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The 4 market research trends shaping 2026
Intro A year ago, we published our 2025 Market Research Trends Report and called out what had by then become a universal truth: Artificial Intelligence in market research wasn’t a passing fad. Twelve months later, adopting AI is no longer innovative – it’s foundational. With 95% of researchers now using AI tools regularly or experimenting with them, the gap is no longer between those who use AI and those who don’t.
Alternative Lodging Sources Continue to Take Share from Traditional Hotels - CBRE U.S. Hotels State of the Union March 2025 Edition
Economy CBRE is forecasting 2.4% 2025 GDP growth above the 2.1% long run. Inflation is expected to decrease in 2025 dropping to 2.5% down from 2.9% in 2024. The Fed Funds Target Rate is expected to decrease to 80 bps by the end of 2025 to 3.9%. Employment is expected to pick up in 2025 increasing 0.6%. Employment gains in January were the strongest since Q4 2023. In January, employment rose 1.7% and wages grew 4.1%, around 106 bps higher than inflation.
Profiling the Development Pipeline
According to CoStar, there were 1,264 properties with a combined total of 151,129 guestrooms under construction in the United States as of November 2024, which represents approximately 2.6 percent of the existing inventory of U.S. hotel rooms. For perspective, the average monthly ratio of rooms under construction to total inventory since 2019 is 2.9 percent.
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Further, the 151,129 rooms under construction is the lowest figure since August 2022, which marked the end of the build out of projects that began prior to the pandemic. High interest rates for construction loans, combined with the relatively high costs for construction labor and materials, has suppressed development activity. To analyze current trends in hotel development activity, CBRE analyzed construction data provided by CoStar.
Article: Survey analyzes U.S. hotel pipeline
By Robert Mandelbaum and Will Webster According to CoStar, there were 1,264 properties with a combined total of 151,129 guestrooms under construction in the U.S. pipeline as of November, which represents approximately 2.6 percent of the existing inventory of U.S. hotel rooms. For perspective, the average monthly ratio of rooms under construction to total inventory since 2019 is 2.9 percent.
Urban Hotel Markets Expected to Sustain Growth into 2025, CBRE Hotels Forecasts
The urban hotel sector is expected to witness steady growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2025, with a predicted increase of 2.0% due to improved group and business travel and the ongoing recovery of inbound international travel. Despite existing cost pressures, the U.S. hotel market fundamentals remain robust, potentially fueling a resurgence in investment activity in the latter half of 2025.
Candlewood Suites Odessa in Odessa, TX Listed for Sale
Candlewood Suites Odessa - Image Credit CBRE CBRE Hotels solicits offers to acquire the fee-simple interest in the Candlewood Suites in Odessa, Texas. The property is ideally situated at the intersection of John Ben Shepperd Parkway and Interstate 20, just minutes away from Medical Center Hospital, Music City Mall, and numerous restaurants and recreational areas.
Baltimore Hotel Market 2025+ Outlook - By David Fuller
This research article analyzes the performance of the hotel market in Baltimore for the trailing four quarters ending in Q3 2024, with a specific focus on key metrics such as occupancy, average rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR). The report highlights the positive impact of the removal of approximately 2,500 hotel rooms from the downtown supply and discusses the potential for improved hotel performance in 2025.
Room2 Aparthotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland Listed For Sale
room2 Aparthotel in Belfast room2 Belfast is an exceptional new aparthotel development comlpleted in October 2023. The building extends over nine storeys with 175 guest bedrooms and ensuite facilities, a number of the rooms also include a kitchenette area.
HVS Announces New Office in Tel Aviv, Israel
Ronit Copeland - Image Credit HVS International hospitality consultancy firm HVS has confirmed establishing a new office in Tel Aviv, Israel. This marks a substantial expansion for the company in the European and Middle Eastern regions. The new Israeli office showcases HVS's dedication to assisting clients in one of the globe's rapidly growing hospitality markets.
The Woodward Hotel, Geneva's First All-Suite Hotel, to Join Auberge Resorts Collection
The Woodward Hotel - Image Credit Auberge Resorts Collection The luxurious Swiss hotel, The Woodward, will become part of the Auberge Resorts Collection starting February 1, 2025. This marks the first Swiss property in Auberge's portfolio. The Woodward, known for its opulent suites and two-Michelin star restaurant, is managed by The Bastion Collection and is located on Geneva's waterfront.
