Market Trends - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 22

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Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches New All-Time High for Projects

🏨 According to the Q3 2025 Middle East Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics, the region's hotel construction pipeline reached 659 projects/163,816 rooms, an 8% increase in projects and 9% in rooms YOY. Saudi Arabia leads with 349 projects/94,287 rooms, and Riyadh tops city counts with 90 projects. By year-end, 65 new hotels (14,353 rooms) are slated to open. Projections for 2026 include 96 new hotels/20,169 rooms.

Kimpton Reveals the Trending Tastes of 2026

🍴 Kimpton's 2026 Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast reveals global dining trends, focusing on bold ingredients and storytelling through food and beverages. Highlights include charcoal cooking, international pancake styles, heritage & third-culture cuisine, and citrus innovations. In beverages, expect banana milk, botanical sweeteners, layered drinks, and Garibaldi cocktails to rise. With over 100 restaurants and bars worldwide, Kimpton will lead these trends, shaping global hospitality. ????????️

Budget Season 2026: Why guest data is your most valuable planning tool

📈 Edwardian Hotels London identified declining satisfaction due to a lack of public workspaces and redesigned their property, boosting satisfaction and corporate loyalty. A Berlin hotel used guest feedback to choose a preferred mattress type, improving satisfaction scores. Guest reviews often highlight real needs such as faster service or reliable Wi-Fi rather than expensive upgrades. By listening to feedback, hotels can make data-driven budget decisions, focus on guest-loved experiences, and achieve higher ROI through improved reputation.

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India Market Outlook: Reinvention drives growth

💰 In 2024, India’s tourism sector contributed USD 250.2bn to GDP, ranking 8th globally. With a CAGR of over 9.3%, it aims to exceed USD 550bn in 5-7 years. India reported 3 billion domestic trips and 9.95 million foreign tourist arrivals, boosting hotel deals to USD 340m. Occupancy reached 68.5%, ADR USD 100, and RevPAR USD 70. Infrastructure expanded with airports doubling to 159. Investors find opportunities in India’s resilient market.

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Hotels pivot to profit discipline as revenue underperforms

📈 U.S. hotels faced a challenging 2025 with RevPAR averaging 9% below budget due to weaker ADR and slower recovery. But GOP margin stood at 37.7%, just 1.2 points under budget, thanks to better labor controls and frequent forecasting. Upper midscale and upscale hotels led in GOP, with Hawaii, California, New York, and D.C. outperforming in RevPAR. In 2026, operators will focus on real-time forecasting and labor-flex models for improved accuracy and profitability.

Tomorrow’s trends: behind the journey, the rise of hospitality that optimises the self

🌍 In 2023, Vanguelis Panayotis analyzes tourism trends, emphasizing travel's transformative power. Travel has shifted from mere breaks to experiences fostering healing, self-optimization, and relaxation. This evolution is turning hospitality into a hub for well-being science, tech innovation, and novel luxury. As travelers seek diverse experiences, the industry now focuses on personal growth rather than just destinations. This shift creates a "sensitive architecture" to support travelers' pursuit of personal development.

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Upper Upscale Hotel Projects in Europe Reach Record Highs at Q3 Close

🛠 Europe’s hotel construction pipeline in Q3 2025: 1,666 projects/245,705 rooms. 749 projects/113,306 rooms are under construction. Future construction: 359 projects/54,283 rooms within 12 months. Early planning saw a 10% increase in projects. Upscale chain leads with 357 projects/55,136 rooms. UK's pipeline: 277 projects/39,402 rooms. London tops city pipeline with 76 projects/14,169 rooms. By 2025 end: 300 hotels/37,500 rooms. Forecast: 338 hotels/47,694 rooms in 2026, and 350 hotels/47,987 rooms in 2027.

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Savills: Investor confidence drives surge in Iberian hotel market

📈 Spain and Portugal, 2025: Savills survey highlights Spain as top investor destination, with hotel sector interest rising by 21%. Spain is the 2nd most visited globally, Portugal ranks 15th. Both economies will grow rapidly through 2026, boosted by high hotel demand and digital nomad interest. Hotels account for 30% of real estate deals in Iberia. Investor sentiment is strong, supported by high occupancy, rising daily rates, and increasing profitability.

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America’s Top Hospitality Architects & Designers: Crafting Exceptional Spaces

🏠 Forbes’ inaugural "America’s Top Hospitality Architects & Designers" list features distinguished leaders like Roman Alonso (Commune, LA), Karim Rashid (Karim Rashid, Inc., NY), Gray Davis & Will Meyer (Meyer Davis, NY), Michael Hsu (Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, Austin), and David Rockwell (Rockwell Group, NY & LA). Discussing design trends in hospitality, these experts reveal how they shape extraordinary spaces for hotels, restaurants, and more, reinforcing the bond between business and creative visionaries.

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Latest Hotel Industry Performance Data Reveals Shift to Profit-Focused Strategies Amid Revenue Softness

💰 November 13, 2025, Atlanta: U.S. hotels, as per the Q3 2025 report, saw RevPAR at $119.22, 9% below budget. Despite this, GOP margins were steady at 37.7%, just 1.2 points shy of targets. Hotels emphasized operational control, with midscale and upscale segments leading in GOP. Key markets like Hawaii and New York outshined in RevPAR. Strategies for 2026 involve dynamic forecasting and precise labor alignment. HotelData.com offers data to drive profitability through Actabl’s platforms.

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