United States -  Washington DC

Large-scale government activity, tourism, and local businesses provide consistent lodging demand for the Washington, D.C., market. Given the convenience of three major airports that service the metro area, D.C. is also a center for major groups/events. The market can be partly insulated from economic downturns due to the stability provided by the federal government infrastructure. Presidential inaugurations benefit the market, whereas government shutdowns have a limiting influence. Washington tends to perform with occupancy levels bracketing the 70.0% mark, except for periods of economic downturn. Year-to-date 2025 data indicate steady growth following the pandemic. Occupancy has reached the high 60s, while ADR increased; this trend is expected to support an all-time high RevPAR by year-end 2025, largely influenced by the presidential inauguration in early 2025. The District's role as the nation’s capital, its strong corporate and institutional sectors, and the array of tourist attractions have supported a strong lodging market and should continue to do so going forward. Investors continue to perceive D.C. hotels as an attractive long-term investment. Factors contributing to the market's performance include higher-rated demand from the international corporate, government, and leisure segments, balanced by the slower recovery of office space vacancies.

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Change In Value For Market:

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Significant Value Increase: Greater than +10%
Moderate Value Increase: Between +3% and +10%
Stable Values: Between -3% and +3%
Moderate Value Decline: Between -3% and -10%
Significant Value Decline: More than -10%

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