Optimism & Strategic Shifts
The 2025 US hotel investment landscape is marked by strong investor confidence and a clear pivot towards urban and luxury markets, driven by the resurgence of business and group travel.
of investors plan to maintain or increase hotel investments, up from 85% in 2024.
projected average RevPAR growth (CBRE), with urban locations outperforming at +2.2%.
of investors are now targeting full-service hotels, a threefold increase from 20% in 2024.
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Projected RevPAR Growth (2025) & Recent Performance
2025 Investor Preferences
Investors are strategically shifting their focus towards specific locations, chain scales, and property types that capitalize on the current recovery trends, moving upmarket to capture higher returns.
Favored Location Types
A strong belief in the recovery of business and group travel fuels the focus on CBDs.
Favored Chain Scales
Investors are moving upmarket, targeting premium segments with resilient demand from higher-income travelers.
Shift in Property Type Focus (2024 vs 2025)
The resurgence of corporate travel has caused a dramatic pivot to full-service hotels, which were less favored during the leisure-led recovery.
Outlook & Strategic Opportunities
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