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Hilton introduced the Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype, an optional, scalable hotel design concept for new U.S. builds that combines all-electric systems, renewable energy and high-efficiency building technologies. Based on modeling across 13 U.S. cities, the design is expected to cut annual energy costs by 18% to 40%, improve energy efficiency by about 30% and reduce operational carbon emissions by roughly 440 metric tons. Hilton calls it its first zero-operational-emissions prototype made widely available to owners, supported by Hilton Supply Management's energy procurement program.
Palm Beach, Florida-based real estate investment trust Chatham Lodging Trust appointed former Marriott International executive Liam Brown as an independent trustee, effective immediately. Brown retired from Marriott earlier this year, having served as group president for the U.S. and Canada, responsible for the financial management and leadership of Marriott's lodging operations in North and South America — more than 6,000 hotels and roughly 160,000 associates. Chatham invests in upscale extended stay and premium-branded select-service hotels, with a portfolio of 39 hotels across 11 brands. Brown also serves on the boards of EPR Properties and the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data show U.S. airlines carried 87.5 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in June 2026, down 1.4% year on year and 2.5% below the all-time June high of 89.7 million in 2024. Domestic passengers totalled 75.5 million and international 12 million. Seasonally adjusted, June enplanements fell 0.4% from May and 3.7% below the all-time high reached in June 2024. BTS notes the data may be revised and are statistical observations, not real-time passenger counts.
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has brought back gateside access for select non-traveling individuals under a program called Gateside by TSA PreCheck. Thirteen airports currently participate, with more in the pipeline. TSA PreCheck members and members of other programs with Known Traveler Numbers, such as Global Entry, are eligible for the free passes, which are applied for through a login.gov account at least one day and no more than three days before the needed pass. If approved, the individual must bring an acceptable form of ID to the TSA PreCheck lane. Participating airports include Mesa, Ariz.; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas Fort Worth; Detroit; Wichita; Indianapolis; Las Vega…
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics released the August 2026 Transportation Consumer Price Index. From August 2025 to August 2026, the CPI for all transportation goods and services rose 6.2%. Transportation contributed 30.2% to the 3.4% increase in the price of all goods and services. Gasoline (all types) contributed the most to inflation, rising 27.4% year-over-year and contributing 25.6% to the annual change in the price of all goods and services. By item, the top three contributors to inflation in August 2026 were gasoline (all types) at +25.6%, airline fare at +6.0%, and motor vehicle maintenance and repair at +1.6%. The top three items dampening transportation's contribution t…
Hilton's lifestyle brand Canopy opened Canopy Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, with 180 rooms — the brand's first hotel in Utah and among the first to open as part of Deer Valley Resort's East Village expansion. Developed by Extell Development Company, the hotel sits steps from the Jordanelle Express Gondola and about 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, features four dining concepts, and has rooms starting at $200 per night.
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel will open Sept. 29 in Nashville, Tennessee, with 245 rooms, created in partnership between Parton and themed attractions company Herschend. It includes two live entertainment venues, Parton's Live and Jolene's, and the 20,000-square-foot Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum occupying the entire third floor. Reservations open Sept. 14. The article notes the debut comes as more music-inspired properties emerge and travelers increasingly seek unique, culturally immersive experiences.
Hilton announced that Naples Grande Beach Resort will join the Signia Hilton portfolio as the brand's first hotel on Florida's Gulf Coast. The 474-room resort, including 50 villas, is undergoing the most significant transformation in its nearly four-decade history, and reservations are now open for stays beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Upon opening it will be Signia Hilton's third property in Florida, where Hilton has more than 540 hotels.
Choice Hotels CEO Dominic Dragisich laid out three priorities at a Bank of America conference: restart U.S. room count growth, sell hotels it still owns to become more asset-light, and stop losing revenue share to rivals. Appointed CEO on August 31, Dragisich calls the reset "returning to our roots." Choice spent recent years buying brands such as Radisson and WoodSpring that needed tune-ups, developing Cambria and Everhome as model hotels, and culling underperforming properties, while room count growth slowed.
U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics data show the July 2026 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) fell 0.7% from June and 2.0% from July 2025, after one month of growth. The Freight TSI measures the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry. The Passenger TSI rose 0.4% in July from June, its third consecutive monthly increase, and rose 1.8% year over year to a new high for 2026, though still 5.6% below the all-time high in January 2020. The combined freight and passenger index fell 0.3% from June and 0.7% year over year. The freight decline came from decreases in air freight, pipeline and trucking, while rail carloads, rail intermodal and water volumes inc…
Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery business through a collaboration with Inspire Brands, allowing customers to order Dunkin' items alongside groceries via the Walmart app or website. Dunkin' will launch first via its 150 in-store locations, with plans to expand to the majority of its 10,000 locations nationwide. Walmart has stores within 10 miles of approximately 90% of the U.S. population and offers delivery options including 30-minutes-or-less and one-hour-or-less.
