U.S. Hotel Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

U.S. Hotel Industry Statistics

U.S. hotels moved deeper into the tech and pricing arms race even as costs and commissions kept pressure high, with energy costs up 19% year over year in 2024 Q1 and RevPAR rising only 3.1% in 2024. From $41.2 billion in U.S. hotel investment through the first three quarters of 2024 to 62% of hotels using revenue management systems, this page connects demand, operations, and capital decisions in one place.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, hotels in the U.S. had 0.6 fewer weekend days booked per 100 total days compared with weekdays

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Hotels comprised 17.0% of U.S. travel industry capital investment in 2022

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In 2023, U.S. accommodations businesses had a median hourly wage of $16.50

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In 2023, U.S. accommodation businesses had 11.6 million average monthly visitors (accommodation-demand proxy)

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U.S. hotel transaction count was 1,038 in 2023

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In 2023, ADR among major U.S. markets ranged from $145 to $239

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84.4% of U.S. hotel companies surveyed said they use dynamic pricing (variable rate) for at least some dates/segments (industry survey).

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44% of U.S. hotel operators reported using at least one carbon-measurement or energy-management system in 2024 (sustainability tech adoption survey).

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In 2023, hotel maintenance and repairs were 6.9% of hotel operating expenses

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In 2024 Q1, U.S. hotel energy costs were 19% higher year-over-year (index basis)

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OTA commissions were 3.5 percentage points higher for independent hotels than for branded hotels in 2023

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US hotels faced 4.7% year-over-year higher food costs in 2024 (benchmark from hospitality input cost series).

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U.S. hotel insurance premiums increased by 18% for commercial property policies in 2024 (industry insurance pricing report).

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In 2024, average hotel cap rates in the U.S. were 7.1% (per real estate investment sales data)

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In 2024 Q1, hotel development activity represented 14.0% of U.S. lodging transactions by value

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In 2023, U.S. hotel investment totaled $39.0 billion (global investors into U.S. hotels)

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In 2024, U.S. hotel investment totaled $41.2 billion (first three quarters 2024 annualized by report)

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U.S. hotel bank loan issuance for lodging was $6.4 billion in 2023 (leveraged + senior)

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In 2024, 62% of U.S. hotels used a revenue management system (RMS) (survey)

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In 2023, GDS bookings accounted for 20% of U.S. hotel reservations (industry survey)

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U.S. inbound travelers reached 79.4 million arrivals in 2023 (tourism demand)

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U.S. international visitor spending was $154.6 billion in 2023 (covers lodging among other categories)

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In 2024, U.S. corporate travel bookings via managed services accounted for 28% of travel bookings (lodging included)

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U.S. lodging tax revenue totaled $16.3 billion in 2023 (local taxes on hotel stays)

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3.1% year-over-year increase in U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2024 (STR/Major metro set).

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In 2023, the U.S. hotel industry generated $196 billion in lodging revenue (industry estimate; U.S. lodging).

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38% of U.S. hotel guests reported they would be more likely to book if a hotel offered mobile key access (consumer survey).

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38% of U.S. hotels reported implementing keyless check-in within the last 12 months (hotel digital modernization survey).

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Over 1.9 million employees worked in “Accommodation” (NAICS 721) in the U.S. in 2023 (BLS employment level).

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In 2023, total U.S. employment for “Accommodation and Food Services” (NAICS 72) exceeded 15.5 million jobs (BLS CES).

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U.S. hospitality workforce had 2.1 job postings per 1 open role per day on average in 2024 (JOLTS-derived labor tightness indicator).

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U.S. hotels are seeing a business mix that looks oddly like two different industries at once. In 2024, hotel energy costs jumped 19% year over year while RevPAR rose 3.1% in major metros, and commissions shifted too. Let’s connect those points to the investment, demand, labor, and tech signals shaping how hotels are run across the country.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, hotels in the U.S. had 0.6 fewer weekend days booked per 100 total days compared with weekdays
  • Hotels comprised 17.0% of U.S. travel industry capital investment in 2022
  • In 2023, U.S. accommodations businesses had a median hourly wage of $16.50
  • In 2023, U.S. accommodation businesses had 11.6 million average monthly visitors (accommodation-demand proxy)
  • In 2023, hotel maintenance and repairs were 6.9% of hotel operating expenses
  • In 2024 Q1, U.S. hotel energy costs were 19% higher year-over-year (index basis)
  • OTA commissions were 3.5 percentage points higher for independent hotels than for branded hotels in 2023
  • In 2024, average hotel cap rates in the U.S. were 7.1% (per real estate investment sales data)
  • In 2024 Q1, hotel development activity represented 14.0% of U.S. lodging transactions by value
  • In 2023, U.S. hotel investment totaled $39.0 billion (global investors into U.S. hotels)
  • In 2024, 62% of U.S. hotels used a revenue management system (RMS) (survey)
  • In 2023, GDS bookings accounted for 20% of U.S. hotel reservations (industry survey)
  • U.S. inbound travelers reached 79.4 million arrivals in 2023 (tourism demand)
  • 3.1% year-over-year increase in U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2024 (STR/Major metro set).
  • In 2023, the U.S. hotel industry generated $196 billion in lodging revenue (industry estimate; U.S. lodging).

