operationsLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, Housekeeping
US Hotel Labor Productivity Rises Over 3% in H1 2026
U.S. hotels decreased labor hours per occupied room in H1 2026 despite rising wages and occupancy, led by significant productivity gains across housekeeping teams. However, efficiency improvements slowed notably during the second quarter as operational pressures intensified.
Key Takeaways
- 1Hours per occupied room dropped 3.1% in full-service and 3.5% in select-service hotels year over year.
- 2Housekeeping drove the gains, with select-service room attendant minutes per room falling 5% to 22.8 minutes.
- 3Productivity gains eased in Q2, signaling the limits of lean staffing as RevPAR and occupancy rise.
Source: Lodging Magazine
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