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The K-Shaped Hotel Economy Just Hit a New Extreme in 2026 (Luxury Up 19%, Midscale Flat)
Hotel pricing in 2026 is not happening on a single curve. Luxury properties have raised average daily rates 19 percent year over year. Midscale hotels are basically flat. Economy properties are running 2 to 4 percent below last year in many markets. This is the K-shape economists keep talking