Published October 21, 2026
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Hotel Startup Metrics 2026: Require 18-Month Payback Before Adoption
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Explore hotel startup metrics for 2026, including an 18-month payback rule, Aiden's 58-hotel conversion footprint, and Hilton's 500-property growth plans.
Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://themercerclubnyc.com/blog/hotel-startup-metrics-2026-require-18-month-payback-before-adoption.php
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Independent analysis; not peer-reviewed.