Development

  • A rendering shows the vision for two residential towers in Beverly Hills, California.
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    Courtesy of Foster + Partners & Kerry Hill Architects
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    $5B One Beverly Hills hotel-anchored project moves forward

    New York City-based Turner Construction has been doing overall site management since last year’s groundbreaking at the development, which will include a full facelift of the iconic Beverly Hilton.

    By Joe Bousquin • June 30, 2025
  • An aerial view shows Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
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    Joe Raedle via Getty Images
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    Deep Dive

    Market Spotlight: Orlando

    Theme parks, corporate conferences and sporting events continue to drive tourists to the central Florida metro — and hotels are benefiting, pros from JLL, IHG and more shared.

    By • June 30, 2025
  • An exterior rendering of The Avenir mixed-used development in New York City.
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    Courtesy of Silverstein Properties / Binyan Studios
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    Destination by Hyatt hotel to anchor NYC casino-bid project

    Hyatt entered a letter of intent to operate a 1,000-key luxury hotel at The Avenir, Silverstein Properties’ mixed-use development vying for gaming rights in the city.

    By • June 25, 2025
  • Suffolk projec team works on the Silver Corridor portion of the project
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    On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation

    Boston-based Suffolk plans to complete the hotel portion of the restoration at the iconic New York City landmark later this year, according to the contractor.

    By Sebastian Obando • June 24, 2025
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    Courtesy of Hotel del Coronado
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    Hotel del Coronado wraps $550M Blackstone-led renovation

    The more than six-year project updated all guest rooms and added two dining concepts to the historic Southern California hotel.

    By • June 20, 2025
  • The lobby of the newly opened Canopy by Hilton in Nashville.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton brings Canopy brand to booming Nashville market

    The 181-room Canopy by Hilton Nashville the Gulch opens as Hilton pushes growth in the lifestyle segment and the Tennessee city experiences record hotel development.

    By • June 18, 2025
  • The sign reads "howdy stranger yonder is Jackson Hole, last of the old west. On top of Teton Pass Wyoming
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    TenleyThompson via Getty Images
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    Castle Peak secures $315M to grow outdoors-focused Trailborn brand

    The investment firm closed its second real estate vehicle, slated to fund Trailborn’s expansion to top leisure destinations amid changing travel demand.

    By • June 13, 2025
  • Taxis parked in front of a Manhattan hotel in the rain.
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    Alexandra Scott via Getty Images
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    Top takeaways from 2025’s NYC hospitality investment conferences

    Hotel leaders and CEOs talked economics, brands, development and more at last week’s NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum and the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference.

    By • June 12, 2025
  • Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Deer Valley is coming to Park City, Utah.
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    Courtesy of Four Seasons
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    Deep Dive

    Après ski appeal: Utah’s revamped Deer Valley draws top hotel brands

    Grand Hyatt, Canopy by Hilton, Four Seasons and more make up a diverse hotel ecosystem catering to more than just skiers at Deer Valley East Village near Park City.

    By • June 9, 2025
  • The lobby of 1 Hotel Seattle.
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    Courtesy of Starwood Hotels/Mikkel Vang
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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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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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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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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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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
  • The Nashville skyline as seen from the river.
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    Jeremy Poland via Getty Images
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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
  • A rendering shows Ameyalli Park City by Appellation.
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    Courtesy of Appellation
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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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    Brandon Bell/Getty Images via Getty Images
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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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    Courtesy of Hilton
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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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    Drew Angerer via Getty Images
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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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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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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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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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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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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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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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    Courtesy of Hilton
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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