Market Snapshot
Wednesday, Jul 29Deal Momentum ·107 major U.S. hotel transactions generated $3.8 billion during the second quarter as buyers and sellers narrowed bid-ask spreads.
↑Franchise Margins ·Hilton cut loyalty and program fees by 100 basis points to help franchisees manage rising operating expenses and soft room rates.
👁Event Demand ·San Francisco and Miami hotels posted double-digit revenue surges as World Cup demand drove nationwide average daily rates up 6.7 percent to $173.76.
↑Northern Pipeline ·Canada reached a record 345 hotel construction projects totaling 47,874 rooms during the second quarter as developers focused on the upper midscale segment.
↑Our reporting
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Canada's Hotel Development Pipeline Surges to Record 345 Projects
Canada’s hotel construction pipeline reached a record 345 projects and 47,874 rooms at the close of Q2 2026, driven largely by early planning and upper midscale developments.
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Hilton Cuts Franchisee Fees by up to 100 Basis Points to Ease Margin Pressure
Hilton is rolling out loyalty fee reductions and a new performance-based discount program to help owners combat rising operating expenses and inflation.
Written from 2 sources
IHG Rolls Out AI Conversational Search Letting Guests Book With Points
The hotel giant has launched a US beta of natural language search on its app and website, backed by a new AI-optimised content platform for owners.
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