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Hoteliers Remain Optimistic Despite Record Low Sentiment
Industry leaders at the NYU IHIF conference report a decoupling of consumer sentiment and spending, leading CoStar to revise its 2026 RevPAR growth forecast upward to 2.8%.
Key Takeaways
- 1Monitor the 'decoupling' effect where consumer spending on travel remains high despite record-low sentiment and inflation.
- 2Capitalize on the luxury segment's continued resilience, with RevPAR forecasted to grow by 5.3% as affluent travelers show no price resistance.
- 3Prepare for a demand shift toward mid-scale chain segments, marking a significant reversal from performance trends seen in the previous year.
Source: Hotels Magazine
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