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Legacy property in South Texas set to transform into ‘urban oasis’
El Tropicano, the first hotel to open along San Antonio’s River Walk, will be reborn as a modernist retreat with dining concepts, a spa and the city’s largest pool deck.
By Noor Adatia • Updated Feb. 20, 2026 -
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US led global hotel construction pipeline in Q4 as luxury drove growth
The U.S. represented 39% of projects in the global pipeline last quarter, with the number of luxury projects worldwide reaching a new record, per Lodging Econometrics.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Wyndham CEO optimistic about future development despite RevPAR woes
During a Thursday earnings call, Wyndham executives touted “strong conversion activity” amid a significant decline in U.S. RevPAR in Q4 2025.
By Noor Adatia • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Global markets ‘key’ to Choice Hotels’ growth as US RevPAR down in Q4
Dampened domestic travel demand could get a boost from anticipated tax relief for middle-income families as well as major events in 2026, per CEO Pacious.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 19, 2026 -
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Global hotel investment volumes to see ‘robust increase’ in 2026: JLL
Investment dynamics are improving largely due to strengthening debt markets, continued conviction in luxury assets and more private equity mobilization, per a new report.
By Noor Adatia • Feb. 18, 2026 -
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Hyatt’s lifestyle Andaz brand enters first mountain destination
With the Andaz Heber Valley hotel and residences, the company expands its newly formed Lifestyle Group portfolio as well as its footprint in Utah’s ski country.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Wynn Resorts posts Q4 Vegas declines, points to brighter 2026
Casino volumes and RevPAR are holding up well to start the year, and a solid group and convention calendar is promising, CEO Craig Billings said during an earnings call.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 13, 2026 -
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Conversions remain ‘integral’ to Hilton, as CEO touts new brands
Chris Nassetta said during an earnings call that 2025 was the “biggest year of organic openings,” also hinting at the imminent launch of Undergraduate and an upcoming student-housing concept.
By Noor Adatia • Feb. 12, 2026 -
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Iconic property in Bozeman, Montana, to be restored as boutique hotel
Noble House and Breakwater are teaming up to restore the historic Baxter Hotel to its former glory as a 32-room luxury hotel, complete with a wellness center and cold plunge tub.
By Noor Adatia • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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Marriott’s Edition brand to fill ‘clear gap’ in Nashville hospitality
The Nashville Edition hotel and residential development in Tennessee will proceed after investment group Tidal Real Estate Partners secured $371.5 million in financing.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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Marriott posts RevPAR, development gains in Q4 2025
The company anticipates solid portfolio growth in 2026 driven by a growing luxury pipeline and momentum in conversions, C-suite executives shared during an earnings call.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 10, 2026 -
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Hard Rock plots $850M hospitality project in Puerto Rico
The music-inspired Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan, also slated to offer branded residences, represents the company’s first destination in the territory.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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Choice Hotels unveils updated prototype for Everhome Suites
Designed in response to “evolving market conditions and rising construction costs,” the new extended stay model is said to lower build costs and improve operational efficiency.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 5, 2026 -
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US hotel investment climbed to $24B in 2025: JLL
Transaction volume rose 17.5% year over year, driven in part by strong private equity activity and improving debt markets, according to a new report.
By Noor Adatia • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Choice Hotels opens 3 Everhome Suites amid extended stay push
The brand is a key part of Choice’s growth strategy, as extended stay remains “one of the most compelling segments in lodging,” per VP Matt McElhare.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 3, 2026 -
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Hilton brings Waldorf Astoria to Utah’s Deer Valley ski resort
With a hotel and branded-residences project, Hilton expands at “one of the country’s most sought‑after luxury and lifestyle mountain destinations,” a company VP tells Hotel Dive.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Hotel industry forecast 2026: Technology, development, labor and more
Hospitality experts share the top trends that will impact hotels this year, including a growing wealth bifurcation, AI advancements and brand proliferation.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Accor taps chief franchise officer for premium, midscale and economy division
Leire Leoz is tasked with “fostering robust growth” in the segments, per Group Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin, following a sluggish Q3 for the division.
By Noor Adatia • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Hilton reportedly to launch new college town-focused lifestyle brand
A complement to its acquired Graduate brand, Undergraduate by Hilton would target small college towns in secondary and tertiary markets, Skift reported.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Ian Schrager taps Highgate to take PUBLIC hotel brand global
According to The Wall Street Journal, the joint venture will scale the PUBLIC brand through acquisitions and conversions of current Highgate properties.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 28, 2026 -
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IHG debuts first US Ruby Hotels property in Chicago
The signing underscores the urban lifestyle brand’s strong growth potential, per IHG Americas CEO Jolyon Bulley.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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US hotel construction pipeline down in Q4, though conversions thrived
The luxury hotels pipeline hit a project record in the quarter, while across markets, Dallas led construction projects, according to data from Lodging Econometrics.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 27, 2026 -
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IHG brings Six Senses resort to Utah amid brand’s expansion
Six Senses Camp Korongo comes as IHG aims to “set a new standard in ultra-luxury experiential travel.”
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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Top US hotel openings to watch in 2026
From Dolly Parton’s first Nashville hotel to reimagined icons like Delano Miami Beach, here are the projects hoteliers should keep an eye on this year.
By Michele Laufik • Updated Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Wyndham-Reside partnership expands amid apart-hotel boom
The duo opened The Heid Lofts in Philadelphia under the Reside, a Wyndham Residence brand, while competitors Hilton and Marriott also invest in the apartment-style accommodations space.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 22, 2026
