Development

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    Starwood Hotels development chief talks brand revival, growth opportunities

    CDO Abhay Bakaya said at the 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference that the company plans to have around 50 hotels open by 2030.

    By • June 5, 2025
  • Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Charleston is coming to the South Carolina city.
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    Four Seasons bets on burgeoning South Carolina leisure destination

    The luxury hospitality brand will bring a hotel and branded residences to Charleston, which saw a spike in visitor numbers and spending last year.

    By • June 5, 2025
  • CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott spoke at an NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum panel.
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    Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty

    CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott shared hospitality’s top growth opportunities at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.

    By • June 3, 2025
  • Marriott International opened the first StudioRes extended stay hotel in Fort Myers, Florida.
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    Marriott opens inaugural StudioRes amid focused midscale growth

    The Florida extended stay hotel marks a milestone for Marriott as it fortifies its U.S. midscale presence with City Express and a newly launched collection brand.

    By • June 3, 2025
  • The exterior of the Everhome Suites Bastrop extended stay hotel by Choice Hotels.
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    Choice Hotels continues extended stay push with Everhome openings

    The long-term accommodations sector shows promise for stable growth amid rockier economic times, Choice’s CEO shared during a recent earnings call.

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Market Spotlight: Nashville

    The Tennessee city has made a name for itself as a leisure and convention travel destination — and hotels are benefiting. Experts say it still has room to grow.

    By • May 29, 2025
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    Culinary, wellness-focused resort coming to Utah ski destination

    Luxury hotel brand Appellation, in collaboration with health and longevity guru Deepak Chopra, is bringing a hotel, a wellbeing center and garden-to-table dining near Park City.

    By • May 28, 2025
  • The logo of a Marriott hotel
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    Marriott launches collection brand in bid to boost global presence

    Series by Marriott will bring regional independent brands in the midscale and upscale segments under the Marriott system, including in the U.S., where owner talks are underway.

    By • May 22, 2025
  • A rendering of the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel. The rendered hotel is in the background, while computer generated people mill about on green grass in the foreground.
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    Development team kicks off $385M Grand Hyatt Miami Beach

    Slated for completion in 2027, the 17-story hotel will offer 800 guest rooms and convention and meeting space.

    By Matthew Thibault • May 22, 2025
  • A rendering of the new prototype Tru by Hilton's guest rooms.
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    Hilton’s Tru brand updates prototype amid expansion

    The new design has been “rooted in real-world feedback” from guests, owners and hotel teams, according to Brand Leader Andrew Harp.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    Hotels’ Q1 earnings: Tariff fears, RevPAR downgrades and more

    Most hotel players saw increased RevPAR in the quarter, but outlooks for the remainder of the year are hazy amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

    By • May 19, 2025
  • A shot of the Gaylord Pacific's exterior, flanked by a pool complex.
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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
  • A rendering of the exterior of Kimpton Fredericksburg.
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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