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European Hotels See July RevPAR Slip as ADR Falls Despite Higher Occupancy

Seasonal rentals drew travelers, weakening hotels’ pricing power.

Overview

  • Across Europe in July 2025, occupancy rose by 1.3 percentage points year on year, yet average daily rates fell 4% and RevPAR declined 2.3%, according to HSMAI Europe and MKG.
  • Performance diverged by segment, with the economy tier posting a 5.4% drop in ADR as mid-range and upscale properties eked out modest RevPAR gains.
  • Greece led regional outperformance with RevPAR up 15.4% on a 20.7% ADR jump despite a 3.7‑point occupancy drop, while Spain grew RevPAR 3.3% with ADR up 2.7%.
  • France’s RevPAR fell 5% as hoteliers cut ADR 8% despite a 2.3‑point occupancy lift, and Germany’s RevPAR declined 9.1% versus last year’s Euro 2024‑boosted benchmark even with event support in July.
  • The United Kingdom returned to growth with RevPAR up 3.9% on a 2.6‑point occupancy gain, as Eurostat data show strong 2024 expansion in seasonal rental bookings continuing to pressure hotels into 2025.