Hotel Industry Analysis: Impact of Inflation, Tourism, Labor, & More

21 November 2024
The global hotel industry continues to navigate challenges stemming from the recent headwinds from labor shortages, inflation, and geopolitical concerns.
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Industry Updates
Global
Hotels
Tourism
Industry Basics

RevPAR up in 84% of global markets: Japan continues to blossom, China remains sluggish

20 November 2024
The level of global markets with RevPAR growth jumped to 84%. Mediterranean and Japanese hotel markets highlighted the leaderboard, while growth lags in most Chinese markets.
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Hotels
Industry Updates
Global
Historical Data

77% of global markets grew RevPAR against last year, Japan generating more momentum

23 Oktober 2024
Better than three out of four global markets grew RevPAR over the past four weeks. Tokyo joined the list of top growth markets as Japan continues to attract more international demand with favorable exchange rates.
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Hotels
Global
Industry Updates

Hotel forecasting: why it is important to your business

2 Oktober 2024
Hotel forecasting plays a vital role in strategic decision-making, shaping both the short and long-term success of a property or portfolio. By understanding the key components and dynamics of accurate forecasting, hoteliers can implement more effective strategies.
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Hotels
Forward Data
Industry Basics
Educational

Small pickup in global markets with RevPAR growth, special events continue to move the needle

30 September 2024
STR's global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 21 September 2024 shows 63% of markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room. Standouts included Northern Sumatra, Mexico City, the Red Sea Resorts, Rio de Janeiro and the Turkish Riviera.
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Global
Industry Updates
Hotels

The role of total revenue management in a hotel profitability strategy

28 August 2024
The global hotel industry is firmly positioned in an era of normalized growth levels. That means to achieve greater profits, hotel owners and operators need to explore every possible revenue stream while also working to manage expenses.
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Global
Hotels
Educational
Industry Basics
Profit and Loss

Smaller markets scored big during Euros

7 August 2024
The second-most watched football tournament in the world, the UEFA European Football Championship, which is held every four years, returned to the global stage from 14 June through 14 July. This year, Germany hosted the tournament – the first it has staged since the 2006 World Cup.
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Hotels
Global
Industry Updates

Euro hosts stand out as 64% of global hotel markets outperformed 2023

30 Juli 2024
From the end of June through the first three weeks of July, most global hotel markets steadily displayed year-over-year performance increases. Markets in Germany were standouts thanks to the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship.
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Hotels
Industry Updates
Global
Historical Data

Was ist GOPPAR (Bruttobetriebsgewinn pro verfügbarem Zimmer)? Wie können Hotels davon profitieren?

25 Juni 2024
Erfahren Sie hier, wie die Messung des GOPPAR ein besseres Bild der finanziellen Gesundheit Ihres Hotels vermitteln kann, wie man ihn berechnet und mehr.
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Global
Educational
Hotels
Profit and Loss
Industry Basics

65% of global markets post year-over-year RevPAR growth

25 Juni 2024
Most countries steadily outperformed 2023, while market-level performance continued to be supported by events.
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Hotels
Global
Industry Updates

Was ist Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) – Umsatz pro verfügbarem Zimmer – und wie wird er berechnet?

23 Januar 2020
Erfahren Sie mehr über die Goldstandard-Kennzahl zur Leistungsmessung in der globalen Hotelbranche: Umsatz pro verfügbarem Zimmer (RevPAR).
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Benchmarking
Hotels
Educational
Global
Industry Basics

Earlier Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations had positive impact on Dubai hotel performance

26 April 2024
The month of Ramadan combined with the Easter holiday weekend and a peak tourist season in the United Arab Emirates, drove Dubai hotels to see positive performance during this time period.
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Hotels
Middle East and Africa
Industry Updates

Fewer global markets recording RevPAR growth, Japan a big exception

24 April 2024
Less hotel markets increased RevPAR year over year, while currency depreciation is driving growth in Japan.
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Hotels
Global
Industry Updates

