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  • A guest room of a Rise & Shine prototype hotel.
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    Retrieved from Choice Hotels International on October 31, 2023
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    Choice unveils new look for Comfort brand with Rise & Shine prototype

    The first Rise & Shine hotel opened this week in Missouri, kicking off a larger expansion by Choice in the competitive upper midscale segment.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
  • The lobby features beige furniture and a windowed ceiling.
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    Courtesy of Marriott
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    Westin unveils wellness-focused hotel in DC

    The Marriott property offers guests specialized sleeping amenities, health food options and the largest hotel fitness studio in the city.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
  • Construction cranes line the city skyline at dusk in New York City.
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    Hot Markets

    Market Spotlight: New York City

    The city’s hotel industry is enjoying a post-pandemic recovery driven by high room rates, but construction and financing challenges continue to dog would-be hotel developers.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
  • A rendering of the exterior of Hilton's new Project H3 brand.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton’s hotels pipeline is now the largest in its history

    The company raised guidance after a strong third quarter, and expansions in the midscale, premium economy and lifestyle segments are expected to fuel future growth.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
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    © 2023 Hilton

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    Related Group partners with Hilton on Waldorf Astoria-branded condos

    The 92-unit Florida property is the hotel brand’s first all-residential development.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 25, 2023
  • A bed with a white bedspread and dark wood headboard.
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    Courtesy of The Global Ambassador
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    Phoenix’s Global Ambassador hotel sets December opening date

    The property, backed by celebrity investors including Devin Booker and Dierks Bentley, will open after nearly a decade in the making.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
  • A sign with the Ritz-Carlton Logo
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    Ritz-Carlton brand expands to Savannah amid Marriott’s luxury push

    A hotel and residences project was announced a month after Marriott outlined plans to focus on rooms growth in the luxury space through 2025.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
  • A large blue glass flip flop is in the entryway to Margaritaville Times Square.
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    Retrieved from Margaritaville Resorts on October 23, 2023
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    Lender to take control of NYC Margaritaville hotel

    Philadelphia-based Arden Group will acquire an equity stake in Margaritaville Times Square Resort following developer Soho Properties’ financial troubles, which included two bankruptcy filings.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
  • Red armchairs in Tempo by Hilton's lobby, which has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Times Square
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    6 noteworthy Times Square hotel openings and acquisitions

    The Manhattan neighborhood has seen an influx of hotel activity in recent months as New York City tourism recovers.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
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    The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas completes multimillion-dollar renovation

    The hotel revamped all 218 guest rooms and suites.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
  • An interior of a hotel room
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    Retrieved from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts on July 27, 2023
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    10 notable extended stay hotel launches, acquisitions and developments

    Extended stay competition is heating up as hotel players including Choice, Hilton and Wyndham look to claim stake in the rapidly expanding long-term stay space.

    By • Updated Oct. 20, 2023
  • The inside of a guest room at San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado.
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    Retrieved from Hotel del Coronado on October 17, 2023
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    San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado to undergo $160M restoration

    The revitalization is the final phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s $550 million investment in the property.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    LuxUrban continues NYC expansion with 3 hotel openings

    The newly opened properties add 368 rooms to the company’s growing presence in the New York City market.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
  • A tower stands upright on a bright, sunny day. The tower is a modern building, covered by windows.
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    Permission granted by Meade Engineering
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    Q&A

    Beyond superstition, 13th floors also hold a money-making opportunity

    This taboo level in buildings from hotels to offices is often relegated to storing HVAC and mechanical equipment, but it doesn’t need to be that way, says engineer Johnathan Meade.

    By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 12, 2023
  • Emergency vehicles surround a partially collapsed building
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    Photo by Infrogmation of New Orleans/Flickr, edited by Michelle Rock/Construction Dive
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    No criminal charges in Hard Rock hotel collapse

    Four years after the disaster that killed three workers, the Orleans Parish District Attorney said OSHA’s long settlement talks hindered the case.

    By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 12, 2023
  • The colorfully designed lobby at a hotel property.
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    Edwin Tan via Getty Images
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    How hoteliers can maximize ROI on branded hotel renovations

    A design expert explains how hotel owners can creatively refresh their properties — in a brand-approved way.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    8 hotel conferences to attend in 2024

    From innovative hotel marketing strategies and technology developments to staffing solutions and sustainability initiatives, there is no shortage of hospitality industry trends for hoteliers to discuss at these top hospitality events.

    By • Updated June 10, 2024
  • The inside of a hotel room at Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
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    Retrieved from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on October 09, 2023
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    Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to undergo $180M renovation

    The resort will redesign all guest rooms and suites, plus add spa and garden areas to its oceanside property.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
  • A rendering of a hotel room at Nobu Hotel Caesars Atlantic City.
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    Permission granted by Caesars Entertainment
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    Nobu to open hotel at Caesars Atlantic City Resort

    The boutique hotel, located on the New Jersey coast, is part of a larger national expansion by the luxury brand.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
  • A rendering on the redevelopment at Grand Sierra Resort.
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    Retrieved from Grand Sierra Resort on October 02, 2023
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    Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort puts $1B toward decade-long redevelopment

    The project will bring a sports arena and entertainment district to the Nevada resort, driving tourism to the city and boosting occupancies at other local hotels.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
  • Aerial view of a theme park grounds.
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    Courtesy of Mansion Entertainment Group
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    $2B Disney-sized theme park, resort set to break ground in Oklahoma

    American Heartland will sprawl over 1,000 acres and include a 300-room hotel, according to developer Mansion Entertainment Group.

    By Julie Strupp • Sept. 28, 2023
  • The dining space features blue and orange colored accents and plush chairs.
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    IHG’s Avid opens first NYC hotel amid Americas expansion

    The midscale brand will enter new markets this year as its pipeline grows.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
  • The interior of a hotel room with bed, desk, TV and cityscape from the windo
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    Peachtree hotel investment remains strong post rebrand

    Year-to-date, the investment company has acquired five properties and signed three development deals, despite ongoing uncertainty in the market.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
  • A rendering shows guests around a baseball field at night.
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    Courtesy of Travel + Leisure Co.
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    Sports Illustrated Resorts to open in college towns

    The first of the new sports-centric resorts will open in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2025.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
  • A rendering of a hotel room at Thompson Houston.
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    Courtesy of Hyatt
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    Hyatt expands luxury lifestyle pipeline by 30 hotels

    The company plans to open properties in the segment across the Americas through 2025, growing burgeoning brands like Thompson Hotels.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023