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Hospitality dealmakers pursued ‘bigger, higher-conviction’ M&A in H1 2026
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U.S. travel and hospitality M&A value surged to $39.6 billion in the first half of 2026. This trend reflects a strategic shift toward larger, higher-conviction asset acquisitions despite an overall decrease in transaction volume.
- 01KPMG report indicates total U.S. travel and leisure deal value reached $39.6 billion through June 2026
- 02Overall transaction volume declined while average deal size increased significantly during the first half
- 03Investment patterns signal a clear buyer reprioritization toward higher-value hospitality assets and strategic acquisitions
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According to a new report from KPMG, U.S. travel, leisure and hospitality deal value surged to $39.6 billion in H1 while deal volume fell, signaling buyers’ reprioritization of assets.