RevPAR and hotel performance, all in one feed. This hub brings together the latest news, benchmarks and analysis around hotel performance metrics, curated by 10 Minutes News. Keep up with how the industry measures success.
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Beyond the Budget: Building a Smarter Business Plan for 2027
18 August 2026It is that time of year when many of us in the hospitality industry begin formalizing our business plans for the coming year. While the budget is an important part of the process, it should never be developed in isolation. At Newport Hospitality Group, our annual business plan consists of three primary elements: a capital plan, a commercial strategy, and an operating budget. Each requires a different discipline, but aligning all three is crucial to developing a meaningful roadmap for…
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hotelAVE 2Q26 Hospitality Dashboard
18 August 2026Providence, RI – August 2026 / NewsmakerAlert: hotelAVE 2Q26 Hospitality Dashboard 1. Everybody rasied their 2026 YE RevPAR guidance. REIT’s and brands raised their year-end RevPAR guidance ranging from 1% to 9%. CoStar raised their year-end guidance to 4.4%. 2. REIT’s and brands reported strong corporate transient and group demand, particularly in luxury assets, propelling upward revisions in year-end topline and EBITDA estimates. The rebound in leisure demand is particularly evident in the growth in transient wholesale and tour/wholesale and SMERF group…
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The RevPAR Trap: Why Chasing 100% Occupancy Could Be Killing Your Bottom Line
17 August 2026This article was written by Revoptimum. Click here to read the original article Introduction: The Illusion of the Full House There is a classic operational milestone that many hotel general managers love to celebrate: hitting 100% occupancy. Hanging a “No Vacancy” sign and watching a busy lobby feels like an unambiguous success for a front-office team. However, from a commercial and ownership perspective, running a completely full house is often a clear warning sign of an underpriced property. Chasing high…
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What does hotel dynamic pricing software actually do?
14 August 2026Most independent hoteliers (rightly) don’t question whether pricing matters. Two of the most pertinent questions you probably do find yourself asking are what does AI-powered pricing software actually do once it’s switched on and can it be trusted to make good decisions without taking away my control? If you run a lean property, your pricing process may still involve checking competitor pricing, logging into multiple OTA extranets and making manual updates whenever demand changes. This all makes sense. But it…
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Asia-Pacific investors plow into European hotel assets: report
13 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article European hotel investment totaled €11.7 billion in the first half of 2026, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest MarketBeat Europe Hospitality report. The figure was 19.5% above the 10-year average but represented a 9.5% year-over-year decline. Transactions above €100 million rose 30% YOY, spanning single assets and larger portfolios. The activity included the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, the Westminster Curio Collection in London and the Park Hyatt…
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India’s luxury hospitality industry tests its dependence on international guests
13 August 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article The ministry recorded 9.02 million foreign arrivals in 2025, down 9.4% year on year, and still below the peak of 10.93 million reached in 2019. A significant part of this decline is due to the collapse in arrivals from Bangladesh following the tightening of visa rules decided by New Delhi. Excluding Bangladesh, international arrivals were still up 4.25% last year. The 2026 shock is directly affecting air…
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Can AI Ads Become the New Metasearch, Top Hotels Earn EUR257 Per Room from Room Service vs. EUR99 at the Median, the PMS Debate Exposed from the Inside
13 August 2026Yesterday’s ChatGPT Ads beta results put a CPC number on AI advertising for the first time. Today the World Panel asks the structural question that number raises: are AI ad platforms going to follow the metasearch playbook, starting with direct booking promise, scaling to commodity channel, ending with margin extraction? The answer determines how hotels should be allocating media budgets right now. Alongside that, two pieces that cut through the week’s technology narrative with operational data and honest institutional candor.…
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Eventful July drove Cologne hotel performance
13 August 2026ARLINGTON, Va. – A mix of events helped Cologne’s hotel industry post its highest occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for any July on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar , a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. July 2026 (year-over-year % change): Occupancy: 72.1% (+2.5%) Average daily rate (ADR): EUR106.36 (+5.8%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): EUR76.64 (+8.5%) In addition to the occupancy and RevPAR highs, the market also…
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São Paulo hotel performance lifted by AI Summit Brazil
