Development

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    Extended stay ‘dominates’ record US hotel construction pipeline

    In the first quarter of 2024, the total hotel project pipeline increased 9% year over year, with extended stay and conversion properties contributing to the growth, according to Lodging Econometrics.

    By • April 26, 2024
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    Courtesy of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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    Failed Choice Hotels deal drives developer interest for Wyndham in Q1

    Wyndham grew its development pipeline to record highs in the quarter, bolstered by an easing of developer uncertainty surrounding Choice Hotels’ takeover bid.

    By • April 25, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Record pipeline, group travel drive Hilton growth in Q1

    The company made several moves to further bolster its pipeline in the quarter, particularly through acquisitions and partnerships in the growing lifestyle segment.

    By • April 24, 2024
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    Courtesy of Bedrock Partners
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    Luxury lifestyle brand Edition to open first Midwest hotel in Detroit

    Downtown Detroit’s first five-star hotel will occupy 45 floors of a high-rise near General Motors’ future global headquarters.

    By • April 19, 2024
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    Courtesy of Caesars Entertainment
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    Nobu brings hotel, restaurant to Caesars New Orleans redevelopment

    The hospitality players are once again joining forces — this time to revamp the former Harrah’s hotel and casino in a multimillion-dollar project.

    By • April 18, 2024
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    Courtesy of Jackson-Shaw
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    Dual-branded Marriott hotel underway in North Phoenix

    The property will feature an AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin under one roof as developers cater to growing business travel to the area.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Courtesy of Under Canvas
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    Under Canvas expands to California as glamping market heats up

    The upscale outdoor hospitality company will open an 80-acre camp near Yosemite National Park in 2025.

    By • April 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton brings lifestyle, conversion brands to Canada

    Hilton’s multi-brand expansion in the country will see the newly launched Spark by Hilton chain go abroad for the first time, as conversions and lifestyle hotels drive the company’s portfolio growth.

    By • April 9, 2024
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    Hotel brands look to conversions, partnerships to increase net unit growth: JLL

    Growth in hotel conversions — which has been spurred by elevated interest rates and higher construction costs — is expected to continue into 2025.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    Courtesy of Azul Hospitality Group
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    Hilton Tapestry Collection adds lifestyle property The Knoll Hotel Napa Valley

    Hilton’s collection brands — part of its growing lifestyle portfolio — are a major source of conversions for the company.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    IHG debuts room prototypes for Staybridge, Candlewood and Atwell Suites

    New room options for the company’s three suites brands were designed to offer developers more flexibility in the “rapidly growing suites space.”

    By • March 27, 2024
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    Retrieved from IHG Hotels & Resorts on June 13, 2023
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    IHG continues luxury lifestyle push with San Antonio InterContinental

    The $158 million redevelopment, inspired by “the golden age of Hollywood,” is slated to open this summer in the Texas city’s central business district. 

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    Q&A

    IHG VP talks ambitious plans to scale conversion brand Garner

    Karen Gilbride spoke with Hotel Dive about IHG's plans to open 1,000 Garner hotels in the U.S. and why the lower midscale segment is important to developers and travelers.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Courtesy of Steve Freihon
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    Graduate Hotels brand expands to Auburn, Alabama

    The 35th property in the brand’s portfolio — soon to be owned by Hilton — will open near Auburn University.

    By • March 22, 2024
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    Courtesy of Bruce Johnson
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    Westin opens metro Atlanta’s latest convention hotel

    The property in Gwinnett, Georgia, is the neighborhood’s first full-service, four-star hotel.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    SolStock via Getty Images
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    Why college towns are attractive to hoteliers

    Hilton, which acquired Graduate Hotels, isn’t the only hotel group betting on college towns. Experts share the unique appeal — and challenges — of the markets.

    By • March 15, 2024
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    Courtesy of Method Co
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    $150M luxury boutique hotel to open in Atlanta this summer

    Featuring 16 floors, an elevated pool deck and a members-only club, Forth Atlanta is the latest luxury property to announce an opening amid the city’s hotel construction boom.

    By • March 8, 2024
  • The Westin Maui Resort & Spa transitioned its Ocean Tower into Kūkahi Tower.
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    Westin Maui Resort & Spa completes $160M renovation

    The Hawaii property transitioned its Ocean Tower into Kūkahi Tower, updating the guest room design and adding a 10,000-square-foot amenity center.

    By • March 8, 2024
  • Choice Hotels expanded its Everhome Suites brand to the East Coast.
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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    Choice Hotels bets on dual-property concept with latest Everhome opening

    The company opened the midscale extended stay hotel on a shared site property alongside its economy WoodSpring Suites brand, hoping to appeal to a wider range of travelers.

    By • March 8, 2024
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    Retrieved from Resorts World New York City on March 06, 2024
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    Resorts World New York City launches bid for $5B development

    The racetrack casino in Queens will create a full “Las Vegas-style” gaming complex — if the New York State Gaming Commission awards it a highly competitive license.

    By • March 6, 2024
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    Retrieved from Margaritaville Resorts on March 04, 2024
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    Q&A

    Margaritaville development exec talks resort expansions, courting younger travelers

    President of Development Jim Wiseman spoke to Hotel Dive about what’s driving the resort brand’s expansion and the company’s plans to own the camp destination market.

    By • March 4, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hyatt
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    Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas to join Hyatt brand after $340M renovation

    The Destination by Hyatt property will help the hotel company grow its footprint in the “leading leisure and convention travel market,” keeping up with peers like Marriott International.

    By • March 4, 2024
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    US led record-high global hotel construction pipeline in Q4

    America had the largest pipeline of any country in the quarter, with Dallas and Atlanta leading cities worldwide for the most hotel projects underway.

    By • March 1, 2024
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    IHG opens 2 wellness-focused hotels in Texas

    The Even hotels in Austin and Waco, Texas, will offer in-room fitness amenities, part of a growing trend to court wellness travelers.

    By • March 1, 2024
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    IHG’s Six Senses to open first US resort in South Carolina

    The wellness-focused spa, resort and residential community brand, founded in Thailand, is expanding as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ongoing luxury and lifestyle push.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024