Development

  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts added Reside Houston Downtown, a Wyndham Residence, to its portfolio through a new partnership with Reside.
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    Wyndham debuts US residences in latest upscale extended stay play

    Through a new tie-up with Reside, Wyndham adds five apartment-style hotels, joining competitors growing in the upper-tier extended stay category.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    US hotel construction project pipeline hits all-time high in Q3

    Upper midscale continued to have the highest project count in the U.S. hotel pipeline, according to Lodging Econometrics.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open Atwell Suites — Henderson at the Pass in Henderson, Nevada, in November.
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    IHG expands Atwell Suites brand with 3 openings

    The Missouri, Nevada and Texas hotels fortify the upper midscale all-suites brand’s presence in “dynamic travel hubs” for business and leisure travelers.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
  • The glass exterior of the Anaheim Convention Center features blue signage denoting Wyndham's 2023 Global Conference.
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    Pipeline generation a high point for Wyndham in Q3 2024

    In the U.S., the hotel company awarded 10% more franchise contracts in the third quarter compared to the prior-year period, with extended stay demand leading the way.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Q&A

    How Orlando’s Evermore combined luxury hotel rooms and short-term rentals into one destination resort

    Demand for the Florida resort has exceeded the expectations of owner-operator Dart Interests, which hopes to expand the concept to new markets, according to EVP Stewart Brown.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
  • Choice Hotels International debuted its 500th extended stay hotel in Glendale, Arizona.
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    Q&A

    What’s the future of extended stay? Choice Hotels leader weighs in

    As Choice opens its 500th extended stay property, VP Matt McElhare shares what markets and segments are poised for future growth and how leveraging technology will set brands apart.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
  • Through its strategic loyalty partnership with MGM Resorts, Marriott International will convert Delano Las Vegas under its luxury W Hotels brand.
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    Marriott to convert MGM’s Delano Las Vegas under W Hotels

    The conversion is part of a long-term strategic licensing partnership between the companies and furthers Marriott’s push in luxury.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
  • The exterior of Populus at a downtown Denver intersection.
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    ‘Carbon positive’ hotel opens in Denver

    Populus claims to be the first hotel in the U.S. to reduce more carbon than it creates.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
  • The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, will be renovated and rebranded under Signia by Hilton.
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    Diplomat Beach Resort renovated, rebranded under Signia by Hilton

    The Hollywood, Florida, hotel is undergoing extensive upgrades to its lobby, dining concepts and oceanfront conference space ahead of switching flags.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
  • Hospitality leaders shared the top trends driving growth across the industry at this year's Lodging Conference in Phoenix.
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    Top hospitality trends from 2024’s Lodging Conference

    Hotel investment is on the rise, guests are craving experiential stays more than ever and extended stay is still top of mind, but labor and tech challenges linger.

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
  • Hospitality industry leaders gave their industry outlooks and perspectives at The Lodging Conference at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
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    View from the top: Hospitality CEOs give their industry outlooks

    Hospitality industry leaders from AAHOA, Extended Stay America, Peachtree Group and JLL are optimistic, despite possible regulatory hurdles.

    By • Oct. 9, 2024
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    Field & Stream Lodge Co. to open first property in Montana

    The outdoor-centric hospitality brand by Starwood Capital Group and AJ Capital Partners is targeting 35 properties in the U.S.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    José Andrés Group to open luxury hotel, membership club

    A partnership with Thor Equities, The Bazaar House by José Andrés will open in Washington, D.C., in 2027.

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
  • New Orleans' Maison Métier and The Barnett will join Hyatt’s Independent Collection of brands.
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    Hyatt doubles down on luxury and lifestyle development

    On the back of Hyatt's acquisition of Standard International, the hotel company’s luxury and lifestyle division has 20 recent or planned openings in the Americas through 2025.

    By • Sept. 24, 2024
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    IHG’s Six Senses to open Pennsylvania resort amid Americas expansion

    Six Senses RiverStone Estate will be the Thailand-based brand’s fourth U.S. resort and will occupy nearly 1,200 acres on a historic property in western Pennsylvania.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Independent luxury lifestyle hotel to open in downtown Phoenix

    The 236-room property will open under Pacific Hospitality Group’s Meritage Collection in the Arizona market that “holds incredible growth potential.”

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Opinion

    How hoteliers can optimize operations through design

    Smart hotel design can enhance the guest experience, improve staff efficiency and support sustainability efforts.

    By Sonja Haviland • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Savannah lofts convert under Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

    The Ann Savannah, offering apartment-style accommodations in its namesake Georgia city, joins hotel management company Sage Hospitality’s lifestyle portfolio.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
  • Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa opened following renovations.
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    Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa opens after $25M renovation

    The Marriott-branded hotel opens at Walt Disney World Resort as Orlando, Florida, sees heightened tourism levels and notable hotel investment activity.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
  • Outdoor-centric hotel brand Trailborn will open a hotel in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
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    Trailborn plots next outdoor-centric hotel for North Carolina beach

    With the renovated and rebranded Wrightsville Beach hotel, the boutique brand continues its expansion to top outdoor destinations amid traveler demand.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Kimpton to open third hotel in NYC

    The IHG Hotels & Resorts brand is developing Kimpton Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan alongside Extell Development Company.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
  • A rendering of the exterior of My Place's new prototype.
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    My Place Hotels debuts enhanced prototype to ‘directly benefit franchisees’

    The upper midscale extended stay hotel brand designed My Place 3.0 to increase demand and improve the guest experience.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Dual-branded Hyatt property headed to Oahu, Hawaii

    Alaka’i Development says the hotel will cater to business and extended stay travelers, as well as interisland visitors whose options are “currently limited.”

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Opinion

    Why hoteliers should consider a design-build development approach

    With the development style, hotel owners can consolidate the traditional phases of development for a more streamlined, flexible process.

    By Jake Zwaagstra • Sept. 9, 2024
  • CitizenM opened its largest hotel to date in Boston's Bay Bay neighborhood.
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    CitizenM continues US expansion with Boston, Miami lifestyle hotels

    The European hotel company debuted its largest hotel to date in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, with plans to double its global portfolio by 2030.

    By • Sept. 6, 2024