Investment Forecast

Hospitality property fundamentals continued to improve last year, and that momentum should carry through 2024. Leisure travel spending in 2023 surpassed the pre-pandemic peak, and while household budgets have been squeezed by elevated inflation, many households continue to prioritize travel and...

The hospitality sector entered 2023 on comparably strong footing, with generally robust performance metrics supporting the sector. Domestic leisure travel has returned in force, lifting national occupancy above its long-term average and propelling daily room rates well beyond pre-pandemic figures...

National Economy Companies are seeking to expand operations this year, though finding qualified workers remains a challenge. Employers will enhance compensation packages to attract top talent, boosting wage growth, which should coincide with more leisure travel. Economic growth will be sustained...

Hurricane Boosts Hotel Performance; Supply Additions Bring Challenges Robust pace of completions softens major metros’ occupancy. Texas hotels ended 2017 on a high note as residents displaced by Hur-ricane Harvey sought temporary housing, filling rooms across the state and boosting occupancy and...

National Economy The new tax law could play a signifi cant role in shaping both the economy and hospitality demand in 2018. A reduction in the corporate tax rate will be a windfall for corporations, encouraging several companies to increase investment in hiring, wages and business travel as a means...