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LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA) Q2/Midyear 2026 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
By Daniel H. Lesser As of mid-year 2026, the U.S. economy remains on solid footing but is navigating a bumpy, uneven growth profile heavily impacted by geopolitical conflicts, sticky inflation, and a major transition toward technology-led investment. Overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at a revised annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, bouncing back from a slow 0.5% growth rate in late 2025.
LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA) Q2/Midyear 2026 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
LWHA's Q2 2026 survey tracked 107 U.S. hotel sales over $10M totaling $3.8B, showing a 20% year-over-year rise in trades while deal size and price per room compressed amid a K-shaped recovery favoring luxury.
LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
LW Hospitality Advisors® (LWHA®) specializes in a wide range of advisory, valuation, feasibility, investment counseling, asset management, property management, and transactional services focused on hotels, resorts, gaming properties, and conference center assets worldwide. LWHA® works with corporate, institutional, and individual clients, as well as with municipalities and governmental agencies on all facets of hospitality real estate.
Hotel Deals Regain Momentum In Bumpy Mid‑2026 Market
As of mid-year 2026, the U.S. economy remains on solid footing but is navigating a bumpy, uneven growth profile heavily impacted by geopolitical conflicts, sticky inflation, and a major transition toward technology-led investment. Overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at a revised annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, bouncing back from a slow 0.5% growth rate in late 2025. Major financial institutions expect full-year 2026 real GDP growth to hover around 2.2% to 2.5%.
Q1 2026 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
By Daniel H. Lesser Largely driven by escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and the resultant spike in energy prices, the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 was characterized by a sharp shift from early-year optimism to heightened volatility.
Q1 2026 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
Q1 2026 saw 110 U.S. hotel transactions totaling $4.6 billion, with Florida and New York accounting for 55% of deals despite geopolitical energy shocks. By Daniel Lesser, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA) Photo by LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA) Largely driven by escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and the resultant spike in energy prices, the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 was characterized by a sharp shift from early-year optimism to heightened volatility.
Hotel Market Rides Demand Rebound Into 2026
Largely driven by escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and the resultant spike in energy prices, the first quarter of 2026 was characterized by a sharp shift from early-year optimism to heightened volatility.
Hotel cap rates are legacy metrics. Do they matter?
A capitalization rate, or cap rate, is a ratio that can be used to estimate the value of income-producing properties. Put simply, a cap rate is the percentage of net operating income (NOI) to property asset value. For example, a $10 million sale price of a property that produces an annual net cash flow of $900,000 results in a calculated capitalization rate of 9.0% ($900,000/$10,000,000).
Hotel deals aren’t significantly down. They are just different.
The narrative that the U.S. hotel single-sale transaction market has been in a deep, slow slump is largely untrue. Though sale transaction volumes have not set record highs, the market has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite headwinds, such as elevated interest rates.
AAHOA Applauds U.S.-India Trade Breakthrough by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi
ATLANTA, GA — AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) congratulates President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reaching a new U.S.–India trade agreement that lowers tariffs and strengthens economic cooperation between the world's two largest democracies. The agreement marks a major step forward in bilateral trade relations, reducing reciprocal tariffs and committing both nations to expanded commercial engagement.
2025 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
Although mixed signals abound, the U.S. economy at the end of 2025 continues to show surprising resilience, defying some expectations of a slowdown. GDP growth is strong (roughly 4.3% in Q3) driven by consumer and government spending, however with a cooling and uneven labor market as well as rising unemployment (4.6% in November). Despite overall economic expansion, cost of living remains a top concern for many Americans making affordability of daily expenses challenging.
2025 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
By Daniel Lesser Although mixed signals abound, the U.S. economy at the end of 2025 continues to show surprising resilience, defying some expectations of a slowdown. GDP growth is strong (roughly 4.3% in Q3) driven by consumer and government spending, however with a cooling and uneven labor market as well as rising unemployment (4.6% in November). Despite overall economic expansion, cost of living remains a top concern for many Americans making affordability of daily expenses challenging.
Hotel Deals Rebound as Buyers Chase Discounts
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The forever evolving U.S. hotel industry
During my more than 45-year career, the advancement of technology has fundamentally transformed global society by enabling instant communication, revolutionizing business through digital tools, and enhancing daily life with benefits such as remote work and online shopping. From early inventions such as the wheel and printing press to modern innovations such as artificial intelligence and smartphones, technology has propelled human progress, increased productivity and connected people worldwide.
