Forecasts

Access in-depth hotel investment forecasts, market outlooks, and economic trend analysis to guide strategic decisions in the hospitality sector.
AAHOA, Kalibri Labs analyze impact of US policy changes
News / Asset Management
AAHOA, Kalibri Labs analyze impact of US policy changes
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 10, 2025
While 30% of submarkets are pacing ahead, government and corporate travel show significant declines; future bookings lag heading into the peak summer season. ... Read More
How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs
News / Asia Pacific
How Asian owners view on-again, off-again tariffs
By Raini H.R. | April 10, 2025
Asian hotel owners keep calm and carry on – and even see some silver linings. ... Read More
Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24
News / EMEA
Europe’s construction pipeline surged in 4Q24
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2025
The growth was distributed across 25 European cities that announced two or more new projects during the quarter, according to Lodging Econometrics data. ... Read More
Marriott CEO on instability, the biggest hurdle for developers
News / Brands
Marriott CEO on instability, the biggest hurdle for developers
By Rob Schneider | April 9, 2025
At an event for Marriott’s millionth open room in the U.S., Anthony Capuano talked exclusively to Hotel Investment Today about NUG, tailwinds and the power of conversions.... Read More
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
News / EMEA
Egypt, Marriott boost Africa pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 8, 2025
Resort projects are increasing much faster than city or airport hotels, driven by the number of signings and by the larger average size of the developments, 210 keys versus 170. ... Read More
San Francisco market finally starts to rebound
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San Francisco market finally starts to rebound
By Rob Schneider | April 8, 2025
Rebound driven by an improved convention center, a resurgence of international demand and a burgeoning AI sector, according to JLL report.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt grows in APAC; Jalaram buys in Memphis; Nightcap adds in Colorado
By Rob Schneider | April 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
HICAP Conversations: Gaw Capital Partners’ Kenny Gaw
News / Insights
HICAP Conversations: Gaw Capital Partners’ Kenny Gaw
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025
The managing principal and co-founder of Gaw Capital Partners in Hong Kong talks about the investment environment in Asia Pacific, and more. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was R.W. Baird's Michael Bellisario estimating the impact of the newly announced tariffs by the Trump administration.... Read More
Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
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Tariffs’ potential chilling effect
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 3, 2025
President Trump unleashes 10% tariffs across the globe with rates as high as 46% in markets like Vietnam. How will it impact hoteliers? ... Read More
With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth
News / Owners
With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025
John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality said the company has found a niche in the college hotel space, which offers a nice mix with its destination and select-service assets.... Read More
Europe investment to ramp up in 2025
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Europe investment to ramp up in 2025
By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2025
Cushman & Wakefield report also finds that 70% of investors expect European hotel values to rise in 2025, with Madrid, Barcelona and Rome preferred.... Read More
How empty spaces created brand opportunity for Hyatt
News / Brands
How empty spaces created brand opportunity for Hyatt
By Rob Schneider | March 28, 2025
Hyatt’s Dan Hansen talks about what owners are telling him and creating the conversion-friendly Hyatt Select brand, giving owners with aging assets flexibility.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Vision Hospitality, Gencom, Soul Community Planet
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Vision Hospitality, Gencom, Soul Community Planet
March 27, 2025
Among the quotes of the week from our stories is Vision Hospitality's Mitch Patel talking about the recent slowdown in government-related business.... Read More
New phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
News / Brands
New phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
By Matthew Parsons | March 27, 2025
Large firms may be scaling back flexible work policies, but it’s likely that remote-first businesses and heightened demand for corporate retreats will now shape the next phase of digital nomad hospitality. ... Read More