Restaurants, Hospitality & Leisure OCTOBER 2018
US HOTELIERS NEED TO GET SMART ABOUT CONSUMERS’ DIFFERENCES Americans still feel bullish about travel—but their hotel-stay plans differ across demographic and industry segments.¹
HOTEL VISITS AND SPENDING WILL INCREASE IN THE COMING YEAR
Americans plan to visit hotels more frequently and spend more at hotels in the next 12 months, but some want to stay at midscale and economy brands. Meanwhile, an improving economy may mean good news for leisure travel, including greater interest in cruising and more nights spent at resorts.
FIGURE : LAST MONTHS VERSUS NEXT MONTHS SPEND AND STAY COMPARISON