Development

  • An exterior rendering of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Telluride in Colorado.
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    Four Seasons brings resort, residences to Colorado ski destination

    The luxury Telluride property will expand the hospitality brand’s ski portfolio as travelers increasingly seek outdoor experiences.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
  • The lobby of Omni Parker House hotel in Boston following its recent restoration.
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    Deep Dive

    Elevating legacy: Inside the remaking of Boston’s Omni Parker House

    As the historic hotel celebrates 170 years, Omni Hotel & Resorts executives share how its recent restoration anchors a billion-dollar portfolio transformation.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
  • A Postcard Cabins tiny cabin sits on a lake.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Marriott launches outdoors-focused digital platform, collection brand

    Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors enables travelers to search and book trips based on nature-oriented activities, while the new brand gives guests access to more destinations.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
  • An exterior view of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
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    Retrieved from Marriott International.
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    The top hospitality conferences to attend in 2026

    Hospitality professionals can network, learn and do business at the industry’s biggest events of the year, which cover hotel development, investment, technology and more.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
  • A rendering of Bally's Las Vegas
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    Courtesy of Bally's Corp.
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    Bally’s debuts plans for luxury Las Vegas resort at Tropicana site

    At the same location as the new Athletics MLB ballpark, Bally’s will develop two hotel towers with 3,000 rooms, an entertainment venue, casino and more.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
  • New Orleans as seen from the MIssissippi River at night.
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    Hospitality Market Spotlight: New Orleans

    The Louisiana city punches above its weight in leisure and convention travel, hospitality pros say.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
  • The exterior of Gravity Haus' entrance.
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    Outdoor destination brand Gravity Haus opens first Montana location

    The lifestyle hotel in Big Sky opens as demand for outdoor-focused experiential accommodations rises.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
  • A rendering of a terrace outside of a large building, with people milling about amid the green space.
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    Los Angeles greenlights controversial $2.6B convention center

    Despite concerns about L.A.'s fiscal health and the project’s impacts, the job will proceed as the city prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

    By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 26, 2025
  • The interior of The Hollywood Grande hotel in Hollywood, California.
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    Hyatt, Thompson Miami Beach cut ties pre-opening

    A week before its anticipated debut, the Florida hotel’s future is uncertain. The brand termination comes after Thompson Hollywood converted under Marriott last month.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
  • A hotel along the beach.
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    Four Seasons to open Puerto Rico resort, residences

    The beachfront property on the island’s northeastern shore is accepting reservations for stays beginning in November.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    IHG brings Ruby to US, targeting urban micro market

    The hotel company said the German brand — which it acquired in February for $116 million — presents an opportunity for owners “often challenged by significant barriers to entry” in urban settings.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton opens outdoors-focused lifestyle hotel in Yellowstone

    Starlite Yellowstone debuts as the hotel company expands its lifestyle offerings amid growing demand for experiential travel.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
  • Construction site with cone yard sign, high-rise hotels, office building, skyscraper structure, working cranes, lower floor precast concrete wall in downtown Irving, Texas, commercial real estate
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    Hotel development stalls amid growing financial pressure: report

    Hoteliers are delaying investment in their properties as costs rise, demand softens and labor shortages add fuel to the fire, a new AHLA survey reveals.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
  • Construction continues on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building
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    Contractors welcome rate cut, push for more

    Firms said the quarter-point reduction will provide a meaningful confidence boost, including for hospitality projects, though likely won’t boom construction activity.

    By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 17, 2025
  • The kitchen within a apartment at Roost White House in Washington, D.C.
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    Apartment-style accommodations provider Roost opens in DC

    Located within a redeveloped residential building, Roost White House offers apartments for short- and long-term stays coupled with hotel-style services.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
  • Two blue chairs in the corner of a hotel room.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    JW Marriott debuts in Virginia amid demand for luxury wellness

    The hotel in Reston marks the launch of Marriott’s Mindful Rooms, which feature tailored amenities for wellness-minded guests.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
  • The exterior of Appellation Healdsburg in California.
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    Luxury Appellation brand opens flagship hotel in California

    The culinary- and wellness-focused hospitality brand is also underway on a resort near Park City, Utah, as luxury traveler demand evolves.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
  • A rendering of the forthcoming Kimpton Napa.
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    IHG takes Kimpton brand to Napa Valley

    The 123-key property, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is slated to open in the California region in 2028.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
  • An exterior view of AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park has opened in Las Vegas.
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    Marriott opens first dual-branded hotel in Las Vegas

    The joint AC Hotel and Element by Westin property in the city’s Symphony Park district debuts after Las Vegas saw a stark decline in visitors this summer.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Courtesy of Four Seasons
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    What hotel pros should have on their radar this fall

    Hotel Dive rounds up the trends set to shape hospitality performance, investment and development in the coming months, as well as the top hotel openings to watch out for.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
  • The interior of the W New York – Union Square hotel.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Marriott’s W New York – Union Square opens after $100M renovation

    The Manhattan hotel debuted with redesigned guest rooms, public spaces and dining following W Hotels’ strategic brand evolution.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
  • Henderson, Nevada with the Strip visible in the background.
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    M Resort Las Vegas wraps hotel tower ahead of schedule

    The resort plans to open its second hotel tower — a $206 million project — in December.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
  • The exterior of Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton’s Signia brand makes Texas debut

    The events-focused “approachable luxury” brand has been expanding nationwide, sometimes with deep impacts on local hotel markets.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
  • The exterior of an Everhome Suites hotel in Bozeman, Montana.
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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    Choice Hotels continues Everhome Suites expansion with 7 openings

    The brand has expanded to new high-barrier-to-entry markets, including Southern California, as the extended stay category remains a favorite among hotel developers.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
  • A rendering of the exterior of Pendry Nashville.
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    Hot hotel markets to watch in fall 2025

    Hotel Dive’s Market Spotlights series has highlighted hospitality trends across Indianapolis; Savannah, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025