From Recovery to Reinvestment: Evolution of the Pinellas Beachfront Hotel Market
Less than two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton reshaped Florida's Gulf Beaches, the Pinellas beachfront lodging market is demonstrating remarkable resilience through renewed tourism demand, major resort reinvestment, and a growing development pipeline.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: June 2026
The U.S. hotel sector continues to show strength, with weekly RevPAR gains averaging 4.0% YTD through May and exceeding 5.0% in recent weeks. Our latest RevPAR growth forecast reflects 3.0% for 2026, which may be on the conservative side if elevated travel trends continue through the summer vacation and fall convention seasons.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: May 2026
The U.S. hotel sector continues to show strength, with weekly RevPAR gains averaging 4.0% YTD through April and exceeding 4.0% in recent weeks. We have updated our RevPAR growth forecast for 2026 from 2.2% to 3.0%, and this may be on the conservative side if elevated travel trends continue through the summer vacation and fall convention seasons.
Upward Trajectory: Continued Recovery of the Manhattan Hotel Market
The Manhattan market has continued to achieve strong ADR growth in recent years. Occupancy, however, still lags the historical peak. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors, tariffs, and federal policy changes are expected to affect short-term hotel market trends. Our forecast shows full recovery beyond 2019 levels for all hotel metrics by 2027/28.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: April 2026
U.S. hotel performance is posting notable gains compared with 2025 levels, as travel continues to be a priority for many despite persistent inflation, the Middle Eastern conflict, and lackluster job growth. While luxury hotels are posting the greatest RevPAR gains, even economy and midscale hotels are showing occupancy improvement and ADR gains.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: March 2026
U.S. hotel performance is posting notable gains compared with 2025 levels, as travel continues to be a priority for many despite persistent inflation, the Middle Eastern conflict, and longer security lines at airports. While luxury hotels are posting the greatest RevPAR gains, even economy and midscale hotels are showing occupancy improvement (as we expected).
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.
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 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.
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.