Digital Advertising in Travel: Insights from Sojern's 'State of Destination Marketing 2025' Report
Sojern's "State of Destination Marketing 2025" report reveals that 85% of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) are maintaining or increasing their digital advertising budgets compared to the previous year. The report highlights the growing adoption of AI in content creation by DMOs, with 63% currently using it, and the shift towards always-on campaigns over traditional seasonal ones.
Vacation Rental Channel Marketing: How to Promote Properties on OTAs
Vacation Rental Channel Marketing: How to Promote Properties on OTAs - Image Credit Lighthouse In 2024, North America had 4.5 million listings active online, while the summer of 2024 saw European listings surge over the 9 million mark for the first time. The vacation rental industry has never been bigger. Demand is also skyrocketing, with Latin America doubling its booking volumes compared to 2019.
Omni Hotels & Resorts Secures Development Agreement for Transformative New Orleans Headquarters Hotel
Omni New Orleans - Image Credit Omni Hotels The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority has approved a development agreement with Omni Hotels & Resorts to develop a 1,000-room headquarters hotel. On January 30, 2025, a pivotal agreement was cemented between the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) and Omni Hotels & Resorts (Omni) to develop a 1,000-room headquarters hotel in New Orleans.
SOUMA Hotel Lima Marks Vignette Collection's First Foray into South America
Guestroom at SOUMA Hotel Lima - Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts SOUMA Hotel Lima, Vignette Collection's first destination in South America, is now accepting reservations. Stays will begin in March 2025. The SOUMA Hotel Lima offers unique guest experiences and is strongly committed to sustainability. It is Lima's first hotel free of single-use plastic.
U.S. Hotel Investment Industry Eyes 25-30% Increase in Deal Activity by 2025 Original
U.S. Hotel Investment Industry Eyes 25-30% Increase in Deal Activity by 2025 The hotel investment industry shows cautious optimism for 2025, with transaction activity potentially increasing by 25 to 30% from 2024 levels. Factors such as large-size deals, sales from 2024, brand-mandated renovations, strong buyer interest in extended-stay hotels, and a higher number of loan maturities are expected to drive this increase.
Four Seasons Announces New Resort and Residences in UAE's Mina
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Ras Al Khaimah at Mina - Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels Four Seasons, in partnership with RAK Properties, is set to launch a new luxury resort and private residences in Mina, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Four Seasons, a global leader in luxury hospitality and branded residential offerings, is teaming up with RAK Properties, a top real estate developer in Ras Al Khaimah, to establish a new luxury beach resort and private residences.
Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans: A Boon for Hotel Occupancy and Revenue
Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans: A Boon for Hotel Occupancy and Revenue - Image Credit Unsplash Hotel occupancy rates in New Orleans are expected to peak at 90.1% the night before Super Bowl LIX, with average daily rates (ADR) projected to grow by 35%. Despite a 14.3% growth in hotel supply since it last hosted the Super Bowl, New Orleans is expected to achieve high hotel performance levels.
InnQuest Welcomes Steven Berger As New Managing Director to Drive Innovation and Growth
Steven Berger - Image Credit InnQuest Software innQuest, a global leader in hospitality management software, is proud to announce the appointment of Steven Berger as its new Managing Director. With an extensive background in international business development and strategic planning, Berger is set to drive innQuest’s continued growth and innovation while ensuring that customer success remains a top priority.
Profiling the Development Pipeline
Intelligent Investment By: Robert Mandelbaum and Will Webster 4 Minute Read According to CoStar, there were 1,264 properties with a combined total of 151,129 guestrooms under construction in the United States as of November 2024, which represents approximately 2.6% of the existing inventory of U.S. hotel rooms. For perspective, the average monthly ratio of rooms under construction to total inventory since 2019 is 2.9%.
Hampton By Hilton Opens New Property in Cottonwood, AZ
Hampton Inn & Suites Cottonwood - Image Credit Hilton Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites in Cottonwood last week. Managed by Sunridge Hotel Group and developed by Sunridge Properties, Inc., Hampton Inn & Suites Cottonwood features 80 modern and spacious rooms and offers travelers high-quality, value-added amenities.
