Barclays: U.S. Hotel RevPAR Up 8.2% July

U.S. Hotel RevPAR Growth July 2026

Barclays' data shows U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased 8.2% year‑over‑year in July 2026, slightly below the 8.4% rise recorded in June. The increase was powered by a 2.3% rise in occupancy and a 5.7% uplift in average daily rates (ADR), reflecting continued demand from World Cup‑related travel and America250 celebrations.

In the Luxury segment, RevPAR surged 17.7% YoY, supported by a 14.5% increase in ADR, while the Economy segment posted a 3.6% YoY RevPAR gain, up from 3.1% in June. Transient RevPAR grew 11% YoY, matching June’s performance, and Group RevPAR accelerated to a 14% YoY increase from 10% in June.

Regionally, the Americas delivered the strongest RevPAR growth at 8% YoY in U.S. dollar terms. Europe posted 5% growth in euro terms. The Asia‑Pacific region improved to 4% YoY from 2% in June, driven by an 18% rise in India and a 6% increase in Japan, partially offset by a 3% YoY decline in China (versus a 1% decline in June). The Middle East and Africa region narrowed its decline to 4% YoY after a 26% drop in June.

Barclays’ company‑specific RevPAR tracker for July showed the following YoY changes: Marriott International (ticker MAR) +9.5%, Hilton Worldwide (HLT) +7.9%, Hyatt Hotels (H) +10.9%, Choice Hotels (CHH) +5.8%, and Wyndham Hotels (WH) +5.2%.

Weekend demand in the United States rose 1% YoY in July, consistent with June. Luxury‑segment weekend ADR grew 16% YoY, compared with a 5% YoY increase for the overall U.S. market.

For weekday travel, July occupancy rose 2% YoY for both the overall U.S. market and the Upper Upscale segment, slower than June’s 3% and 4% gains respectively. Mid‑week ADR moderated to 4% YoY for the overall U.S. market and 5% YoY for the Upper Upscale segment, down from 7% growth in both segments in June.