Development

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    Courtesy of Gladstone Immersive
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    Minor Hotels debuts Anantara brand in US with Miami property

    The experiential luxury hotel and residences represents a “major step” in Bangkok-based Minor Hotels’ U.S. expansion plans.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Courtesy of Hyatt
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    Hyatt Regency Chicago completes final phase of $200M facelift

    The multiyear renovation focused on modernizing the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, capping off a decadeslong investment to improve the guest experience.

    By • April 22, 2026
  • BWH Hotels has opened a @HOME by Best Western extended stay hotel in St. George, Utah.
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    BWH Hotels opens first @HOME extended stay property in US

    The company plans to expand the brand to “important destinations” as travelers increasingly seek apartment-style accommodations with hotel amenities.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Courtesy of Stonebridge Companies
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    Stonebridge to manage upcoming Kimpton hotel in Salt Lake City

    Slated to open in early 2028, the IHG-branded luxury lifestyle hotel is “well positioned to outperform its competitive set,” per Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith.

    By • April 21, 2026
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its second Echo Suites extended stay hotel in Plano, Texas.
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    Wyndham opens Montana Echo Suites amid targeted extended stay growth

    The hotel in Bozeman marks the brand’s 20th open property, as Wyndham prioritizes the extended stay segment for its stable demand fundamentals.

    By • April 20, 2026
  • A rendering shows a Sports Illustrated Resorts property in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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    Courtesy of Travel + Leisure Co.
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    Sports Illustrated Resorts expands to Louisiana college town

    Developers will convert a Hilton hotel in Baton Rouge under the lifestyle brand amid Sports Illustrated Resorts’ expansion into premier sports-driven college and university markets.

    By • April 17, 2026
  • An image shows a room at a Sleep Inn hotel with the new Scenic Dreams prototype.
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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    Choice Hotels debuts new Sleep Inn prototype

    With more than 40 Scenic Dreams prototype hotels in the pipeline, Choice expands the midscale brand with a model that prioritizes operational efficiency.

    By • April 14, 2026
  • A penthouse hotel suite on Ohau, Hawaii.
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    Courtesy of Outrigger Resorts & Hotels
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    Outrigger debuts Premier Suite Collection amid targeted Hawaii growth

    The portfolio of beachfront villas and suites launches amid a multiyear transformation of the brand’s resorts.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Appellation to open culinary-focused hotel in Silicon Valley

    The 76-room luxury boutique MOHI hotel in Morgan Hill, California, comes from chef Charlie Palmer and hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger.

    By • April 10, 2026
  • A rendering shows The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Savannah, Downtown.
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    Retrieved from Studio Mc+G Architecture on April 06, 2026
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    Marriott continues luxury growth with Savannah Ritz-Carlton

    Developer TMGOC Ventures broke ground on the first Ritz-Carlton hotel in the coastal Georgia city amid Marriott’s strategic expansion of its luxury brands.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    Top hospitality industry C-suite appointments of Q1 2026

    In the first quarter, new CEOs, CFOs, COOs and more executives were named at hotel companies, including Hyatt, Sonesta and IHG Hotels & Resorts.

    By • April 7, 2026
  • The rooftop pool at the South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas.
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    Retrieved from South Congress Hotel on April 01, 2026
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    Hyatt brings The Standard hotel brand to Austin, Texas

    The South Congress Hotel will convert to The Standard, Austin, marking the boutique brand’s first U.S. opening in more than a decade.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    Courtesy of Hyatt
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    Hyatt opens first hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee

    The 123-room Caption by Hyatt hotel, situated in the Southside neighborhood, is the second brand property to open in the U.S.

    By • April 1, 2026
  • An image shows Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti in Italy.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Marriott enters luxury wellness with Lefay brand deal

    Through a new joint venture, Marriott plans to scale the Italian resort brand globally as travelers increasingly seek “transformative travel experiences focused on health and longevity.”

    By • April 1, 2026
  • The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is seen on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Julienne Smith back at Hyatt to head Americas growth after IHG stint

    The longtime hospitality executive will drive growth across Hyatt’s luxury, lifestyle, classics and essentials brands in the Americas after departing her chief development role at IHG late last year.

    By • March 26, 2026
  • An image of the lobby atThe Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    5 notable hotel openings so far in 2026

    From coast to coast, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts and AutoCamp have debuted lifestyle properties as they plot portfolio growth across burgeoning brands.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    Courtesy of Yotel
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    Why Yotel, Hilton entered into an exclusive franchise agreement

    Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos shares why the brand decided to team up with the hotel giant, which stood out from others during a “competitive process.”

    By • March 23, 2026
  • A rending of The Stockman, Auberge Collection in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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    Retrieved from Marquee Development on March 23, 2026
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    Auberge Collection bets on après ski with ultra-luxury Colorado resort

    The Stockman will bring a hotel and residences, along with a spa and three culinary venues, to Steamboat Springs, as the hospitality brand expands its alpine footprint.

    By • March 23, 2026
  • The atrium of NoMad London features hanging plants.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton names chief brand officer for luxury lifestyle NoMad Hotels

    Kristen Millar will lead the next phase of international growth for NoMad, which is expanding after Hilton acquired its owner, The Sydell Group, in 2024.

    By • March 20, 2026
  • The exterior and logo of a Yotel hotel.
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    Courtesy of © 2026 Hilton
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    Yotel marks first brand in newly launched Select by Hilton collection

    The pair have entered into an exclusive franchise agreement, through which Yotel will join Hilton’s network while continuing to independently manage and license its brand at 23 hotels.

    By • March 19, 2026
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    LivAway Suites opens second Arizona hotel in Phoenix suburb

    The extended stay brand is expanding its footprint with a 126-room hotel in Glendale as it pursues expansion nationwide.

    By • March 18, 2026
  • A rendering of Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel in Miami.
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    Courtesy of Peachtree Group
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    Hilton to open Miami convention hotel this spring

    The historically significant, 289-key Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel is set to open in May after securing a $103 million bridge loan from Peachtree Group.

    By • March 17, 2026
  • An aerial view of The Resort at Kapalua Bay on Maui, Hawaii.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Marriott grows luxury portfolio with Hawaii St. Regis conversion

    The Resort at Kapalua Bay on Maui will join the brand as Marriott, along with competitors, targets high-end consumers in the top leisure destination.

    By • March 17, 2026
  • Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
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    Courtesy of DyeLot Interiors
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    Opinion

    5 tips for hospitality owners facing challenging conversions

    Repositioning a hotel asset requires a solid plan, cohesive teamwork and creativity to yield an on-brand solution that is well-designed and cost-effective.

    By Jackson Thilenius • March 16, 2026
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    IHG opens Kimpton Era Midtown New York

    Hotel amenities include a new restaurant from Chef Rocco DiSpirito, a 24-hour gym and a rooftop bar with skyline views.

    By • March 13, 2026