13 August 2026ARLINGTON, Va. – The São Paulo hotel industry posted its highest July average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar , a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. July 2026 (year-over-year % change): Occupancy: 61.8% (+3.9%) ADR: BRL706.65 (+5.5%) RevPAR: BRL436.60 (+9.6%) The AI Summit Brazil led to peaks across the three key performance metrics. Occupancy (83.9%) reached a high on Thursday,…
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 August
13 August 2026ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. hotel industry reported another week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar ’s latest data through 8 August. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. 2-8 August 2026 (percentage change from comparable week in 2025): Occupancy: 70.0% (+3.0%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$166.85 (+4.1%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$116.77 (+7.2%) Among the Top 25 Markets, Philadelphia saw the highest increases in occupancy (+14.2%…
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What Is RevPAM in Hotels and How Do You Calculate It
13 August 2026This article was written by Revfine. Click here to read the original article RevPAM (Revenue per Available Square Meter) measures the revenue each square meter of hotel space generates, from meeting rooms and restaurants to the lobby and the parking deck. It is important to calculate because RevPAR says nothing about the parts of your building that aren’t guest rooms, and those parts still carry energy, labor, and debt. Key Takeaways: RevPAM measures revenue productivity of defined hotel space rather…
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Better forecasts, or better decisions? Not the same thing
13 August 2026This article was written by Demand Calendar. Click here to read the original article Ask three people in one of your hotels how next month looks. Sales answers from the pipeline, revenue answers from pickup, finance answers from the budget, and the general manager picks one of the three to tell the owner. Multiply the exercise by ten properties and the portfolio view stops being a view at all. Ten hotels, ten definitions of on track The cost is visible…
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Minor Hotels Reports 3% Revenue Increase to THB 66.2 Billion Despite 4% Profit Decline in H1 2026
12 August 2026💰 First-half growth: Europe & Americas region RevPAR up 5%, Thailand up 6%, Asia & Indian Ocean up 10%. Revenue rose by 3% to THB 66.2 billion (€1.74bn), EBITDA up 2% to THB 10.9 billion (€286m), core profit fell 4% to THB 2.2 billion (€58m). Minor Hotels opened 11 new hotels with 1,167 keys, expanded into Slovenia and Croatia, and launched the Minor Vacation Club. CEO Dillip Rajakarier highlights disciplined growth amid geopolitical and market challenges.
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Most Hotels Lack Unified Commercial Strategy, Rely on Four Departments with Separate Goals and Tools
12 August 2026🛠 Unifying hotel revenue management entails integrating sales, marketing, and distribution under a single strategy. Most hotels operate in silos, resulting in inefficiencies. Key components include predicting demand, dynamic pricing, distribution management, data analysis, benchmarking, and driving direct bookings. Forward-looking data allows hotels to stay competitive, with indexes like MPI, ARI, and RGI indicating performance. Lighthouse’s AI tool Ernest centralizes data from multiple systems, providing insights to improve decision-making and efficiency.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports 10% Rise in Operating Profit and Record Development Activity in H1 2026
11 August 2026💰 IHG Hotels & Resorts reported strong results for H1 2026, with a 10% increase in operating profit and a 13% rise in adjusted EPS. Global RevPAR grew by 4.1%, with 4.8% in the Americas. They opened 31,500 rooms and signed 49,200, up 8% YOY. Total gross revenue reached $18.2 billion, up 7%. The company is set to return over $1.2 billion to shareholders. Adjusted EBITDA rose 11% to $1,392 million, with a net debt:adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.63x.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports 10% Increase in Operating Profit to $665 Million for First Half of 2026
11 August 2026📈 IHG Hotels & Resorts reported a 10% increase in operating profit, reaching $665 million for the first half of 2026. Adjusted EPS rose by 13% to 274.7 cents. The global RevPAR increased 4.1%, with a total gross revenue of $18.2 billion, up 7%. IHG opened 31,500 rooms in 197 hotels and signed 49,200 rooms in 352 hotels, both up 8%. The hotel pipeline grew to 348,000 rooms across 2,385 hotels.
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STR and Tourism Economics Raise U.S. RevPAR Forecast to 4.4% Amid Warnings of Potential Government Shutdown Impact
11 August 2026📈 STR and Tourism Economics raised the 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth forecast to 4.4%, driven by World Cup premiums. A potential government shutdown in September could cost the travel sector $1 billion weekly, affecting over six million travelers and delaying 9,000 flights. Cambria Hotels opened new properties in Oregon and Texas. Meanwhile, 42% of U.S. hotel operators face workforce shortages, with digital tipping aiding in staff retention. Millennium Hotels partners with HXE to boost MICE demand across 145 properties.