Mid-Year 2025 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Overview
By Daniel Lesser The first half of 2025 witnessed a complex interplay of geopolitical shifts, natural disasters, and continuing global challenges that led to significant whiplash in the U.S. stock market and unusual swings in the bond market.The return of Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Presidency has led to a reigniting of trade tensions, particularly with China, that are impacting global commerce.
Hotel Sales Decline Amid Economic Headwinds and Uncertainty in H1
The first half of 2025 witnessed a complex interplay of geopolitical shifts, natural disasters, and continuing global challenges that led to significant whiplash in the U.S. stock market and unusual swings in the bond market. The return of Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Presidency has led to a reigniting of trade tensions, particularly with China, that are impacting global commerce.
Hotel Sales Decline Amid Economic Headwinds and Uncertainty in H1
The first half of 2025 witnessed a complex interplay of geopolitical shifts, natural disasters, and continuing global challenges that led to significant whiplash in the U.S. stock market and unusual swings in the bond market. The return of Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Presidency has led to a reigniting of trade tensions, particularly with China, that are impacting global commerce.
Q1 2025 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
By Daniel H. Lesser At the beginning of this year with the 2024 elections in the rearview mirror polls indicated that Americans were hopeful for what 2025 had in store. The Fed appeared to have achieved a soft landing for the economy, the stock market hit record highs, and investors were anticipating additional interest rate cuts. Entering Q2 2025, an emerging trade war startled investors and volatility enhanced the notion of uncertainty and a dimmed outlook overall.
Hotel Survey Tracks $2.8B in Deals
At the beginning of this year with the 2024 elections in the rearview mirror polls indicated that Americans were hopeful for what 2025 had in store. The Fed appeared to have achieved a soft landing for the economy, the stock market hit record highs, and investors were anticipating additional interest rate cuts. Entering Q2 2025, an emerging trade war startled investors and volatility enhanced the notion of uncertainty and a dimmed outlook overall.
Hotel Survey Tracks $2.8B in Deals
At the beginning of this year with the 2024 elections in the rearview mirror polls indicated that Americans were hopeful for what 2025 had in store. The Fed appeared to have achieved a soft landing for the economy, the stock market hit record highs, and investors were anticipating additional interest rate cuts. Entering Q2 2025, an emerging trade war startled investors and volatility enhanced the notion of uncertainty and a dimmed outlook overall.
How Big Data and predictive analysis transform hotel operations and drive growth
Skip to content Throughout history, data has been used to enhance decision-making and gain competitive advantages. Today, Big Data is transforming the business landscape by enabling advanced analytics, machine learning and predictive modeling. According to Google Cloud, Big Data refers to massive and rapidly growing datasets—structured, unstructured and semi-structured—that traditional systems cannot manage.
Q4 2024 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
By Daniel H. Lesser 2024 was an eventful year around the world with elections held in more than 60 countries, representing nearly 50 percent of the world’s population. One of the most consequential results was Donald J. Trump winning the U.S. presidential election, who along with the Republican Party also won majorities in both houses of Congress.
Hotel Fundamentals Continue to Languish Amid Flat Occupancy Rate
2024 was an eventful year around the world with elections held in more than 60 countries, representing nearly 50 percent of the world’s population. One of the most consequential results was Donald J. Trump winning the U.S. presidential election, who along with the Republican Party also won majorities in both houses of Congress.
Hotel Fundamentals Continue to Languish Amid Flat Occupancy Rate
2024 was an eventful year around the world with elections held in more than 60 countries, representing nearly 50 percent of the world’s population. One of the most consequential results was Donald J. Trump winning the U.S. presidential election, who along with the Republican Party also won majorities in both houses of Congress.
Hotel Investment Sales in Q3
2024 has been a turbulent year thus far as we have witnessed dramatic national and global events that may very well alter the course of history. During this past quarter alone: Two assassination attempts were made on a former U.S. President who is a major party candidate once again in the upcoming election.
Hotel Investment Sales in Q3
2024 has been a turbulent year thus far as we have witnessed dramatic national and global events that may very well alter the course of history. During this past quarter alone: Two assassination attempts were made on a former U.S. President who is a major party candidate once again in the upcoming election.