HQ Hotels Announces First South American Venture in São Paulo with Wyndham, sbe and Marc Anthony
HQ Hotel São Paulo - Image Credit HQ Hotels HQ Hotels & Residences, with partners sbe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Marc Anthony, announces its first property in South America, located in São Paulo, Brazil. The new hotel, set to open in 2028, will feature restaurants from award-winning sbe chefs Katsuya Uechi and Fabio Trabocchi, alongside the iconic sbe nightlife concept S-Bar.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Set for Future Growth and Expansion Post Successful 2024
The Mining Exchange, a Registry Collection Hotel - Image Credit Wyndham Following a year of significant growth and global expansion in 2024, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is set for continued growth with plans to launch upscale and lifestyle brands and improve technology and digital capabilities. Key achievements in 2024 included introducing the Registry Collection Hotels brand in the U.S. with the launch of The Mining Exchange.
Jessica Powell dominates ILCA 4 second Autumn qualifier in Weymouth
Key points: Jessica Powell from Draycote SC was the overall winner and 1st U16 girl of the ILCA 4 second Autumn qualifier in Weymouth Alex Jones and Toby Waggett were the top performers in the boys category William Moss had an impressive win in the final race Jessica Powell emerged as the overall winner and first U16 girl in the UK Laser Class Association (ILCA) Autumn Qualifier in Weymouth.
Noble Marine & Ovington ILCA Autumn Qualifier (Q5) at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
Noble Marine & Ovington ILCA Autumn Qualifier (Q5) at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy by Will Webster 19 Oct 08:50 PDT The first day of racing was held in Weymouth Bay with moderate winds with a Northerly wind direction making it colder despite the sunshine. Strategically, Saturday was a tricky day with rolling swell coming from the South which met the chop wind making boat speed a key feature.
Four things that could happen after the four-day work week trial
Things are about to get weird. In what will end up being one of the least surprising news stories of 2023, the four-day work week works. It turns out if people work less for the same pay, they like it! But results from the world's largest four-day week trial don't just focus on employee satisfaction. Stress and burnout levels both dropped, as did sick days and resignations. Business productivity levels either improved or maintained in nearly every case, and company revenue rose by 1.4% on average.
The 'Eat the Frog' upgrade that's even more productive
I think we can assume Mark Twain would be proud. You may have heard the phrase 'eat the frog first'. If you haven't, it simply means to start with the hard thing. 10-second history lesson: Eating the frog is the birthchild of the 19th Century American writer Mark Twain. He said something wise along the lines of 'if you have to eat a live frog, do it first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day'.
Using Parkinson's Law to rethink your deadlines
Estimated read time: 2 minutes 30 seconds This fine fellow is Cyril Northcote Parkinson, a British historian who in the 1950s created the very famous adage Parkinson's Law in his book... 'Parkinson's Law'. He was a very smart man but clearly naming things wasn't his forte. Parkinson's Law goes like this: 'work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion'. In more 2023 language, if you give yourself X amount of time to do something, it will take you X amount of time to do it.
Founder Charles Bombardier ++interview++
What does the future of space travel look like? Imaginactive is looking to find the answer. The non-profit began in 2013, with a mission to inspire future generations to imagine, design, and build the vehicles of tomorrow. It does all that by leading the way with its own creative future mobility concepts, designed in collaboration with some of the world's leading industrial designers. We sat down with Imaginactive's Founder, Charles Bombardier, to discover where he gets his inspiration from.
Discover the drone providing a new insight into life underwater
“The innovation in Nemo is the use of four thrusters, which work in tandem to ensure that it maintains perfect stability while hovering underwater,” they tell us. Nemo’s stability in the water is its essential feature, as this allows the device to capture high-quality imagery. But we know what you’re thinking. Yes, Nemo is great for us humans, however it probably has less consideration for the sealife being observed, right?
Discover the 18-mile highway paving the way to the roads of the future
“We have a nature tech laboratory, within which we are growing perennial wheat that reseeds itself and sequesters carbon, and experimenting with non-chemical weed suppressant methods,” says Kelly. “This autumn we will be planting native wildflowers along all 18 miles of The Ray. This will not only bring added beauty and provide a habitat for wildlife, but will also reduce the cost of frequent grass mowings and introduce strong root systems that will prevent erosion.
The laser-powered robot insect army is coming.
A swarm of tiny flying robots seems more from the realms of fiction than reality. Fans of will say it should stay firmly in the former (the episode should help out those now looking clueless), but a team of engineers at the University of Washington are of a slightly different outlook.
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