Hotel Outlook 2025 Amid Disruption and Opportunity
In Skift Research's latest report, we provide a thematic update for the hotel industry, revisiting our 2025 Global Travel Outlook and providing updates on the state of play within the sector. The hospitality industry entered a rapidly shifting landscape in 2025. After years of recovery following the pandemic, hotels now face a more complex mix of challenges and opportunities. While demand remains resilient, new headwinds, including geopolitical instability, economic volatility, and rising consumer expectations, are testing the adaptability of even the most established hotel brands. This report explores how the global hospitality sector is responding to shifting dynamics through innovation, strategic diversification, and renewed attention to guest experience.
Drawing on insights from our ongoing tracking of hotel performance, and traveler behavior, this report provides direction in terms of where the industry stands and where it's heading for the rest of 2025 and beyond. From the rise of social commerce and 'quiet luxury', to the lasting value of live tourism and evolving loyalty models, this report helps hospitality leaders understand the forces reshaping travel in 2025 and how best to position themselves for long-term growth.
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