U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 8.2% year-over-year in July, according to Barclays’ latest tracker, slightly below June’s 8.4% gain. The increase was driven by a 2.3% rise in occupancy and a 5.7% increase in average daily rates.
Luxury hotels continued to lead performance, with RevPAR up 17.7% year-over-year, compared with 15.1% in June. Average daily rates in the luxury segment climbed 14.5%, while weekend rates surged 16%, far outpacing the broader U.S. market’s 5% growth. The economy segment also accelerated, with RevPAR rising 3.6% after a 3.1% gain in June.
Transient travel demand remained strong, with RevPAR up 11% year-over-year, matching June’s pace. Group RevPAR, however, showed a sharper rebound, climbing 14% after a 10% increase the prior month. Weekend demand grew 1% year-over-year, while weekday occupancy rose 2%, a slight deceleration from June’s 3% and 4% gains, respectively.
Marriott International’s U.S. RevPAR increased 9.5% year-over-year, while Hilton reported a 7.9% gain. Hyatt’s U.S. RevPAR rose 10.9%, outpacing Choice Hotels’ 5.8% and Wyndham’s 5.2% increases.
Regionally, the Americas led global hotel revenue growth at 8% year-over-year in U.S. dollar terms. Europe posted a 5% gain in euros, while Asia Pacific accelerated to 4%, driven by an 18% rise in India and a 6% improvement in Japan. China’s RevPAR remained weak, declining 3% year-over-year, though the pace of decline slowed from June’s 1% drop. The Middle East and Africa improved, with a 4% decline after a 26% drop in June.
