U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – February 2026

The first STR/Tourism Economics forecast of 2026 projects full-year RevPAR growth of 0.6%, a 10‑basis‑point upward revision from the November 2025 revision. The improved projection follows a turbulent 2025, when RevPAR fell 0.3%—marking the first non‑recessionary RevPAR decline ever recorded in the U.S. hotel industry.

U.S. News Reveals the 2026 Best Hotels

U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today unveiled its 16th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2026 rankings highlight more than 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs.

Plamondon Hospitality Partners Breaks Ground on Downtown Frederick’s New Hotel & Conference Center

Today, Plamondon Hospitality Partners celebrates the next milestone of the Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek project, the highly-anticipated full-service hotel and conference center, with a groundbreaking ceremony. This project’s unique, four-way investment partnership combines public and private parties, and is poised to support the increasing demand of Frederick’s tourism...

Traveller Review Awards 2026 Celebrate 1.81 Million Partners Worldwide and Reveal the Most Welcoming Destinations for the Year Ahead

Booking.com, a global leader in connecting travelers with incredible places to stay and seamless transport options including flights, car rentals, and airport transfers, announces the recipients of its 14th annual Traveller Review Awards. Powered by more than 370 million verified reviews from travelers across the world, the Awards celebrate the...

HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 06 February 2026

German REIT Deka Immobilien, on behalf of its open-ended WestInvest InterSelect fund, has acquired the five-star, 303-room Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere in Austria for approximately €92 million (about €303,600 per room), from a joint venture between affiliates of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Austrian real estate developer Signa Development Selection...