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CoStar: U.S. hotel performance down in early June, YOY comparisons up

New Orleans saw the largest YOY occupancy boost, rising by 17.8 percent to reach 66.8 percent

CoStar: U.S. hotel performance down in early June, YOY comparisons up

U.S. HOTEL INDUSTRY reported lower performance results in the first week of June from the previous week, according to CoStar. However, there was slightly positive comparisons year over year. All key metrics including occupancy, RevPAR and ADR were down compared to prior week.

Occupancy declined to 62 percent for the week ending June 1, down from 67.7 percent the prior week, reflecting a 0.9 percent year-over-year increase. ADR decreased to $150.87 from $160.67, yet still showed a 0.1 percent increase compared to last year. RevPAR stood at $93.50, a decline from the previous week’s $108.73, but marking a 1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.


Among the top 25 markets, New Orleans experienced the highest year-over-year occupancy increase, rising 17.8 percent to 66.8 percent.

Las Vegas reported the largest ADR increase, up 7.4 percent to $177.13. Dallas saw the biggest jump in RevPAR, rising 22.5 percent to $86.07, and the second-highest ADR increase, up 6.9 percent to $120.55. Severe storms in the area boosted performance after many residents were left without power.

The steepest RevPAR declines were in Washington, D.C., down 10.3 percent to $105.24, and Denver, down 7.6 percent to $93.92.

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Summary:

  • U.S. hotels adjusted strategies as revenue fell short of budget, HotelData.com reported.
  • Hoteliers prioritized cost, labor and forecasting over rate growth.
  • Six 2026 strategies include shifting from static budgets to real-time forecasts.

U.S. HOTELS ADJUSTED strategies to protect profit margins despite revenue lagging budget, according to Actabl’s HotelData.com. RevPAR averaged $119.22 through Sept. 30, 9 percent below budget, while GOP margins held at 37.7 percent, 1.2 points short of target.

HotelData.com’s “Hotel Profitability Performance Report for Q3 2025” showed operators adjusting forecasts, controlling labor and costs and protecting margins as demand softens and expenses rise. The report indicates an industry shift, with hoteliers relying less on rate growth and more on cost control, labor strategies and forecasting to maintain profitability.

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