Revenue per available room fell 12% in July after a 43% drop in the second quarter.
Marriott reported that its Middle East revenue per available room fell 12% year over year in July 2026. This marked a sharp improvement from a 43% drop recorded in the second quarter, even as regional conflict continued.
The company's wider operations remained steady. Global room revenue rose 7% in July, lifted by an 8% increase in the United States and Canada. Growth across room categories was broad-based, spanning luxury, premium, select and mid-scale brands.
The Middle East accounts for about 3% of global fees for Marriott, but it represents 6% of its hotel development pipeline. Supply-chain friction and tighter capital flows have already pushed full-year net unit growth toward the lower end of management guidance. The Wall Street Journal also reported that Dubai hotel occupancy dropped sharply in the first half of 2026 amid broader regional disruptions.
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