financeSkift··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Revenue, Investor
Middle East Instability Shifting Travel Toward Spain
Meliá Hotels reports a surge in summer bookings for Spain and the Caribbean as travelers avoid conflict zones in the Middle East. Despite Q1 disruptions in Cuba and Mexico, the company expects high-single-digit RevPAR growth for 2026.
Key Takeaways
- 1Monitor shifting traveler preferences as Middle East instability redirects summer demand toward Spain and the Caribbean.
- 2Anticipate high-single-digit RevPAR growth for 2026, supported by double-digit booking increases in stable resort regions.
- 3Acknowledge regional operational risks, as seen with recent first-quarter disruptions in Cuba and Mexico.
Source: Skift
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