2025 European Hotel Transactions
HVS discusses the main hotel transactions that took place in 2025 and looks at the trends in single-asset and portfolio transactions over the years.
Sedona’s Lodging Market: Resilience and Pricing Power
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.
HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026
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.
Why Is San Diego a Favorite Among Hotel Investors?
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.
Hotel Discount Rates and Equity Yields: A Decade of Shifting Investor Expectations
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.
What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Deciding to Sell, Hold, or Renovate in 2026
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.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, February 2026
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: February 2026
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.
hopeful - an HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2026 special edition
'hopeful' is an annual publication launched at the HVS ANAROCK HOPE 2026 conference in February 2026. Featuring a range of articles and insights, the magazine offers valuable perspectives to guide through the changing hospitality landscape. Dive in to discover more.
Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply
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.