saw 957,254 rooms, up 4.2%, led by China. The Middle East & Africa's pipeline dropped 2.6%, with Saudi Arabia and UAE leading. The Americas had 902,952 rooms under contract, up 1.1%, mostly in the U.S. Overall, growth except in the Middle East & Africa.

📍 Premium hotel signings increased by 150% since 2019, with over 500 hotels globally. Accor plans 250 future premium openings, adding 53,000 rooms. Pullman's network will expand by 50% in four years, focusing on China, India, and Indonesia. TRIBE brand has 20 hotels, with 40 more in development. Accor owns over 300 extended-stay properties. Aims for 300 hotels in India by 2030. Acquired 17 contracts in the Americas, converting them to various brands like Swissôtel and Mercure.

🏨 June 2025, Arlington, Virginia: U.S. hotel rooms under construction decreased by 11.9% to 138,922 rooms from June 2024, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline. Final planning rooms slightly dropped by 0.1% to 266,276, while planning rooms increased by 4.8% to 349,802. More than half of rooms in development are in the South, mostly outside Top 25 Markets. Mid-tier segments, especially Upscale and Upper Upscale, dominate construction focus despite a 20-quarter low in overall development.

🏁 2025 Tour de France set off outside France for the first time since 2022, starting in the Nord region. Lille's hotels saw record occupancy, reaching 78.9%, an increase of 21.7 points from the previous year. On July 3, over 42,000 spectators attended the team parade, with hotel occupancy peaking at 87.9%, and further rising to 90.9% on July 4. These figures highlight the Tour's significant impact on regional tourism and hospitality.

🏨 Soft brand hotels, blending individual charm with major group support, have emerged as a key trend in hospitality since independent hotels faced marketing challenges post-1950s branding surge. Millennials and Gen Z favor authentic, local experiences, driving demand. Soft brands offer brand reliability and loyalty perks alongside unique experiences, attracting both travelers and owners. These hotels balance creative freedom with operational support, leveraging online platforms for global reach. Expected to persist, they cater to travelers' desires for flexibility and authenticity.