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Profitability Under Pressure: 2025 U.S. Hotel Performance

As the U.S. hotel industry enters 2025, slowing RevPAR growth and rising operational expenses are forcing owners and investors to shift focus toward protecting bottom-line profitability and net operating income.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Expect slow RevPAR growth of 1.4% to 2.0% in 2025 as the post-pandemic travel surge stabilizes and economic uncertainties persist.
  2. 2Monitor rising operational costs, especially labor and insurance, which are outpacing revenue growth and squeezing GOPPAR margins.
  3. 3Focus on net operating income (NOI) stability to maintain asset valuation, as buyers focus on expense management over top-line growth.

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Source: Lodging Magazine

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