In February 2025, an illegal strike in Upstate New York led to over 2,000 corrections officers being fired. National Guard troops were deployed to support the correctional facilities during and after the strike, boosting hotel demand in cities like Middletown. This temporary demand, combined with a strong local economy, supports a positive near-term hotel market outlook.
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.
This fifteenth annual Lodging Tax Study presents data on city, state, and special district lodging and sales taxes imposed on lodging sales. We provide historical data on tax rates and collection and distribution of revenue from lodging taxes levied in all 50 States and the 150 largest US cities. Our analysis of 25 major U.S. hotel markets shows room revenue growth slowing through 2024 and leveling off through the first eight months of 2025, reflecting weakening travel demand across key markets.
The report explores Northeast India’s untapped tourism potential, analyzing its economic impact, infrastructure growth, state tourism policies, and branded hospitality landscape. It highlights key opportunities, challenges, and strategic recommendations to drive sustainable, inclusive, and community-led tourism development across the region.
The Market Snapshot: Asia Pacific 2025 highlights an overview of transaction activity in the region and presents 24 markets’ current hospitality landscape; each covering demand and supply dynamics, hotel performances, and key transactions.
This year’s Lodging Conference was well attended with a cautiously optimistic atmosphere, despite the challenges currently facing the industry. HVS was pleased to sponsor the event, and we were strongly represented with participants from multiple divisions. Several HVS attendees provide their thoughts and takeaways from the event in this article.
The Caribbean has long captivated travelers with its natural beauty, year-round sunshine, and vibrant culture. Within the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao), Curaçao has recently emerged as a standout, fueled by its distinct identity, growing investments, and increasing global visibility.
The per-diem lodging rates set the maximum amount a federal traveler can reimburse and are based on the average rates for mid-priced hotels. For the overall continental United States, the recently published per-diem rates for the 2026 fiscal year have remained stable when compared to the 2025 rates.
HVS discusses the main hotel transactions that took place in the first half of 2025 and looks at the trends in single-asset and portfolio transactions over the years.
This is a monthly industry update that highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.