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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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 Graber • May 1, 2023

IHG to open second Kimpton property in NYC

The Kimpton Hotel Theta will be located in the city’s theater district near Times Square.

By Jenna Graber • May 1, 2023

New-construction Graduate Hotels property to open in Austin, Texas

The 18-story hotel will sit in the heart of the capital city’s downtown near the University of Texas campus.

By Jenna Graber • April 25, 2023

Hyatt unveils first upper-midscale hotel brand in Americas

Roughly 100 Hyatt Studios hotels are planned, furthering the company’s select service portfolio growth.

By Jenna Graber • April 19, 2023

Rockefeller Center office space to be converted to hotel

Aspen Hospitality and Tishman Speyer will redevelop 10 floors of vacant office space into a 130-room hotel.

By Jenna Graber • April 18, 2023

MGM receives approval for $8.1B casino in Japan

The project, expected to be one of the most expensive casino resorts ever built, will serve as a hub for tourism.

By Michele Laufik • April 17, 2023

Ennismore, Cain partner to grow Delano brand

The partnership will refurbish the landmark Delano South Beach and expand the brand to new global markets.

By Jenna Graber • April 14, 2023

Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Orlando undergoes largest redesign in over a decade

The project will enhance the hotel’s guest rooms and suites, lobby space and select amenities.

By Jenna Graber • April 11, 2023

Dual-branded Marriott hotel to open in Los Angeles

The property has more than 700 rooms across Marriott’s Moxy and AC Hotel brands, in addition to 12 new dining and entertainment concepts.

By Jenna Graber • April 6, 2023

Financing issues postpone Las Vegas Dream Resort project

The pause on the $550 million casino and hotel development follows growing challenges around construction financing.

By Sebastian Obando • April 5, 2023

Choice Hotels’ Cambria brand enters Georgia market

With the grand opening of its Savannah location, the hotel brand now has more than 65 locations across the U.S., including in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and Phoenix.

By Jenna Graber • April 5, 2023

Las Vegas’ Bellagio hotel undergoes $110M redesign

MGM Resorts International will make over the Spa Tower’s rooms and suites with help from New York- and Chicago-based interior designers.

By Jenna Graber • March 31, 2023

Red Roof to open 50 new U.S. hotels in 2023

The hotel brand will expand its existing offerings and launch a new dual-branded prototype.   

By Jenna Graber • March 21, 2023

Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa gets $55M makeover

MGM Resorts International is updating a major part of its 2,000-room hospitality property. 

By Jenna Graber • March 20, 2023