Office valuations have plummeted. Now what? - HOTELSMag.com
The rise of remote work and interest rates has on balance produced a glut of vacant office space, particularly in buildings located in downtown urban cores. As a result, there has been negative pressure on office valuations throughout the nation. Though Class A offices have not been as negatively impacted as lesser-quality assets, the overall national office market has experienced dramatic value erosion and is in search of a bottom.
Q2 2024 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
By Daniel H. Lesser Despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy aimed at controlling persistent inflation, during the first half of 2024, the U.S. economy continued to demonstrate resilience. While strong growth in many subcategories of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) including consumer and government spending, investment, exports, and employment have many optimistic, the economic outlook is tempered by global geopolitical risks including on-going wars in Europe and the Middle East.
These Were the Major Hotel Sales in Q2
Despite the Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy aimed at controlling persistent inflation, during the first half of 2024, the U.S. economy continued to demonstrate resilience. While strong growth in many subcategories of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) including consumer and government spending, investment, exports, and employment has many optimistic, the economic outlook is tempered by global geopolitical risks including ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East.
These Were the Major Hotel Sales in Q2
Despite the Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy aimed at controlling persistent inflation, during the first half of 2024 the U.S. economy continued to demonstrate resilience. While strong growth in many subcategories of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) including consumer and government spending, investment, exports, and employment have many optimistic, the economic outlook is tempered by global geopolitical risks including on-going wars in Europe and the Middle East.
How 3D printing construction could disrupt hotel development
Is the future of hotel construction in 3D? It very well could be, but, first, what exactly is it? 3D printing, originally referred to as rapid prototyping, is a process in which a digital file is used to create a three-dimensional solid object. 3D printers are automatically controlled, follow reprogrammable instructions generated by computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software and have at least three axes.
Hotel Investment Sales Post Quarterly Decline
While the U.S. economy continues to expand and is currently a major driver of global growth, inflation has recently ticked up after falling considerably from a peak of 9.1% nearly two years ago. Many now perceive that in the near term, the U.S. Federal Reserve will not reduce borrowing costs, and some anticipate a resumption of raising rates by early 2025. Unless a severe economic downturn occurs, interest rates are likely to remain relatively elevated for an extended period.
Q1 2024 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
By Daniel H. Lesser While the U.S. economy continues to expand and is currently a major driver of global growth, inflation has recently ticked up after falling considerably from a peak of 9.1% nearly two years ago. Many now perceive that in the near term, the U.S. Federal Reserve will not reduce borrowing costs, and some anticipate a resumption of raising rates by early 2025. Unless a severe economic downturn occurs, interest rates are likely to remain relatively elevated for an extended period.
Hotel Investment Sales Post Quarterly Decline
While the U.S. economy continues to expand and is currently a major driver of global growth, inflation has recently ticked up after falling considerably from a peak of 9.1% nearly two years ago. Many now perceive that in the near term, the U.S. Federal Reserve will not reduce borrowing costs, and some anticipate a resumption of raising rates by early 2025. Unless a severe economic downturn occurs, interest rates are likely to remain relatively elevated for an extended period.
LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA) Q4 2023 Select Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
At the dawn of 2024, a U.S presidential election looms amidst numerous geopolitical challenges including two major ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East which threaten global economic growth. The good news is, thus far it appears the U.S. economy has avoided recession with many now perceiving continued growth, albeit subdued. Inflation has cooled, the economy continues to add jobs, interest rates appear to have peaked and are anticipated to gradually decline for the next two years.
Hotel Sales Dip But Category Remains Preferred Asset Class
At the dawn of 2024, a U.S presidential election looms amidst numerous geopolitical challenges including two major ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East which threaten global economic growth. The good news is, thus far it appears the U.S. economy has avoided recession with many now perceiving continued growth, albeit subdued. Inflation has cooled, the economy continues to add jobs, interest rates appear to have peaked and are anticipated to gradually decline for the next two years.
How New York City and Times Square best explain the principle of highest and best use
With roughly one million revelers attending New York City’s New Year’s Eve celebration, the dawn of 2024 is an appropriate moment to consider the evolution of Times Square and hospitality’s place within it. Situated at its epicenter, the original development and subsequent reinvention of the New York Marriott Marquis is an excellent example of the concepts of principle of change, and highest and best economic use.
