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Marriott RevPAR Up 3.4% as U.S. Growth Offsets Middle East Drag
Marriott International reported a 3.4% increase in Q2 2026 global RevPAR, buoyed by a 5.0% gain in the U.S. & Canada. High development momentum pushed its pipeline to a record 629,000 rooms, prompting an updated full-year RevPAR growth forecast of 3% to 3.5%.
Key Takeaways
- 1Worldwide RevPAR rose 3.4% in Q2 2026, driven by strong North American demand despite a 43% drop in Middle East RevPAR.
- 2Marriott's global pipeline reached a record 629,000 rooms, with conversions representing over a third of first-half signings.
- 3Management and franchise fees grew 14% to $1.37 billion, bolstered by higher co-branded credit card revenues and room additions.
Source: Lodging Magazine
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