Development

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    Marriott opens $1.3B resort, convention center in California

    The San Diego-area 1,600-key Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is the sixth to open under the meetings-focused brand.

    By • May 16, 2025
  • City Express by Marriott Duluth in Georgia opened.
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    Why Marriott sees a ‘real opportunity’ with City Express midscale brand

    Global Development Officer, U.S. and Canada, Noah Silverman shares how Marriott is capitalizing on evolving franchisee demand with City Express, its first U.S. transient midscale offering.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    IHG to open Kimpton in Texas’ Hill Country

    IHG is the latest hotel player to announce a luxury development in Fredericksburg, Texas, Kimpton’s fourth property in the state.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    US RevPAR hit Q1 record, though economic outlook more cautious: JLL

    Robust ADRs fueled the highest-ever year-to-date RevPAR in March, though occupancy slipped in the quarter.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Hilton latest to open lifestyle hotel in growing Fort Worth, Texas

    The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection is part of Hilton’s strategy to use collection brands to propel luxury and lifestyle expansion.

    By • May 12, 2025
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Extended stay a beacon for Choice Hotels amid economic uncertainty

    While Choice downgraded its 2025 RevPAR guidance, the company’s well-performing extended stay portfolio shows promise, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Wynn Resorts halts $375M in CapEx, citing tariffs

    The resort operator delayed its Encore Tower remodel amid ongoing economic uncertainty, but CEO Craig Billings says other areas of the business have not been impacted.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Caliber inks deal with Hyatt to develop 15 Hyatt Studios across US

    The Scottsdale, Arizona-based real estate investor will bring the upper midscale extended stay brand to five states.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Marriott touts development bright spot as it lowers 2025 RevPAR guidance

    Ongoing economic uncertainty led Marriott to downgrade its full-year RevPAR growth expectations, but CEO Anthony Capuano says owners are bullish on long-term hotel opportunities.

    By • May 6, 2025
  • Hyatt will debut its Andaz brand in Florida with Andaz Miami Beach.
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    Hyatt Lifestyle Group opens inaugural property in Florida

    Andaz Miami Beach is the lifestyle division's first opening since Hyatt acquired Standard International last year.

    By • May 6, 2025
  • A rendering of a guest room at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino.
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    Caesars underway on $160M renovation, rebrand of Lake Tahoe property

    The resort operator is transforming Nevada’s Harveys Lake Tahoe into Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino as it prioritizes its regional segment.

    By • May 2, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    Hyatt forecasts slower RevPAR growth as booking behavior shifts

    Softening leisure demand led Hyatt to downgrade its 2025 RevPAR growth outlook, though development momentum remains strong, per CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its second Echo Suites extended stay hotel in Plano, Texas.
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    Wyndham lowers 2025 RevPAR expectations amid dampened consumer sentiment

    The company’s U.S. RevPAR growth was below the low end of its guidance for Q1, though CEO Geoff Ballotti touted Wyndham’s track record in previous economic downturns.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Upper-tier segments led US hotel pipeline growth in Q1

    The total hotel construction pipeline increased year over year in the quarter, with the upscale and upper midscale segments leading by project count, per Lodging Econometrics.

    By • April 28, 2025
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    One&Only plots Hudson Valley opening amid US expansion

    The Dubai-based luxury resort company will open its second U.S. property on the Culinary Institute of America campus in New York.

    By • April 24, 2025
  • A furnished apartment-style hotel room at Placemakr's pop-up hotel at The Byron in Washington, D.C.
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    Placemakr continues apartment-style accommodations push in Alabama

    Located within a luxury multifamily building, Placemakr Huntsville at Anthem House will cater to extended stay demand generated from its namesake city’s aerospace industry.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    Top hotel openings of Q1 2025

    IHG Hotels & Resorts, Trailborn, Reside and more opened properties in the luxury, outdoor-focused and extended stay categories.

    By • April 22, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    Hotel development to remain healthy despite economic woes: Hyatt exec

    Hyatt Head of Americas Development Dan Hansen shares why developers continue to be bullish on extended stay and how traveler demand for homelike accommodations is shifting.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    Accor, Ennismore add 17 hotels in the Americas

    The European hotel companies will manage beachfront properties through an agreement with Mexico-based Royal Holiday Group.

    By • April 18, 2025
  • Hotel Equities appointed Greg O’Stean as its new chief development officer, succeeding Joe Reardon.
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    Hotel Equities appoints new chief development officer

    Hospitality industry veteran Greg O’Stean succeeds Joe Reardon, who will now focus on strategic partnerships as vice chairman.

    By • April 16, 2025
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    B&B Hotels taps US CEO amid expansion

    Amir Mustafa will helm the European midscale hotel company’s U.S. business as it scales across the Atlantic.

    By • April 16, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    First Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel opens in Mobile, Alabama

    The upper midscale property marks a milestone for Hyatt as it aims to capitalize on growing extended stay demand.

    By • April 16, 2025
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    Miami’s Mandarin Oriental to proceed with layoffs, closure to make way for residences

    The Brickell Key property will lay off some 430 employees ahead of its demolition to make room for a new two-tower hotel and residences complex.

    By • April 13, 2025
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    Marriott opens AC Hotel in ‘growing’ Savannah

    The hotel in the city’s historic district aims to capture leisure and business travelers to the increasingly popular Georgia destination.

    By • April 11, 2025
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    Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

    Despite exemptions for key building materials, import taxes announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could lead to a slowdown in new work, experts say.

    By Sebastian Obando • April 4, 2025