• ARA US Hospitality Trust flagged a “moderately positive” 2026 outlook for U.S. RevPAR following a strong 1Q 2026 start, citing support from higher tax refunds, World Cup-driven international visitation, America’s 250th Anniversary.
• Outlook was tempered by heightened geopolitical risks, rising fuel costs, elevated inflation, growing price sensitivity, with Fed holding funds target range at 3.5%-3.75%.
• U.S. lodging fundamentals forecast to stay broadly stable, with occupancy seen at 62.1% in 2026 and 62.2% in 2027, ADR at USD 163 in 2026 and USD 165 in 2027, RevPAR at USD 101 in 2026 and USD 102 in 2027.
• Market backdrop showed RevPAR down 0.3% in 2025, then up 4% year to date through March 2026, supported by improving occupancy and pricing.

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