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Peninsula Hong Kong: the white elephant that became the Grand Old Lady of the Far East
11 August 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article The story begins in the 1920s, driven by the Kadoorie family, a dynasty of Iraqi origin settled in Hong Kong since the late 19th century. The family traded across Asia’s two leading commercial hubs and eventually established The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Company. The hotel group traces back to 1866, and it was the administrator of the time, Sir Ellis Kadoorie, who pushed for a new hotel…
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HotStats Report Highlights APAC Hospitality Growth, with Japan Leading Investment Talks and Diverse Regional Recovery Paths
11 August 2026🏠 Japan, Australia, Singapore, and Southeast Asia posted positive TRevPAR and GOPPAR growth in H1 2026. Japan’s RevPAR grew 6.2% YTD, but growth is decelerating. Australia’s GOPPAR rose 12% in FY2025 and 5.8% YTD 2026, showing steady growth, unlike Southeast Asia, which had a post-COVID boom in FY2024 but stalled in FY2025. The Israel-Iran-US conflict’s impact on APAC hospitality is not evident in current data.
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IHG Reports 10% Increase in Operating Profit to $665M, Opens 31,500 Rooms in First Half of 2026
11 August 2026📈 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reported a 10% increase in operating profit to $665 million for the six months ending June 30, 2026. Revenue from segments rose 7% to $1.26 billion, and adjusted EBITDA grew 11% to $1.39 billion. Global RevPAR increased 4.1%, with the Americas up 4.8%. IHG opened 31,500 rooms in 197 hotels, expanding its estate to 7,109 hotels. Profit before tax fell 9% to $578 million due to higher costs. IHG plans shareholder returns of $1.2 billion…
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RevPAR Growth Projected at 4.4% for 2026, Driven by Strong Demand and World Cup Premiums
11 August 2026📈 Strong demand in Q2 2026, boosted by World Cup premiums, raised year-end RevPAR projections to +4.4%. Demand and ADR increased by +1.7% and +3.1%. In 2027, U.S. GDP is expected to grow +2.6%, cooling inflation to +2.3%. Luxury chains forecast double-digit RevPAR growth in Q2 and Q3 2026. Supply growth projected at +0.4% in 2026 and +0.6% in 2027. Despite challenges, RevPAR growth continues, albeit slower, fueled by macroeconomic improvements and group recovery.
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IHG Records 6% Revenue Increase and Plans 2,400 New Hotels in Three-Year Pipeline Amid Strong Global Demand
11 August 2026🏨 IHG’s CEO Elie Maalouf announced a +4.1% RevPAR growth in the first half of 2026, with an earnings per share increase of 13%. Nearly 200 hotels opened, contributing to a 5% net system growth in a global portfolio of 7,100 hotels. The pipeline now includes 2,400 hotels, with 352 signings planned. Revenue hit $2,650 million (+6%), and the shareholder program aims for $1.2 billion in returns. The asset-light model boosts profitability.
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Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels commits €231 million in renovations for the Peninsula Hong Kong and Tokyo hotels
11 August 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article In a statement released on August 5, 2026, the board of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH) approved a renovation budget of around €231 million for the Peninsula Hong Kong and the Peninsula Tokyo. Both properties are wholly owned by HSH, which explains why the company is committing such a sum in capex to maintain the quality of its service offering. No timeline has been announced at…
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JLL Reports Luxury Hotels with High-End Restaurants Achieve 6.7% Higher Occupancy and 18.6% More RevPAR
10 August 2026📈 JLL data shows that luxury hotels with flagship dining see a 6.7% increase in occupancy and an 18.6% boost in RevPAR. Belmond’s Lawrence Edwards highlights that hotels prioritizing room revenue are outdated, focusing instead on guest experiences. 60% of luxury travelers now choose hotels based on dining options, up from 38% in 2022. Lighthouse advises independent hotels on AI booking strategies to counter OTAs’ dominance. A dual-brand Marriott opened in Portland, Maine, adding Residence Inn and Moxy.
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Minor Hotels Reports 2% Increase in Q2 Core Profits to THB 2.8bn, Driven by Europe and Americas Growth
10 August 2026📈 Minor Hotels saw a 2% increase in Q2 2026 core profits to THB 2.8bn (£63m) and a 1% rise in core revenue to THB 35.8bn (£802m). Group RevPAR remained stable, with a 1% increase in daily rates balancing a 1% occupancy drop to 68%. Core revenues grew 3% in H1 2026, but core profits declined 4% to THB 2.2bn (£49.3m). The company signed 29 hotel agreements and opened 11 hotels in H1, including debuts in the U.S. and Turkey.
