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  • Global Hospitality Industry Review - First Half of 2026
  • Travelers want flexibility, experiences over ‘perfection’: Hilton
  • What hoteliers should have on their radar this fall

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hospitalitynet.org /1 month ago

Global Hospitality Industry Review - First Half of 2026

H1 2026 global hotel performance was driven by ADR growth rather than occupancy gains, with shrinking booking windows, shorter stays, and rising guest expectations reshaping commer...

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hoteldive.com /1 week ago

Travelers want flexibility, experiences over ‘perfection’: Hilton

According to Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report, travelers are embracing “solo-ish” travel and prioritizing trips that help them reset and gain perspective.

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hoteldive.com /1 month ago

What hoteliers should have on their radar this fall

Hotel Dive rounds up top trends in investment, development, guest satisfaction and more that hotel pros should watch through 2026.

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hospitalitynet.org /3 weeks ago

The Great Rebalance: Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report Reveals Why Travelers Are Embracing Good ‘Ish’ Over Perfection

Hilton's 2027 Trends Report, based on 14,000+ travelers across 14 countries, identifies five key shifts: relaxed perfectionism, trust in human expertise, growth-focused trips, natu...

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hospitalitynet.org /2 weeks ago

From Heritage Buildings to Hotel Stays, Meet the Salvaged Stay

Hotels.com's Unpack '26 report spotlights "Salvaged Stays," hotels in repurposed historic buildings, with top examples seeing search growth of up to 194% year over year.

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lodgingmagazine.com /3 weeks ago

Hilton Shares Findings From Its 2027 Trends Report

MCLEAN, Virginia—Next year, travelers are expected to ditch perfection for personal growth, flexibility, and discovery. According to Hilton‘s newly released 2027 Trends Report, The...

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hospitalitynet.org /1 month ago

Hotel room pricing trends in 2026: Key takeaways for hoteliers

Lighthouse's H1 2026 pricing report finds Europe up 6.2% YoY, Vietnam surging 36%, the UAE down 48.1% in H2 advertised prices, and value-seekers boosting three-star and independent...

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hospitalitynet.org /2 weeks ago

The Changing Shape of Indonesia’s Hotel Market

Indonesia's hotel market shows strong ADR growth but stagnant occupancy, with luxury outperforming and midscale under pressure from new supply, contrasting with demand-led recovery...

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hotelmanagement.com.au /2 weeks ago

Exclusive: 2027 sees ‘rise of the ish’ Hilton’s Paul Hutton says

2027 signals a ‘great rebalance’ as Australians start travelling on their own terms, and other key insights are exclusively unpacked by Hilton's Area Vice President and Head of Aus...

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hospitalitynet.org /3 weeks ago

Three Top Trends from IHIF NYU 2026 on Disciplined Hotel Capital

US hotel transaction volume hit $5.6B in Q1 2026 (+14.4% YoY), AI is moving from pilots to operational infrastructure, and branded residences are now a core development financing t...

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hoteldive.com /3 weeks ago

8 hotel openings to watch for the rest of 2026

Everything from historic boutique hotels to nature-focused and wellness-inspired resorts are slated to open in the U.S. between now and year-end.

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boutiquehotelnews.com /1 month ago

Independent Hotel Show Miami releases pre-show trends report

Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: The Independent How Show Miami, taking place September 16-17th at the Miami Beach Convention Center, has published 11 trends shaping the event. The pos...

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hospitalitynet.org /1 month ago

Business Travelers Reveal the Lengths They’ll Go to for a Little Downtime

Hyatt survey of 2,000 U.S. business travelers finds 90% rely on their hotel room as the only true off-clock space during work trips, used to promote its 700+ property Essentials po...

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hoteldive.com /4 weeks ago

Lodging Lowdown: Highgate names new CMO, Ritz-Carlton Residences in Florida tops out

Plus, BWH Hotels debuted an @HOME property in Georgia, marking the extended stay flag’s first location in the state.

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loyaltylobby.com /1 month ago

Hilton Hotel Openings Report August 2026

Hilton regularly published a list of newly opened hotels with standard point pricing, but discontinued this practice after abolishing award categories. There is still a handy hotel...

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hoteldive.com /5 days ago

4 key takeaways from 2026’s Lodging Conference

At the event, hotel executives discussed the state of the industry, how AI is changing distribution and opportunities in the outdoors and luxury segments.

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hoteldive.com /1 month ago

Lodging Lowdown: Ritz-Carlton introduces luxury residences in Brooklyn, 1 Hotel Austin opens in Texas

Plus, IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with EasyJet to offer travel benefits to small- and medium-sized businesses.

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taipeitimes.com /1 week ago

Business travel pumping up guest numbers: hotelier

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travelweek.ca /3 weeks ago

Global hotel rates set to rise again in 2027: Amex GBT report

Healthy hotel inventory and steady demand are expected to limit significant pricing pressure.

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hoteldive.com /4 days ago

Hotel execs share what’s top of mind at 2026’s Lodging Conference

At the annual fall event, hotel leaders addressed challenges the industry is facing, development opportunities, how AI is changing the search landscape and more.

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hospitalitynet.org /1 month ago

Tripadvisor 2026 Mid-Year Experiences Trends Report

Tripadvisor H1 2026 booking data shows craft classes up 88%, eco tours up 62%, and off-the-beaten-path destinations growing twice as fast as top-100 locations.

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hospitalitynet.org /3 weeks ago

A MORE SELECTIVE ERA FOR HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT

Top hospitality investors share views ahead of FHS World 2026 in Dubai, citing cost inflation, geopolitical risk, and selective conviction as defining the current investment climat...

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hoteldive.com /1 month ago

Lodging Lowdown: Hyatt House DFW Airport hotel tops out, Sheraton Tribeca completes multimillion-dollar renovation

Plus, IHG’s InterContinental has extended its partnership with jet lag mitigation app Timeshifter to help guests adjust to different time zones.

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hoteldive.com /1 month ago

Luxury hotel brands led RevPAR growth in H1 2026: report

Performance in the first half reflected the K-shaped economy, with lower-tier segments under pressure, however Marriott, Hilton and IHG saw stabilization in the middle, per Collier...

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