SiteMinder: World’s largest research on hotel guests reveals a more purposeful traveller in 2027
Why this matters
Hospitality has separated by chain scale and demand segment, with luxury and resort outperforming and select-service holding pricing power on a leaner cost base. New construction starts remain at multi-decade lows, which has supported in-place RevPAR and made conversions of soft-branded flags an increasingly active part of transaction velocity. For sponsors with operational expertise, the sector continues to offer one of the more compelling income-plus-appreciation profiles available across CRE.
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- Disclosed hospitality deal value tracked in November 2026: $129M across 4 reported transactions. All Hospitality coverage →
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SiteMinder's survey of 12,000+ travellers across 14 markets finds 2027 guests will travel more cautiously, with solo travel rising, AI adoption growing, and memorable experiences overtaking loyalty perks.
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