U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – June 2026
CoStar and Tourism Economics raise 2026 U.S. RevPAR growth forecast to +2.8%, citing strong leisure and group demand, World Cup tailwinds, and reduced supply growth of +0.4%.
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Removing CBP Officers from Newark Liberty Will Strand Americans, Devastate Travel Economy
The removal of CBP officers from Newark Liberty and other international airports would cost $8B in visitor spending, threaten 50,000 jobs, and disrupt millions of travelers weeks before the FIFA World Cup.
Canadian Hotels Are Resilient in the Face of Uncertainty
CBRE Hotels SVP Nicole Nguyen outlines three trends shaping Canada's 2026 summer hotel season: FIFA World Cup demand, rising domestic and international tourism, and record new supply crossing the 1.5% mark.
Q1 2026 Public Travel Earnings: Beat the Print, Brace for Q2
Every public lodging company beat Q1 2026 estimates, 11 of 14 raised full-year guidance, but Middle East drag and World Cup underperformance risk cloud the H2 outlook.
By Sloan Dean, CEO Emeritus, Not Done with Sloan Dean
Hotels in Mexico Are Entering a New Era Ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Shiji's Mexico market manager discusses hospitality trends and opportunities ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament.
Florencia Cueto Pedrotti, Director, Global Engagement & Sales Enablement, Shiji
U.S. Travel Forecast Points to Steady Growth Ahead
U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029.
New Report Warns World Cup Hotel Boom May Fall Short of Expectations
AHLA survey finds 80% of hoteliers across 11 US host cities report World Cup bookings below forecasts due to visa barriers and FIFA room block cancellations.
The 2026 World Cup won’t deliver demand the way hotels expected. Here’s how to respond.
Hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup are tracking closer to normal levels, forcing properties to shift from static forecasting to real-time demand response strategies.
By Nicola Graham, Chief Marketing Officer, Cendyn™
Capture and convert FIFA World Cup demand and win more direct revenue
Adam Mogelonsky discusses strategies for hotels to capture FIFA World Cup demand while building long-term direct booking systems that extend beyond the event.
Karen Stephens in conversation with Adam Mogelonsky
The Golden Goal of Guest Experience: Football-Themed Wooden Key Cards
Hotels can use football-themed wooden key cards to create memorable guest interactions during the World Cup, managing 66% demand surge in host cities.
Majority of FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities See Double-Digit Increases in Flight Bookings Two Months Ahead of Tournament
RateGain launched a free dashboard tracking flight and hotel bookings for FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, showing double-digit growth in flight bookings.
Preparing for the World Cup Means Rethinking Demand, Not Just Scaling It
Luis-Rene Sanchez of Aimbridge LATAM warns Mexico hotels must prepare pricing, operations, and talent strategies now, not during the 2026 World Cup event.
New Study: 2026 World Cup Set to Spark Longer Stays, Higher Spending—If America Gets Ready
Study of 9,500+ respondents shows World Cup visitors will spend $5,000+ per person and stay longer than typical tourists, but safety concerns could limit economic gains.
Philadelphia Lodging Market: Post-Pandemic, Today, and Beyond
Philadelphia occupancy lags 8% below 2019 levels while facing FIFA World Cup room cancellations, but 2026 events including America's 250th anniversary could drive recovery.
By Jerod Byrd, Senior Vice President, Partner and Director of Operations of the HVS Philadelphia Consulting and Valuation division, HVS
How to price your hotel for the World Cup: Winning revenue in a volatile market
Lighthouse data shows 12 of 16 World Cup host cities have hit new low points for group-stage pricing as markets test where premiums will hold.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
Score big during FIFA World Cup 2026: How hotels can maximise revenue with Mobile Ordering
IRIS promotes mobile ordering solutions for hotels to maximize F&B revenue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America.
By Graham Rushin, VP Sales & Marketing, IRIS
HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026
HVS reports strong luxury hotel performance and growing investor confidence, with cap rates stabilizing at 8-8.5% and high hopes for FIFA World Cup 2026 impact.
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
AHLA Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Challenges Persist For Hotels As Travel Demand Expected to Hold Steady
AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.
World Cup Readiness Starts in the Back of House. Why Mobility Is Reshaping Hotel F&B
American Liberty Hospitality achieved 10-15% F&B revenue growth across five properties by deploying mobile POS systems that eliminate staff trips to fixed terminals.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup: Strategic Sales Positioning for Hotels Beyond Host Cities
Hotels outside FIFA 2026 host cities can capture significant demand through early positioning as strategic bases for teams, corporations, and multi-city travelers.
By Muhammad Tanveer, Author - The Sales Leadership Brief (Linkedin Newsletter), The Sales Leadership Brief