The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, August 7, 2026
CoStar Upgrades U.S. Hotel Forecast for 2026 and 2027
financeLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, Investor, Revenue, GM

CoStar Upgrades U.S. Hotel Forecast for 2026 and 2027

CoStar and Tourism Economics have raised their 2026-27 U.S. hotel outlook following record first-half room night sales and revenue. Growth will continue to be driven by ADR, though elevated operating expenses remain a key concern for profit margins.

Key Takeaways

  1. 12026 RevPAR and ADR growth projections were upgraded by 1.6 and 1.1 percentage points, respectively.
  2. 2Record H1 demand was fueled by strong leisure, business, and major event travel.
  3. 3GOPPAR is projected to rise 4% in 2026, though expense growth continues to outpace inflation.

Read original source →

Source: Lodging Magazine

Keep reading

Our reporting

OriginalStorey Hotel Management Expands Stayntouch PMS to 6 PropertiesWritten from 2 sources
OriginalMinor Hotels Brings Anantara Brand to US With 50-Storey Miami TowerWritten from 2 sources

More in finance

Hotel DiveBusiness Travel Spending Hit $538.5B in 20241 min readSkiftThe Growing Financial Crisis for U.S. Hotel Owners1 min readLodging MagazineJLL Arranges Financing for Renaissance Dallas North Renovati1 min read

Also relevant for GM, Investor

Hotel Tech ReportDuve Ranks Number One In 2024 Hotel Guest App Awards1 min readLodging MagazineOptimizing Hotel Laundry Operations for Efficiency1 min readHospitalityNetIHG Reveals Three Engines for New Business Travel Ecosystem1 min read
All finance newsFor GMFor InvestorFor OwnerToday's briefing