In 2023 and 2024, U.S. hotels saw solid lodging revenue growth amid rising costs, investment, and faster digital adoption.

Market Performance

1In 2023, hotels in the U.S. had 0.6 fewer weekend days booked per 100 total days compared with weekdays[1]
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Market Performance Interpretation

For market performance in 2023, U.S. hotels booked 0.6 fewer weekend days per 100 total days than weekdays, signaling weaker weekend demand that affects overall booking patterns.

Cost Analysis

1In 2023, hotel maintenance and repairs were 6.9% of hotel operating expenses[9]
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2In 2024 Q1, U.S. hotel energy costs were 19% higher year-over-year (index basis)[10]
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3OTA commissions were 3.5 percentage points higher for independent hotels than for branded hotels in 2023[11]
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4US hotels faced 4.7% year-over-year higher food costs in 2024 (benchmark from hospitality input cost series).[12]
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5U.S. hotel insurance premiums increased by 18% for commercial property policies in 2024 (industry insurance pricing report).[13]
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Cost Analysis Interpretation

From a cost analysis perspective, U.S. hotels are seeing broad upward pressure on major expense lines, with energy costs up 19% year over year in 2024 Q1, food costs up 4.7% in 2024, and insurance premiums rising 18% in 2024.

Investment & Financing

1In 2024, average hotel cap rates in the U.S. were 7.1% (per real estate investment sales data)[14]
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2In 2024 Q1, hotel development activity represented 14.0% of U.S. lodging transactions by value[15]
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3In 2023, U.S. hotel investment totaled $39.0 billion (global investors into U.S. hotels)[16]
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4In 2024, U.S. hotel investment totaled $41.2 billion (first three quarters 2024 annualized by report)[17]
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5U.S. hotel bank loan issuance for lodging was $6.4 billion in 2023 (leveraged + senior)[18]
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Investment & Financing Interpretation

In the Investment and Financing landscape, U.S. hotel capital stayed strong with investment rising from $39.0 billion in 2023 to $41.2 billion in 2024 even as average cap rates remained relatively steady at 7.1%, supported by $6.4 billion in 2023 bank lending for lodging.

Revenue & Demand

1In 2024, 62% of U.S. hotels used a revenue management system (RMS) (survey)[19]
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2In 2023, GDS bookings accounted for 20% of U.S. hotel reservations (industry survey)[20]
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3U.S. inbound travelers reached 79.4 million arrivals in 2023 (tourism demand)[21]
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4U.S. international visitor spending was $154.6 billion in 2023 (covers lodging among other categories)[22]
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5In 2024, U.S. corporate travel bookings via managed services accounted for 28% of travel bookings (lodging included)[23]
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6U.S. lodging tax revenue totaled $16.3 billion in 2023 (local taxes on hotel stays)[24]
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Revenue & Demand Interpretation

In the Revenue and Demand landscape, hotels are increasingly optimizing pricing and occupancy, as 62% already use revenue management systems while inbound travel hit 79.4 million arrivals in 2023 and GDS still drives 20% of reservations.

Market Size

13.1% year-over-year increase in U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2024 (STR/Major metro set).[25]
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2In 2023, the U.S. hotel industry generated $196 billion in lodging revenue (industry estimate; U.S. lodging).[26]
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Market Size Interpretation

For the market size category, the U.S. hotel industry reached an estimated $196 billion in lodging revenue in 2023 while RevPAR climbed 3.1% year over year in 2024, signaling continued top line growth in major metro demand.

User Adoption

138% of U.S. hotel guests reported they would be more likely to book if a hotel offered mobile key access (consumer survey).[27]
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238% of U.S. hotels reported implementing keyless check-in within the last 12 months (hotel digital modernization survey).[28]
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User Adoption Interpretation

User adoption is accelerating as 38% of guests say they are more likely to book with mobile key access and 38% of U.S. hotels have already implemented keyless check-in in the past 12 months.

Employment

1Over 1.9 million employees worked in “Accommodation” (NAICS 721) in the U.S. in 2023 (BLS employment level).[29]
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2In 2023, total U.S. employment for “Accommodation and Food Services” (NAICS 72) exceeded 15.5 million jobs (BLS CES).[30]
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3U.S. hospitality workforce had 2.1 job postings per 1 open role per day on average in 2024 (JOLTS-derived labor tightness indicator).[31]
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Employment Interpretation

Employment in the U.S. hotel and lodging sector is strong, with 1.9 million workers employed in accommodation in 2023 and an additional 15.5 million jobs across accommodation and food services, while 2024 labor tightness shows 2.1 job postings per open role per day, signaling continued hiring pressure.

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