Market Snapshot
Sunday, Aug 9Forecast Upgrade ·CoStar and Tourism Economics raised 2026 United States hotel RevPAR growth projections to 4.4 percent following an 11.4 million room night increase during the first half.
↑Brand Backlash ·Aman rejected a YouTube creator holding a confirmed reservation at Amanvari in Mexico, triggering a viral video that amassed hundreds of thousands of views.
👁Pipeline Expansion ·Auro Hotels partnered with Greenville to build a 335-room JW Marriott inside a new 6-acre conference district opening in mid-2027.
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