Marriott Reports Strong Q2 2026 Demand Amid Middle East Challenges

Marriott International (MAR) highlighted robust demand in its second-quarter 2026 earnings update, with global revenue per available room (RevPAR) rising 3.4% year-over-year. Despite a 43% decline in Middle East RevPAR in Q2, which improved to a 12% drop by July, the company’s broader performance underscored sustained travel demand. Revenue grew 8.9% over the trailing twelve months to $7.4 billion, while EBITDA reached $4.8 billion, reflecting gross profit margins of 79% over the past year. In July alone, global RevPAR surged 7%, with U.S. and Canada markets posting an 8% increase—excluding FIFA World Cup effects—and luxury and premium segments each gaining 5% and 4%, respectively. Mid-scale properties saw a 5% rise in RevPAR.