Market Trends

🍽 Saladplate, the official content hub for Informa Markets' Hospitality, Food, and Beverage portfolio, offers insights and trends in the industry. It provides weekly news, a monthly newsletter, and a bi-monthly e-magazine. The platform connects users to over 10,000 brands and products, alongside updates from more than 35 international trade events. It's a key resource for staying informed and connected in the hospitality sector.

📱 Born 1997-2012, Gen Z (ages 13-28) are tech-savvy, valuing authentic experiences over luxury. They favor boutique hotels, sustainability, and social responsibility. With 37 million Gen Z on TikTok, 32 million on Instagram, and 49.5 million on Snapchat, social media drives their travel decisions. 75% use phones for purchases. They demand fast service, personalization, and eco-friendly practices. Mews' mobile-first hotel solutions cater to these expectations, emphasizing digital convenience, instant service, and unique experiences.

🌎 Multi-day tours generated US$89 billion globally across 10,000 operators in 2019, reports Arival. By mid-2025, some operators are matching or exceeding pre-pandemic revenues. The market grew at a rate of 26.6% annually over the past three years, reaching $12.1 billion in 2024. Arival identified 50+ OTAs focusing on multi-day tours, releasing a detailed guide categorizing them into package tours, custom trips, and specialty experiences. The guide advises on commission models, typically 15-20%.

📈 Cap rates fell 9 basis points in H1 2025, per CBRE's CRS survey, with 200+ real estate professionals' input. Treasury yields were volatile, peaking at 4.8% in January, dropping to 4.2% by June. Tariffs announced April 2 affected CRE sales volume outlook; 16% of respondents expect it to be significantly lower. Cap rates have likely peaked, with respondents favoring the multifamily sector over industrial, retail, hotel, and office.

🏨 The Lodging Conference, held annually at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, focuses on hotel industry trends. The industry is shifting from asset ownership and operations to specializing in franchising. JLL reports a 4.6 percentage point increase in global franchised hotels in the past 18 months, indicating a trend towards professionalization and growth of third-party management companies like Aimbridge. The change highlights a move from diverse operations to a singular, focused strategy.

🛫 Aug 25, 2025, Asia Pacific travel trends: Travelers are planning 52 days ahead for multi-day stays, focusing on cultural connections and personal enrichment. Hotel bookings increased by 23% in Q1 2025, while air bookings decreased by 11%. AI tools are revolutionizing travel planning and bookings. Brands like Costa Cruzeiros and ITAKA show AI-powered campaigns can achieve up to 5X ROI. To adapt, brands should use structured, real-time data and strategies like dynamic retargeting.

🏖 Based on 2024 surveys from the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany, Phocuswright's 2025 report analyzes travel destination choices. It examines how U.S. and European preferences differ, the impact of digital tools across ages and regions, and motivations like price, scenery, and rest. It identifies traveler segments seeking new versus familiar places. Phocuswright offers unlimited access to travel research, ensuring your strategy stays competitive. Get insights and guide your team with tailored analyst support.

🌍 In 2025, European travelers plan more international leisure and business trips than in 2024, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. Total travel gross bookings rose 6% in 2024 to €347 billion, with a projected increase to €415 billion by 2028. Online bookings grew 11%, reaching €236 billion in 2024, with penetration expected to rise from 68% in 2024 to 74% by 2028. Sustainability and digital efficiency, including AI advancements, are priorities amidst moderate growth and overtourism issues in places like Barcelona and Venice.