More global hotel markets growing RevPAR

21 März 2024
More than three quarters of hotel markets increased RevPAR year over year. Rate growth in Asia was prominent, with Japan’s ADR growing more than 30% and Singapore reaping the benefits of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
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Hotels
Global
Industry Updates

Jeux Olympiques de Paris - Trois tendances dont il faut tenir compte

23 Februar 2024
L'impact des événements sportifs sur les performances hôtelières a été largement documenté récemment. Tous les regards sont désormais rivés sur les Jeux olympiques de cet été, qui se dérouleront à Paris du 26 juillet au 11 août, 100 ans après les derniers Jeux organisés en France.
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Hotels
Global
Forward Data
Forecast
Industry Updates

Paris Summer Olympics: Three key trends to consider

5 Februar 2024
The impact of sporting events on hotel performance has been well-documented recently. Now all eyes are on the Summer Olympics in Paris between 26 July-11 August 2024. This summer will mark exactly 100 years since the Summer Olympics were last held in France.
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Hotels
Global
Forward Data
Forecast
Industry Updates

New York City and Washington, D.C. among top performing U.S. markets in 2023

29 Januar 2024
In 2023, many key U.S. hotel markets caught up on recovery that was held back due to a lack of business travel. Markets like New York City and Washington, D.C., were atop the 2023 performance list, while growth leaders from previous years were more grounded due to diminished leisure travel.
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Historical Data
Industry Updates
North America
Hotels

85% of global markets recovered RevPAR last year

26 Januar 2024
Global “bubble charts” for total-year 2023 show 85% of hotel markets exceeded 2019 RevPAR. The top five countries for annual RevPAR growth compared to 2019 were Brazil, Greece, Colombia, Italy, and Ireland. China reported RevPAR behind 2019 by 3%, while Vietnam showed the worst decline of 23%.
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Hotels
Industry Updates
Global

75% of global markets stayed above 2019 RevPAR, Dubai gained as host of COP28

27 Dezember 2023
A new edition of STR's global "bubble" charts shows strong event demand in the Middle East, most of Europe ahead of 2019 RevPAR levels, and much of the world still pacing ahead of pre-pandemic comparables.
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Global
Hotels
Industry Updates

RevPAR vs. TRevPAR

25 Juni 2024
Was sind die Unterschiede zwischen RevPAR und TRevPAR? Wie wissen Hotelbetreiber, auf welche Metrik sie sich verlassen sollten? Wir schlüsseln das Anwendungsszenario sowohl für RevPAR als auch für TRevPAR auf.
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Hotels
Global
Educational
Benchmarking
Industry Basics

Using business on the books in a complete benchmarking approach

12 Dezember 2023
Directly-sourced forward booking data empowers key roles within the hospitality industry to complete their strategy with powerful intel into the future. Learn about the Forward STAR metrics, applications of the data and how forward-looking data fits within a comprehensive benchmarking strategy.
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Forward Data
Global
Educational
Hotels
Benchmarking

Asian countries lead in absolute RevPAR, while South America highlights recovery

27 November 2023
A new edition of STR's global "bubble" charts shows more momentum in Asia and South America. Sporting events continue to contribute growth in markets across the world.
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Hotels
Industry Updates
Historical Data

Beispiel Hotel-P&L

22 Januar 2020
Learn how P&L statements can help you understand your hotel profitability through our hotel P&L examples.
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Profit and Loss
Hotels
Educational
Global

APAC hotel recovery now on par with the rest of the world

1 November 2023
While other parts of the world began their post-pandemic recovery earlier than Asia Pacific, recent data suggests that the region is accelerating its recovery process and could potentially reach levels seen in Europe and America.
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Asia Pacific
Hotels
Recovery
Forecast

U.S. hotel commentary - September 2023

30 Oktober 2023
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 2.9% in September, which was the strongest year-over-year growth of the quarter, even as occupancy continued to decline modestly.
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North America
Hotels
Industry Updates

