New Report: Hotel Labor Productivity Improved in H1 2026 as Cost Pressures Persisted
U.S. full-service and select-service hotels reduced labor hours per occupied room during the first half of 2026, even as demand and hourly wages increased, according to the latest HotelData labor analysis. Hours per Occupied Room (HPOR) declined 3.1 percent year over year for full-service hotels and 3.5 percent for select-service properties. The improvement was consistent throughout the first half. HPOR remained below 2025 levels in every month from January through June for both hotel types. […]
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