Nestled among the iconic red rock formations of northern Arizona, Sedona is one of the most distinctive leisure destinations in the American Southwest. Over the past decade, Sedona’s hotel market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, supported by strong leisure demand, constrained hotel supply, and a reputation as a premium outdoor and wellness destination.

Optimism took center stage at this year’s Hunter Conference, with continued strength in luxury and upper-upscale properties driving greater investor interest. The industry remains hopeful that the FIFA World Cup will prove to be a windfall, Middle East conflicts will soon be resolved, and gas prices will stabilize, leading to a stronger second half of 2026 for RevPAR growth, hotel pricing, and transactions.

Small in scale, strong in pricing power. Formentera blends resilient international demand, constrained supply, and Spain-leading revenue performance. In this scarcity-driven market, growth is captured through rate leadership and premium positioning rather than expansion.

San Diego remains one of the West Coast’s most attractive hotel investment markets, driven by diversified demand from leisure, conventions, military, and life sciences. With roughly 45% of downtown keys owned by REITs and private equity, the market reflects strong institutional confidence, resilient performance, active transactions, and long-term growth supported by major infrastructure investments.

Over the past decade, equity yields for hotel investments have declined steadily across all segments, reflecting growing investor confidence in the asset class. Discount rates, by contrast, have remained relatively stable, moving with broader economic conditions. With equity yields approaching a natural floor, stability is the most likely near-term outlook.

U.S. hotels had a difficult year in 2025, with RevPAR down 0.3%—the first non-recessionary decline on record. Conditions are improving, and 2026 appears to be a stabilization year. This playbook examines the pricing floor, segment performance variations, and PIP and debt maturity pressures. It also includes a “seller-readiness checklist” for timing a sale.

The simple choice between disposable or reusable spa slippers reveals the deeper relationship between form, function, sustainability, and brand identity in spa and wellness design. By examining this micro decision, this article highlights how small details illustrate the relationship among guest experience, operational flow, and the financial performance of a resort spa or wellness center.

While Las Vegas experienced moderation in several key performance metrics in 2025 relative to 2024, the market demonstrated continued resilience, supported by a strong calendar of major events, sports-related visitation, and a diversified entertainment offering. In 2026, Las Vegas is expected to maintain solid operating fundamentals, with growth patterns continuing to normalize following the post-pandemic rebound.

U.S. hotels began 2026 steadily, with flat occupancy and slightly higher ADR for January. As of February, HVS expects modest RevPAR growth in 2026 and stronger gains in 2027 and 2028. Cap rates are trending downward as more distressed assets sell, while transaction activity is slowly gaining momentum, supported by lower interest rates.

Park City is experiencing an unprecedented wave of residential and hotel development, driven by expanding ski infrastructure and growing year-round demand. This article places current lodging growth in context by comparing Park City’s hotel supply to that of other mature ski resorts, illustrating why the market remains well positioned to absorb additional inventory over time.