Forecasts

Access in-depth hotel investment forecasts, market outlooks, and economic trend analysis to guide strategic decisions in the hospitality sector.
US policy changes, job cuts threaten growth
News
US policy changes, job cuts threaten growth
By Dennis Nessler | March 10, 2025
Hoteliers say uncertainty and volatility about government policies, including funding and tariffs, are causing some paralysis.... Read More
Ignore climate at your own risk
News / Contributed Perspectives
Ignore climate at your own risk
By Ricardo Moreira | March 7, 2025
Climate resilience and adaptation are coming to the forefront of hotel investment decisions.... Read More
ALIS development panel IDs best opportunities
News / Brands
ALIS development panel IDs best opportunities
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 6, 2025
Panel of brand leaders and managers still love extended-stay; offer talking points on luxury/lifestyle, key money, international opportunities and glamping.... Read More
Most REITS show positive RevPAR gains, lack of notable M&A
News / REITs
Most REITS show positive RevPAR gains, lack of notable M&A
By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2025
A deeper dive into the numbers for U.S.-based REITs for their Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings.... Read More
How much will tariffs impact hoteliers?
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How much will tariffs impact hoteliers?
By Rob Schneider | March 5, 2025
With tariff wars breaking out around the world, the key question is how much will it cost hotel investors? The answer is complicated... Read More
Government layoffs affect official, leisure travel
News / North America
Government layoffs affect official, leisure travel
By Jamie Biesiada | March 4, 2025
Mass layoffs of the federal workforce chill travel plans for current and former employees and government contractors.... Read More
LARC forecasts robust 2025 U.S. RevPAR gains of 3.1%
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LARC forecasts robust 2025 U.S. RevPAR gains of 3.1%
By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2025
The bullish forecast said the growth will be driven by tailwinds from the presidential election, improving group trends and fewer headwinds tied to domestic leisure travel.... Read More
Accor starting to enjoy the ride: Bazin
News / Insights
Accor starting to enjoy the ride: Bazin
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 28, 2025
The chairman and CEO of the European giant held court in New York City, discussing everything from luxury growth to lessons learned over past ‘dirty’ eight years. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: JLL, Hyatt, First Hospitality, IHG
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: JLL, Hyatt, First Hospitality, IHG
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 27, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was JLL on the investment in select-service and extended-stay at nearly 2x that of the prior four-year cycle.... Read More
Investors turn to southern Europe development hotspots
News / EMEA
Investors turn to southern Europe development hotspots
By Tamara Thiessen | February 26, 2025
Year-round tourism and promising ROI are driving investments in high-growth resorts and city destinations across the area, from Spain to Greece.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica
By Rob Schneider | February 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
5 minutes with Remington’s Sloan Dean
News / Management
5 minutes with Remington’s Sloan Dean
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 24, 2025
Management company CEO talks near-term performance, growth, consolidation, labor challenges and his legacy.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Kessler, Practice Hospitality, Resorts World
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Kessler, Practice Hospitality, Resorts World
By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens
News / Owners
Latest news: Boutique for Houston; Garnet buys in New Orleans; Hilton adds 3 in Athens
By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Choice Hotels, VICI, Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about their acquisition of Ruby hotels and the attractiveness of the urban micro space.... Read More