Los Angeles’ room rate growth was in line with low- to mid-20% rate growth in Atlanta, Houston and Seattle. San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York-Newark reported average daily rate growth in the 30% range, according to Bisnow. Hotel sector outlook still positiveHotel operators, developers and lenders were hoping for a stronger World Cup boost following lackluster sector performance at the close of 2025. ΔAccording to a Moody’s Analytics piece published by Scotsman Guide, the U.S. hotel sector ended the year in a state of stagnation. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that commercial real estate lenders viewed the hotel sector positively during the first quarter.