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released July 2026 fuel cost and consumption figures for U.S. scheduled service airlines. Total fuel expenditure was $5.89 billion, down 1.8% from $5.99 billion in June 2026 and up 43.0% from $4.12 billion in July 2025. Airlines used 1.732 billion gallons, up 3.8% month over month and down 1.6% year over year. Cost per gallon was $3.40, down 19 cents (5.4%) from June 2026 and up $1.06 (45.4%) from July 2025. Figures are not adjusted for inflation or seasonality.
US Travel Association and CEOs from Hilton, Marriott, Booking Holdings, MGM Resorts, and Caesars met with President Trump to encourage international travel, aiming for 100 million visitors annually by 2030, which they estimate would generate $81 billion in additional spending and 400,000 jobs.
The US transportation sector unemployment rate fell to 4.7% (not seasonally adjusted) in August 2026, down from 5.9% a year earlier. Seasonally adjusted employment in transportation and warehousing rose 0.1% month-over-month but declined 0.8% year-over-year. Air transportation employment fell 0.9% annually, rail fell 2.4%, and warehousing fell 1.7%.
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics released 2024 State-Level Transportation Public Finance Statistics, covering revenues and expenditures for rail, highway, and air modes. Alaska ($3,229) and New York ($2,413) have the highest per capita transportation expenditures, while Alabama ($643) and Mississippi ($670) have the lowest. Data spans 2020-2024, excluding 2023 highway data.
Top executives from the U.S. Travel Association, American Airlines, Hilton, Marriott, MGM Resorts, Booking Holdings, and other major travel brands met with President Trump to push for a national goal of over 100 million annual international visitors by 2030, a 46% increase from 2025 and 25% above the pre-pandemic peak. The meeting comes amid a 5.5% decline in inbound travel in 2025 and four consecutive months of overseas visitor declines in 2026, even during the World Cup. International travelers cite costs, politics, and entry policies as deterrents, hitting destinations like Las Vegas and Canadian travel. Despite soft arrivals, the World Cup boosted hotel and rental rates, and industry le…
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average price for regular gasoline in August 2026 was $4.06 per gallon, up 3.2% from July and 29.5% year-over-year. Diesel averaged $5.46, up 45.9% YoY.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics released its monthly update to National Transportation Statistics, covering transportation network, safety, economic impact, and energy use. New data include number of air carriers, flight on-time performance, baggage handling, highway-rail grade crossing safety, distracted driving laws, alcohol-related crashes, seat belt use, GDP, transportation revenues, median weekly earnings, and greenhouse gas emissions.
A flash flood hit Grand Canyon National Park on the 29th, leaving over 20 people possibly missing. By the morning of the 30th, 62 people had been evacuated. The flood caused severe damage to infrastructure including Bright Angel Canyon, and some areas are closed. Weather authorities warn of possible thunderstorms and heavy rain, leading to flash floods, mudslides, and rockfalls. Last year, the park attracted over 4.43 million visitors.
Escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada threaten the recovery of Canadian travel to the U.S. The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, and Canada retaliated with tariffs on roughly $20 billion of goods. This comes as Canadian travel to the U.S. had seen four consecutive months of year-over-year growth, with a July survey showing 28% of Canadian travelers had visited the U.S. in the past six months, up from 23% a year earlier. The dispute could reverse this trend, posing risks for hotels and destinations.
Booking.com released research showing 68% of US travelers are willing to make financial sacrifices for travel, and 88% say the trip was worth it. The survey finds travelers value experiences over lowest price, with 90% saying avoiding hassles is important. 48% have taken on extra work to afford a trip, and 39% have charged a trip without knowing how they'd pay it off.
Signia Hilton announced a new integrated wellness concept, Signia Restore, debuting at Signia Hilton Indianapolis, which is accepting reservations for January 2027. The concept combines high-performance fitness, advanced recovery experiences, personalized wellness guidance, and curated retail. It features dedicated recovery zones with infrared saunas, cold therapy rooms, and more. It is expected to expand to select Signia properties globally.
AAA data shows cruise-linked destinations like Seattle, Anchorage, and Vancouver top the Labor Day weekend list, along with national park gateways Denver and Las Vegas. Bank of America found 77% of Americans planned summer travel, up from 74% last year. While high-income households still lead spending, the K-shaped gap has narrowed since May as lower- and middle-income households increase travel spend. Cruise momentum is strong with a record 37.2 million global passengers in 2025, though Alaska volumes stayed flat.
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics released its Q3 2026 update to Transportation Economic Trends, covering topics such as transportation employment, government revenues and expenditures, airport and airway trust funds, and household transportation costs, with interactive charts and downloadable data.
Cross-border payments platform Nium has expanded domestic card issuance capabilities to the U.S., enabling businesses operating in the U.S. to issue local cards from its integrated platform. The technology has issued over 41 million card credentials globally in the past year. Nium serves various industries, with travel being key, including TMCs paying travel suppliers.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics relaunched the Intercity Bus Atlas, featuring nearly 60 operators, approximately 3,500 stops, and 1,800 routes. The map provides comprehensive data on the national intercity bus network for researchers, policymakers, and planners, with quarterly updates planned.
