# The U.S. travel industry is beginning to show signs of a recovery from a tough year in which worries about slower economic growth and higher inflation led to a sharp pullback in spending.

*business · news · 2026-04-28 · Bnn Bloomberg*

## Key points

- Hilton raised its annual room revenue growth outlook due to a rebound in domestic travel demand.
- Hilton's Tapestry Collection brand saw a 9.2% revenue increase, leading budget and middle-market segment growth.
- Hilton raised its 2026 revPAR growth forecast to 2%-3%, up from 1%-2% previously.
- First-quarter revenue in Middle East and North Africa dropped 1.7% year-on-year, with occupancy down 4.1%.
- Hilton's updated annual EPS forecast remains below analysts' average estimate, despite being improved.

**Companies:** Hilton Worldwide Holdings
**Countries:** United States, Virginia, Middle East

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