R.D. Olson breaks ground on $60M Marriott hotel

Interior design elements at the Pasadena, California, hotel will include wood surfaces, fireplaces, water features and penthouse suites.

By Joe Bousquin • June 20, 2023

Nobu announces first NYC hotel

The hospitality group’s newest location will have 145 rooms on the site of the Plaza Athénée Hotel in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

By Noelle Mateer • June 15, 2023

IHG begins $158M development on San Antonio’s River Walk

The forthcoming InterContinental San Antonio, on the site of a former Wyndham property, will feature new meeting and event space to accommodate strong business travel to the city.

By Jenna Walters • June 13, 2023

Weak office, hotel sectors continue to drag on construction planning

Persistent weakness in the hotel and office sectors are contributing to prolonged low levels of commercial construction.

By Sebastian Obando • June 12, 2023

Marriott’s midscale extended stay brand designed with developers, owners in mind

The new Project MidX Studios prototype will provide a more cost-effective development and operating model than other Marriott brands.

By Jenna Walters • June 6, 2023

Rimrock partners with My Place, Choice to develop extended stay hotels in the Southeast

The firm joins a growing number of developers that find extended stay hotels desirable due to increased profit margins and stable occupancy.

By Jenna Walters • June 6, 2023

Remington Hotels rebrands as Remington Hospitality

The new name is intended to reflect the company’s growth in segments outside of traditional hotels, such as wellness, experiential travel and food and beverage.

By Noelle Mateer • June 5, 2023

Marriott to enter US midscale segment with extended stay brand

With Project MidX Studios, Marriott brings its extended stay expertise to a new segment amid heating competition in the space.

By Jenna Walters • June 5, 2023

Pyramid Global Hospitality beefs up US luxury lifestyle segment with addition of 6 hotels to management portfolio

The additions continue a period of significant growth for the hotel management company and expand its presence in Rhode Island.

By Noelle Mateer • June 5, 2023

IHG breaks ground on wellness-focused hotel near Miami

The Even Hotel Sweetwater – Doral comes as hotel brands update their wellness offerings, and will feature health and fitness amenities signature to the brand’s new prototype.

By Jenna Walters • May 31, 2023

Hilton announces new extended stay hotel brand

Project H3 will target the growing number of guests that typically stay 20 nights or more. The lower-maintenance hotel model is attracting developers.

By Noelle Mateer • May 24, 2023

Gencom, GD Holdings acquire St. Regis Chicago

The acquisition represents the joint venture’s entrance into Chicago, deemed one of the nation’s top luxury hospitality markets by Gencom Chief Investment Officer Alessandro Colantonio.

By Jenna Walters • May 18, 2023

Pyramid adds Wayfinder Newport hotel to management portfolio

The management company will reboot the boutique hotel after a fire caused extensive damage, partially reopening this summer.

By Noelle Mateer • May 18, 2023

Phoenix’s Global Ambassador hotel and members-only club to open in November

The hotel — the first from restaurateur Sam Fox — will include five dining concepts in addition to its members-only club.

By Noelle Mateer • May 17, 2023

Bally’s plans to bring MLB ballpark to Las Vegas

The company, along with Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc., has struck an agreement with MLB’s Oakland Athletics to build a ballpark for the team at the Tropicana resort, located in one of the city's busiest areas. 

By Jenna Walters • May 16, 2023

Chicago approves design for Bally’s ambitious casino project

When built, Bally’s Chicago will be the first ground-up casino and resort in the center of a major metropolitan city. News of the 30-acre development’s site approval comes on the heels of the company’s unusual IPO announcement.

By Noelle Mateer • May 15, 2023

Choice Hotels’ Cambria brand expands to Pacific Northwest

Adding to Cambria’s national portfolio of more than 65 properties, developers broke ground on two hotels near Portland, Oregon, a new market for the brand. 

By Jenna Walters • May 11, 2023

Signia by Hilton comes to downtown Atlanta in March 2024

The 976-room hotel will be the largest ground-up development project in downtown Atlanta in 40 years.

By Noelle Mateer • May 11, 2023

Ritz-Carlton to reopen Naples hotel with new suites, Vanderbilt Tower addition

The revamp, which began in 2021, also includes three additional dining concepts and renovated poolside space.

By Noelle Mateer • May 10, 2023

U.S. hotel construction pipeline grows as developers eye cost-effective projects

According to a report from Lodging Econometrics, recovery in travel demand led to first-quarter pipeline growth, though developers are seeking alternatives to new construction amid a rocky economic climate.

By Jenna Walters • May 9, 2023

Choice Hotels brings Cambria brand to downtown Detroit

The property, comprising 154 rooms and various amenities, is an adaptive reuse of a historic office building in the city’s central business district.

By Jenna Walters • May 9, 2023

Cordish Companies, Caesars bring 223-acre project to South Florida

Called The Pomp, the mixed-use development will include the remodeled Harrah’s Pompano Beach as well as retail, entertainment, residential and office space.

By Jenna Walters • May 5, 2023

Developers break ground on $54M Embassy Suites in Chattanooga

The Hilton hotel, targeting corporate and leisure travelers, is slated for completion in 2025.

By Jenna Walters • May 2, 2023

Caesars Entertainment to add $100M tower to Paris Las Vegas

Caesars will integrate the existing Jubilee Tower at Horseshoe Las Vegas into Paris Las Vegas and rename it the Versailles Tower as part of the resort’s ongoing upgrades.

By Jenna Walters • May 2, 2023

Choice Hotels’ Sleep Inn brand debuts wellness-focused prototype

The new development option includes fitness centers and outdoor spaces, as guests seek accommodations with more wellness amenities.

By Jenna Walters • May 1, 2023