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  • The exterior of Conrad Orlando as seen from across a lagoon.
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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
  • A rendering of the beach and party island at VAI Resort.
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    Courtesy of VAI Resort
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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
  • A rending of a white hotel with the StudioRes logo in blue.
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    Retrieved from Marriott on August 11, 2023
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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
  • An image of the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel.
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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
  • Rendering of the exterior of a LivSmart Studios hotel.
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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
  • A hotel room at Mollie Aspen
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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
  • Night time rendering shows four shiny glass towers, with the tallest one in the background, with a massive screen in the foreground.
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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
  • A rendering of the Sunseeker Resort features a white facade along the waterfront.
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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
  • A rendering of the Kimpton Claret Hotel set to open in Denver in 2024.
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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
  • People in suits hold shovels as they pose for a photo.
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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
  • Justin Timberlake, in a suit, throws dice while surrounded by onlookers.
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    Courtesy of Getty Images for Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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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
  • The sail-shaped Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai as seen at night from a pool.
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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
  • A rendering of the Signia by Hilton Indianapolis.
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    Retrieved from Hilton on December 11, 2023
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    Signia by Hilton hotel coming to Indianapolis in 2026

    Similar to other Signia projects underway, the 800-room property will cater to business and group travelers.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
  • Aerial view of a theme park rendering, featuring brightly colored water features, rides and buildings.
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    Courtesy of Universal Destinations & Experiences
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    Construction starts on $550M theme park resort in Frisco, Texas

    Universal Kids Resort includes a 300-room hotel, rides and shops.

    By Julie Strupp • Dec. 8, 2023
  • Rendering of the planned All Net Arena & Resort
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    Courtesy of Cuningham
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    Financing woes put potential Vegas arena, resort project on hold

    The $5 billion entertainment and hotel complex joins a number of other Sin City projects struggling with construction funding.

    By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 8, 2023
  • Bowie House opened in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Retrieved from Auberge Resorts Collection on December 06, 2023
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    Bowie House luxury hotel opens in burgeoning Fort Worth

    The Auberge Resorts Collection property will cater to a significant uptick in tourism and visitor spending in the Texas city.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
  • A rendering shows the exterior of CitizenM's hotel set to open in Miami in 2024.
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    Permission granted by Alex Abarbanel-Grossman
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    CitizenM expands in US with 3 luxury hotel openings

    The hotels, set to open in Boston, Miami and Austin, Texas, next summer, are part of the European company’s larger growth strategy across the Americas.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
  • New York City skyline
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    StockByM via Getty Images
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    LuxUrban adds 2 boutique hotels to growing NYC portfolio

    In addition to the hotels, the company expects to add 1,500 rooms nationwide by early 2024.

    By • Dec. 4, 2023