Development: Page 10


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    Marriott reopens Dallas-area Ritz-Carlton after $55M renovation

    The opening signals the hotel company’s continued push in the luxury segment.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
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    AnderCorp breaks ground on $270M Louisiana casino, resort

    Construction is in full swing on the sprawling entertainment project in Bossier City.

    By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2024
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    Hotel industry forecast 2024: development, F&B, technology and more

    Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will drive progress at hotels this year, impacting everything from on-site amenities to hotel workforce management.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
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    Urban markets, sustainable tourism to drive global hotel investment in 2024: JLL

    Global hotel investment will accelerate this year, exceeding 2023’s volume by from 15% to 25%.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
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    Margaritaville expands in Texas with 2 resorts

    Developers are bringing resorts to Galveston and Denison, Texas, amid the resort brand’s continued growth in the state.

    By Updated Jan. 25, 2024
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    US hotel construction pipeline hits record high

    In the fourth quarter of 2023, hotel projects surpassed the previous high from 2008, with conversions making up a significant portion of the pipeline.

    By Jan. 23, 2024
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    Hilton’s Conrad brand debuts in Orlando

    Hilton expands its luxury portfolio with the hotel, situated on the 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort.

    By Jan. 23, 2024
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    Retrieved from SBE on January 22, 2024
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    Wyndham, SBE partner to launch ‘smart lifestyle’ brand

    The brand, under the working title “Project HQ,” will target millennial and Gen Z travelers who are “priced out of the lifestyle hotel market.”

    By Jan. 22, 2024
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    2024 Outlook

    US hotel openings to watch in 2024

    From luxury beachside resorts to sustainable hotels, here are the projects hoteliers should keep an eye on this year.

    By Jan. 19, 2024
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    Marriott breaks ground on inaugural StudioRes hotel

    The first-of-its-kind midscale extended stay property is underway in Fort Myers, Florida.

    By Jan. 19, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Signia by Hilton Atlanta opens with aim to capture events travelers

    The 976-room property by the Georgia World Congress Center is Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
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    Retrieved from Hyatt on January 11, 2024
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    Chicago’s largest hotel undergoes $102M renovation

    The Hyatt Regency property will see upgrades to guest rooms and suites, as well as two improved ballrooms.

    By Jan. 11, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton names new extended stay brand LivSmart Studios

    The lower midscale brand, announced last year, previously used the working title Project H3.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    Deep Dive // 2024 Outlook

    7 hotel industry trends to watch in 2024

    Leaders in the hospitality industry will work to make staff happier, ramp up integration of generative AI and cater to a growing number of experiential and luxury travelers.

    By Jenna Walters and Noelle Mateer • Jan. 10, 2024
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    2024 Outlook

    6 hotel executives share their 2024 development outlooks

    Leaders at Hilton, Marriott, IHG and more detail what trends will drive hotel development this year and how their portfolios are poised to expand.

    By Jan. 9, 2024
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    Hot hotel markets to watch in 2024

    Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Miami are hotel markets worth watching. Here’s why.   

    By Jan. 8, 2024
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    Retrieved from HayMax Hotels on January 05, 2024
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    Luxury boutique hotel Mollie Aspen opens

    The hotel will cater to the growing number of travelers seeking experiential accommodations in the Colorado mountain destination.

    By Jan. 5, 2024
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    Retrieved from AO Architects on December 22, 2023
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    Skyscraper proposed for Oklahoma City lodging, entertainment district

    The residential tower would join a 480-key Hyatt Dream hotel in a mixed-use project that is set to break ground.

    By Julie Strupp • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Retrieved from Sunseeker Resort on January 03, 2024
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    Budget airline Allegiant opens South Florida resort

    The airline operator entered the hospitality space with Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, a 785-room property on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

    By Jan. 3, 2024
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    Retrieved from Choice Hotels International on April 06, 2023
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    Choice Hotels’ Suburban Studios opens 100th location

    The brand is rapidly expanding as developer demand for hotel conversions, particularly in the extended stay space, remains heightened.

    By Dec. 21, 2023
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    Retrieved from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants on December 20, 2023
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    IHG’s Kimpton expands in Denver with spring hotel opening

    The 190-key Kimpton Claret Hotel, underway in the Belleview Station neighborhood, will be the second brand property in the city.

    By Dec. 20, 2023
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    Cordish Companies breaks ground on $270M casino resort in Louisiana

    The 550-room Live! Casino & Hotel will be the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market.

    By Dec. 18, 2023
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    Fontainebleau Las Vegas officially opens

    The 3,644-room resort, casino and shopping complex has been 15 years in the making.

    By Dec. 15, 2023
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    The image by Marco Becerra is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Dubai’s Jumeirah Group exploring US hotel opportunities

    Changing luxury travel demand is driving the hotel chain's expansion.

    By Dec. 15, 2023
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    Deep Dive // Hot Markets

    Market Spotlight: Miami

    Despite decreased year-over-year hotel performance, the market shows promise with RevPAR outpacing 2019 levels, business travel ramping up and a growing luxury pipeline.

    By Dec. 13, 2023