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Deep Dive // Hot Markets
Market Spotlight: Atlanta
One of the nation’s biggest construction pipelines and a robust meetings and events industry are keeping Atlanta’s hotel market thriving.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Hyatt breaks ground on inaugural Hyatt Studios hotel
The Mobile, Alabama, property marks a “milestone” for Hyatt as it expands within the upper midscale extended stay space, a first for the company in the Americas.
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Hollywood Casino Columbus breaks ground on hotel
The development is part of gaming company Penn Entertainment’s ongoing expansions nationwide.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Marriott’s Aloft to open hotel in sports destination near Orlando
Upon opening, the Lake Nona property will be the closest hotel to the world’s largest tennis facility.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Hotel investors optimistic about 2024 despite current sluggishness: JLL
The global lodging industry is expected to attract increased investment over the next year, with 70% of investors predicting interest rates will either remain the same or decrease.
By Michele Laufik • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Hard Rock Hotel to open in Southern California
The 427-room property will be the first new-build full-service hotel to open in Long Beach, California, in 30 years.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Choice Hotels continues extended stay push in California
Choice Hotels is developing nine Everhome Suites properties across Southern California, expanding on leaps it made in the segment in the third quarter.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Hospitality industry trends that drove Q3 performance growth
While Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt posted record pipeline growth in Q3, Choice focused on its public bid to buy Wyndham. And in Las Vegas, resorts highlighted ongoing labor woes.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Hilton makes luxury push in Hawaii with Trump Hotel takeover
The Trump International Hotel, Waikiki will be renovated and rebranded under the management of Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Hilton Grand Vacations bets on Vegas with luxury room openings
The vacation ownership company opened four floors of penthouses amid heightened traveler demand for luxury accommodations.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 14, 2023 -
9 stories highlighting the burgeoning luxury and lifestyle hotel segment
From management companies to developers, hospitality players are cashing in on demand for luxury and lifestyle hotels.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Deep Dive // Hot Markets
Market Spotlight: Dallas-Fort Worth
Experts say rising leisure and business travel demand is driving record performance growth and development activity in the metropolitan area.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park opens second resort
HeartSong Lodge & Resort features experiential amenities as well as meetings and events space.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Hilton unveils $25M renovation in West Palm Beach
The Hilton West Palm Beach revamp is one of several planned for the area, which has a $1 billion development pipeline.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Choice expands in upscale segment with Cambria openings, groundbreakings
The new hotels signal further growth for the Cambria brand, which has forayed into several new markets this year, solidifying its standing among upscale competitors.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 3, 2023 -
3 Oklahoma resort projects to watch
Massive hospitality developments are coming to the Sooner State.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Clothing brand Tommy Bahama opens first resort
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa is one of a growing number of hotels operated by fashion and lifestyle brands.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Kalahari Resorts invests $900M to build Virginia water park
Hensel Phelps broke ground this month on the 1.38 million-square-foot hospitality project in Spotsylvania County.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 31, 2023 -
US hotel construction pipeline rises 7%
Upper midscale and extended stay projects dominate as lodging projects hit record highs in cities like Dallas and Atlanta, according to a new report.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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 Jenna Walters • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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 Noelle Mateer • Oct. 27, 2023 -
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 Noelle Mateer • Oct. 26, 2023 -
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 Noelle Mateer • Oct. 25, 2023 -
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 -
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 Noelle Mateer • Oct. 24, 2023