The U.S. lodging industry is reflecting an increasingly polarized economy, characterized by record-high prices for luxury hotels that have not deterred affluent travelers. The average daily room rate (ADR) at a U.S. luxury hotel is currently a record $394, marking Read More …
U.S. hoteliers are bracing for a road filled with cost increases as they finalize budgets for 2026, adopting a strategy based on “realism and not on hope.” The industry is adapting to a significantly more expensive operating environment where cost Read More …
Wyndham Rewards has launched a holiday promotion in collaboration with actress Beverly D’Angelo, known for her role in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, to offer a complimentary, limited-time one-level status upgrade to all eligible members. The offer runs from November 12 Read More …
The 2025 U.S. Family Travel Survey, conducted by the NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality and the Family Travel Association, indicates robust intent to travel among families. An impressive 92% of parents plan to travel with their children in the Read More …
The fallout from the recent federal government shutdown continues to impact the U.S. travel industry, causing a prolonged tourism slump in states vital to the national economy, including Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, and New York. Although the government has reopened Read More …
The US travel landscape is celebrating a significant victory as numerous states, including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Dakota, and Colorado, have contributed to a soaring tourism boom for ten consecutive months in 2025. This exceptional growth is Read More …
The U.S. tourism industry is currently experiencing a severe nationwide collapse, resulting in billions of dollars in losses due to the prolonged government shutdown and subsequent federal staffing shortages. This crisis is profoundly affecting both the aviation and hospitality sectors. Read More …
I’m just full of bad news today. A rising trend across major U.S. destinations involves cities increasing their hotel taxes, variously termed bed, occupancy, or tourist taxes, which significantly drives up the total cost of an overnight stay. Industry analysis Read More …
The tourism sector in the United States faces an alarming challenge, as a record drop in international arrivals throughout 2025 has signaled a profound “travel freefall.” Major tourism partners, including Mexico, Canada, and several Caribbean nations like Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados, Read More …