Hotel brand families should focus on differentiation, not addition
The following perspective is the sole opinion of the writer, free of endorsement by HOTELS Magazine. I have said it before, and am doing so again, there are too many hotel brands.
Has the death of San Francisco been greatly exaggerated? Investors ought to know.
Of San Francisco, Mark Twain once famously quipped: “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” But it’s another quote, also attributed to him, that the city hopes is more accurate: “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Much has been written about the demise of San Francisco and fears of a never-ending doom loop narrative that will forever plague the city.
Q3 2023 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
Notwithstanding a persistent jittery economic environment and rising global geopolitical concerns, market conditions in the U.S. appear simultaneously shaky and resilient. National lodging sector metrics, particularly average room rates and RevPAR, continue to achieve exceptional results as demand for travel and lodging remains robust.
Where the Major Hotel Sales Were in Q3
Notwithstanding a persistent jittery economic environment and rising global geopolitical concerns, market conditions in the U.S. appear simultaneously shaky and resilient. National lodging sector metrics, particularly average room rates and RevPAR, continue to achieve exceptional results as demand for travel and lodging remains robust.
Q3 2023 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
By Daniel Lesser Notwithstanding a persistent jittery economic environment and rising global geopolitical concerns, market conditions in the U.S. appear simultaneously shaky and resilient. National lodging sector metrics, particularly average room rates and RevPAR, continue to achieve exceptional results as demand for travel and lodging remains robust.
Lack of financing in commercial real estate? Don't believe the hype.
Elevated levels of inflation and interest rates, along with what seems like never-ending fears of an impending economic recession, has placed the U.S. commercial real estate industry in choppy waters. Earlier this year, the stunning and swift collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and subsequent failures of Signature Bank (SB) and Credit Suisse Group AG (CS), created a perceived credit crunch rippling across the global financial system.
Q2 2023 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
By Daniel Lesser Defying the expectations of many, the U.S. economy has demonstrated resilience driven in part by a solid employment report with stronger-than-expected wage growth during June, along with continued healthy levels of consumer spending. With this said, the U.S. economy has been slowed by the Federal Reserve's aggressive drive to tame inflation through a series of interest rate hikes that began early last year.
Inside the Decline of Hotel Transactions in Q2
Defying the expectations of many, the U.S economy has demonstrated resilience driven in part by a solid employment report with stronger than expected wage growth during June, along with continued healthy levels of consumer spending. With this said, the U.S. economy has been slowed by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to tame inflation through a series of interest rate hikes that began early last year.
Inside the Decline of Hotel Transactions In Q2
Defying the expectations of many, the U.S economy has demonstrated resilience driven in part by a solid employment report with stronger than expected wage growth during June, along with continued healthy levels of consumer spending. With this said, the U.S. economy has been slowed by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to tame inflation through a series of interest rate hikes that began early last year.
The time to invest in urban markets is now
Skip to content Search × According to Britannica, urbanization “is the process by which large numbers of people become permanently concentrated in relatively small areas forming cities.” Throughout history, people have been attracted to cities as centers of culture, learning and economic opportunity. Urbanization is on the rise all over the globe and currently more than half of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas.
The time to invest in urban markets is now
According to Britannica, urbanization “is the process by which large numbers of people become permanently concentrated in relatively small areas forming cities.” Throughout history, people have been attracted to cities as centers of culture, learning and economic opportunity. Urbanization is on the rise all over the globe and currently more than half of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas.
Non‐invasive ventilation usage and adherence in children and adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A multicenter analysis
Abbreviations AHI apnea-hypopnea index ATS American Thoracic Society BMI body mass index CPAP continuous positive airway pressure CSA central sleep apnea DMD Duchene muscular dystrophy ED emergency department ERS European Respiratory Society FEF25%–75% flows at lower lung volumes or forced expiratory flow over the middle one-half of the FVC FEV1 forced expiratory volume in 1-s FVC forced vital capacity HFCWO high frequency chest wall oscillator IPAP inspiratory positive airway pressure IQR...
Q1 2023 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
With continued elevated levels of inflation and interest rates, and fears of an impending economic recession, the U.S. commercial real estate industry continues to find itself in choppy waters. The recent stunning and swift collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and subsequent failures of Signature Bank (SB), and Credit Suisse Group AG (CS) has created a perceived credit crunch now rippling across the global financial system.
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