Market Report
Edmonton Hospitality Market Report
2026 Investment Forecast
Economic and Market Dynamics
Foster a Stable Hotel Outlook
Sector aided by resilient demand drivers. Hotels in Edmonton posted healthy gains in recent years, with 2025 occupancy reaching its highest level since 2015 and growth in the average daily rate continuing to outpace inflation. Stability is underpinned by the city’s large government presence, which provides a reliable base of year-round demand. On the supply side, conditions remain balanced. Very limited construction has kept the market from being oversaturated, and few projects sit in the pipeline. Looking ahead, performance could be hindered by trade uncertainties. But, for now, the expectation is that demand will hold resilient, supported by the energy, healthcare and education sectors, as well as steady corporate travel tied to oil sands operations and the provincial government. Future large-scale energy and infrastructure projects associated with the Building Canada Act may also generate spillover demand from corresponding teams, contractors and consultants. Meanwhile, event-related demand, anchored by Rogers Place and the Edmonton Expo Centre, could backstop the group and leisure segments. With favourable supply conditions, these factors point to a stable long-term outlook for Edmonton’s hotel market.
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