STR Weekly Insights: 15-21 October 2023

27 Oktober 2023
Countries included: Chile, Ireland, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Global
Recovery
Hotels
Industry Updates
Forward Data

Markets with RevPAR growth steadied, Italy lead continued into autumn

27 Oktober 2023
A new edition of STR's global "bubble" charts shows a steady share of markets with RevPAR growth across the world, with 89% of markets surpassing 2019 comparables. Italy maintained its momentum into the autumn season, while sporting events contributed to growth in Abu Dhabi and Chennai.
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Global
Industry Updates
Hotels

Hotel performance standouts during Beyonce’s world tour

24 Oktober 2023
Beyoncé claimed the throne with the highest-grossing tour by a solo female artist. How did that translate to hotel performance? Let's just say some of the metrics were "heated" in some stops, but the impact was more “unique” by market. Learn which stops on the RENAISSANCE World Tour stood out.
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Global
Events
Historical Data
Industry Updates
North America
Hotels

China hotel performance jumped during eight-day-long Golden Week

19 Oktober 2023
A later Mid-Autumn Festival created a longer holiday period than last year, combining with National Day festivities to provide impressive improvement in China’s hotel performance.
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Asia Pacific
Hotels
Industry Updates

Japan hotel performance recovery accelerated during summer months

11 Oktober 2023
Helped by peak holiday season and the return of international travelers, Japan’s hotel industry experienced a successful summer period, pushing the country's post-pandemic recovery to higher levels.
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Industry Updates
Hotels
Asia Pacific

STR Weekly Insights: 13-19 August 2023

25 August 2023
Countries included: United States, Canada, China, El Salvador, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Seychelles, Singapore, Spain, and United Kingdom
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Global
Hotels
Industry Updates
Recovery
Forward Data

88% of global markets post RevPAR growth above 2019, on par with the record high

23 August 2023
A new edition of STR's global "bubble" charts shows sustained RevPAR growth across the world with the second highest number of markets recording growth versus 2019.
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Industry Updates
Global
Hotels

Taylor Swift, Coldplay and the Rotary Convention: Singapore hotel bookings jump for eventful first half of 2024

27 Juli 2023
2024 bookings are on the rise in Singapore. Three events are the focus in this latest piece utilizing Forward STAR data.
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Forward Data
Events
Asia Pacific
Industry Updates
Hotels

90% of global markets post RevPAR growth above 2019, most of China included

26 Juli 2023
A new edition of STR's global "bubble" charts shows strong RevPAR growth across the world with the greatest number of markets recording growth versus 2019.
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Industry Updates
Global
Hotels

STR Weekly Insights: 25 June – 1 July 2023

7 Juli 2023
Countries included: United States, China, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Indonesia, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Greece, Malta, and Fiji.
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Global
Industry Updates
Recovery
Hotels

STR Weekly Insights: 18 – 24 June 2023

30 Juni 2023
Countries included: United States, China, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Indonesia, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Greece, Malta, and Fiji.
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Global
Hotels
Industry Updates
Recovery
Forward Data

U.S. hotel performance cooled a bit in the leadup to summer

26 Juni 2023
Sandwiched in between the slower business period around Memorial Day and the early portion of summer, U.S. hotel performance cooled a bit during the four weeks ending 17 June. Read more in our latest “bubble chart” update.
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North America
Industry Updates
Hotels

STR Weekly Insights: 11 – 17 June 2023

23 Juni 2023
Countries included: United States, China, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Indonesia, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Greece, Malta, and Fiji.
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Global
Industry Updates
Recovery
Hotels

STR Weekly Insights: 4-10 June 2023

16 Juni 2023
Countries included: United States, China, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Indonesia, Malta, Czech Republic, Ireland, and Mexico.
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Global
Industry Updates
Recovery
Hotels

U.S. hotel performance enchanted by Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour”

9 Juni 2023
We “said remember this moment” – because whether looking at actualized hotel data from recent weeks, or booking data for later this summer, Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is making an impact across the country.
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North America
Events
Historical Data
Hotels
Industry Updates