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HVS Market Report: Galveston’s Lodging Sector Evolves with Cruise Growth, Supply Changes, and Regulatory Shifts - By Bunmi Oyinloye :: Hospitality Trends
Galveston’s lodging market is being reshaped by capital investments and regulatory changes. Since 2019, more than $400 million has been spent on new cruise terminals, resort redevelopments, and boutique hotel conversions, while cruise passenger counts reached a record 1.7 million in 2024. With new projects underway and new short-term-rental oversights, growth will be affected by shifting supply and demand dynamics.
Global Airline Passenger Demand Grows 4% in July :: Hospitality Trends
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.0% compared to July 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.4% year-on-year. The July load factor was 85.5% (-0.4 ppt compared to July 2024).
New Zealand Hotels Report Mixed Results As Continued Slow Recovery in International Arrivals Impacts Hotel Markets :: Hospitality Trends
CBRE reports hotel occupancy trends varied across the markets with supply growth continuing to drag down Auckland occupancy rates whilst demand growth in Rotorua, Christchurch and Queenstown saw occupancy rates improve.
May 2025 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Down 2.1% from the Same Month Last Year :: Hospitality Trends
U.S. airlines carried 85.2 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, May enplanements are up 0.5% from April and down 3.5% from the all-time high reached in June 2024.
The Five W’s of the Travel Experience Transformation - By Martin Cowen :: Hospitality Trends
In this article, Contributing Editor Martin Cowen examines the ongoing transformation of the travel industry, shaped by the personal journeys of travelers, the rise of transformative technologies, and significant global changes. As demand for travel continues to climb, ongoing success hinges on deeply understanding travelers’ shifting needs and preferences
Starfleet Research Releases Long-Awaited 6th Edition of Smart Decision Guide to Hospitality Revenue Management :: Hospitality Trends
Now in its sixth edition—and the first to be published since the 2019 pre-pandemic version—the all-new report provides hotel organizations with a practical and highly actionable roadmap for building smarter, faster and more profitable revenue strategies in today’s rapidly changing market.
The Challenges of Religious Tourism in an Overcrowded World - By Peter Varga :: Hospitality Trends
This article explores the historical evolution of religious tourism, its economic and cultural impact, and the growing pressures faced by sacred places in the modern era. From Makkah to the Vatican to Varanasi, we examine how faith and tourism intersect in a rapidly changing world.
A Legal Guide to Worksite Immigration Compliance in an Evolving Landscape :: Hospitality Trends
Immigration enforcement across the country has raised tensions at workplaces across all industries, with federal officials ratcheting up the pressure – what if your business is next? This Insight will provide you with a detailed playbook.
The Fragility of Tourism Destinations and the Importance of a Resilient Mix - By Diego Rodriguez :: Hospitality Trends
The tourism sector, recognized as one of the most dynamic industries, is also highly vulnerable to economic, political, and social shifts. It faces an ongoing challenge – the fragility of destinations during periods of crisis.
STR Weekly Insights: RevPAR Trends - Las Vegas Shines While Global Markets Face Challenges :: Hospitality Trends
The U.S. hotel industry experienced a mostly flat week in RevPAR, with notable performance variations across different markets, while global RevPAR growth slowed due to occupancy and ADR declines.
HVS Report - Edinburgh Hotel Market Pulse 2025 – Leading the Way from the North - By Margherita Rivetti and Alexandra Dumoulin :: Hospitality Trends
Snapshot of the Edinburgh hotel market in 2025 with an exploration of tourism demand, hotel performance, hotel supply, the investment market and the market outlook.
GBR Consulting Reports Greek Hospitality Industry Performance 2nd Quarter 2025 :: Hospitality Trends
The performance of the Greek tourism sector in 2025 has been shaped by a combination of natural, geopolitical, and economic pressures. In addition to the Santorini earthquakes, severe heatwaves and wildfires in June and July led to site closures across key destinations.
Global Airline Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June :: Hospitality Trends
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to June 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was also up 3.4% year-on-year. The June load factor was 84.5% (-0.6 ppt compared to June 2024).
Germany's Tourism Sector Poised for Record Growth in 2025 :: Hospitality Trends
Germany's travel and tourism sector is expected to achieve unprecedented growth in 2025. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), international visitor spending is projected to reach €57 billion, marking the highest inbound spend ever recorded in the country.
Survey Highlights Safety Perceptions of LGBTQ+ Travelers :: Hospitality Trends
ITB Berlin, in collaboration with Diversity Tourism and A3M Global Monitoring, surveyed LGBTQ+ travelers' safety perceptions, revealing Canada and Spain as the most welcoming countries, while highlighting regional differences in the USA.