While Trump administration policies may not directly target the hospitality industry, the effects of tariff threats and economic uncertainty mean weaker outlooks for hotel operators.
What about the impact on short-term rentals?
The U.S. vacation rental industry remains relatively stable. Data from Key Data Dashboard show that second-quarter performance on the books as of April 15 have an ADR of $353, up 2% year-on-year. Occupancy has declined 1%, while RevPAR, average booking window, and length of stay all remain stable.
Another trend is that higher-end rentals continue to outperform lower-priced accommodations.
Consider booked revenue for the second and third quarters of