Shock, Divergence, and Recovery: The Impact of the 2026 U.S.–Iran Conflict on GCC Hospitality
The 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict caused a sharp, rapid disruption to GCC hospitality by collapsing aviation capacity and traveler confidence. While flights began recovering after April, hotel demand lagged. Internationally exposed markets like the UAE were hit hardest, while Saudi Arabia showed resilience due to domestic and religious demand. Recovery is expected to be gradual, driven more by confidence than connectivity.
In Focus: Singapore
In Focus: Singapore provides an overview of Singapore's tourism landscape and hotel market performance, infrastructure developments, hotel transactions and investments in 2025, an in-focus topic on wellness within the hospitality sector, as well as an outlook.
Formentera Market Pulse - Premium Demand Within a Supply-Constrained Island
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.
Taormina Market Pulse 2026 - From the Grand Tour Heritage to a Global Luxury Destination
This article reviews the key dynamics shaping Taormina’s hotel market in 2026, from tourism demand and hotel performance to evolving supply patterns, lifestyle positioning and investment activity.
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2025-Q4
Amidst great global geopolitical and economic uncertainty, Canadians showed their true “Elbows Up” resilience. The national hotel occupancy level cracked the 66% mark with close to 70 million occupied rooms across the country. This is a remarkable achievement, especially given that it was coupled with a 3.5% increase in average daily rates nationally, resulting in a 4.2% RevPAR uptick. The luxury segment saw the greatest lift in RevPAR at 8.7%, more than twice the national average.
Israel’s Tourism and Hospitality Outlook – From Recovery to Reinvention
This article examines Israel's tourism and hospitality industry, hotel investment and transactions market and the likely speed of recovery following the end of the war. It also discusses to what extent Israel's operational resilience, strategic flexibility and the untapped potential of the Abraham Accords will allow its tourism industry to recover.
The New Economics of Hospitality: ESG, AI, And Value Creation in The MEA Region
The MEA hospitality sector is shifting toward diversified, leisure-led, and ESG-driven investments. AI and digital tools enhance forecasting, asset management, and valuation, but human expertise remains crucial. Sustainability is now integral in design, operations, and governance. Success hinges on adaptive, experience-focused offerings, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership that balances analytics with empathy to drive profitable, purposeful, and resilient growth.
Beyond Titles: A Conversation Between Hala Matar Choufany and Shaikha Al Nowais
Hala Matar Choufany explores with Shaikha Al Nowais how tourism can create impact, uncovering her experiences, values, and vision for the industry.
Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2025-Q3
Through the third quarter, Canada, had strong RevPAR growth of 4.7%; however large disparities among markets are being witnessed across the country. Northern Alberta is leading with over 23% RevPAR growth year-to-date while Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan are tied in 2nd and 3rd positions at 12.5% RevPAR growth. Markets facing high US tariffs or absorbing significant new supply in their markets are not faring nearly as well.
Restricted Appraisal vs. Standard Appraisal: Understanding the Differences
USPAP outlines two appraisal report formats: restricted and standard. The key difference lies in detail—restricted reports are concise, while standard reports offer thorough explanations. Choosing the right format depends on several factors, and an appraisal expert can help you choose the right format for your needs.