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that the Freight TSI fell 0.3% in June from May, down 1.7% from June 2025, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. The Passenger TSI rose 0.2% from May and 1.8% from June 2025.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that the transportation equipment PPI rose 2.4% from July 2025 to July 2026. Changes in transportation services PPI varied by mode: Air +7.1%, Rail +1.3%, Truck +10.9%, Water +17.2%, Freight arrangement +2.2%.
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that U.S. airlines carried 84.7 million systemwide passengers in May 2026, down 0.7% from the same month last year. Domestic passengers were 73.8 million and international 10.9 million. Seasonally adjusted, enplanements were down 3.2% from the all-time high in June 2024.
Statistics Canada data shows Canadian-resident return trips from the U.S. rose 10.2% year-over-year in July, a fourth consecutive month of growth, but largely due to a weak 2025 base. Car trips rose 12.8%, while air trips fell 1.4%. Compared to 2024, car and air travel remain about 27-29% lower. Canadians are shifting to destinations like the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, while U.S. cities like New York offer discounts to lure visitors.
CoStar and Tourism Economics significantly upgraded their 2026 U.S. hotel performance outlook, now expecting RevPAR to increase 4.4% year-over-year, up from the previous 2.8% forecast. Occupancy is expected to be 63.1%, and ADR growth of 3.1%. The upgrade follows stronger-than-expected H1 performance, fueled in part by the World Cup and America 250 celebrations. The 2027 outlook was also raised, with occupancy at 63.4%, ADR up 1.6%, and RevPAR growth of 2.1%.
Amadeus' report 'Tailored Horizons' reveals that 85% of U.S. travelers agree AI saves time and provides personalized recommendations, with 74% using AI during trip planning. However, trust declines when AI takes action: only 20% would allow AI to spend money autonomously within a budget, while 43% would allow it only with conditions. Travelers still desire human oversight, with 51% preferring a combination of AI and human expertise.
Travelport released findings from its Traveler Confidence Survey, commissioned by Travelport and conducted by Dynata in late June 2026 among 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 18 and older. The survey found 46% of U.S. consumers have abandoned a booking because it became too complicated or time-consuming, and 38% said fewer options would most improve their flight booking experience. Overall, 69% feel overwhelmed by online travel options at least sometimes, including 36% who feel overwhelmed always or often. While 53% said they would trust an AI-powered tool or agent to recommend the best flight, about 72% also feel AI-powered travel booking causes stress or anxiety. Among U.S. consumers using AI for…
The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jointly published safety objectives for eVTOL (vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft). The document is necessary due to eVTOL's innovative design and operational characteristics, differing from conventional aircraft. This publication is a key step towards developing a regulatory framework for certification, with international harmonization in mind.
The Travel Tech Salary Guide 2026 by Travel Tech Talent shows that U.S. tech-first travel companies (e.g., Airbnb, Navan, Priceline) pay engineers 25-35% more than hospitality groups. Tech-first companies offer median base salaries between $193,000 and $205,000, while hospitality groups range from $149,000 to $161,000. The U.S. national median for software developers is $135,980.
Phocuswright's U.S. Online Travel Agency Market Essentials 2026 shows OTA gross bookings rose 4% in 2025 to $100.3 billion, representing one fifth of U.S. travel bookings, projected to reach 21% by 2028. However, only 13% of airlines' online passenger revenue flows through OTAs, and air's share of OTA bookings declined to 20%. Hotels account for 63% of OTA bookings, making them the key growth driver. The report warns that if hotel growth slows, other segments may not compensate.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of a bipartisan package of aviation security and travel facilitation bills, including the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 and the One Stop Pilot Program Extension Act. These measures aim to strengthen Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations, addressing checkpoint congestion, staffing constraints, and inefficiencies in the international travel process. The SAFEGUARDS Act would restore the 9/11 passenger security fee to its intended purpose of funding aviation security, ensuring TSA has resources to meet evolving operational demands. The One Stop Pilot Program Extension Act would allow TSA…
GBTA welcomes the bipartisan introduction of the Quiet Skies Act, directing the DOT to issue a rule banning in-flight voice calls within 180 days. This follows the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act mandate. With satellite connectivity like Starlink enabling calls, GBTA advocates for preserving a quiet cabin.
Phocuswright report shows U.S. hotel room revenue rose 1% to $207.9 billion in 2025, ADR up just 1%, occupancy fell to 62.3%, first decline since 2020. 2026 projected revenue growth of 3% to $214.7 billion. International arrivals lag and geopolitical tensions are drags, but luxury and corporate travel rebound provide support. OTA and direct channels split stable at 52%/48%, with OTAs expected to grow faster in 2026-2027. AI is a marketing tool today, potentially a distribution channel tomorrow.