Development

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    Wyndham, Travel + Leisure Co. team up to scale Sports Illustrated Resorts

    Under a new development agreement, Wyndham will help expand the Sports Illustrated Resorts hotel portfolio to college towns and major urban markets, per CEO Geoff Ballotti.

    By • Oct. 5, 2026
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    Hilton’s newer, younger college town brand gains momentum

    With a new-build prototype underway and conversion opportunities, Hilton’s Undergraduate brand offers developers a “much more scalable approach,” per SVP Jenna Hackett.

    By • Oct. 5, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Nobu Hospitality expands to Puerto Rico, Accor taps Mews to standardize F&B operations

    Plus, Choice Hotels launched a new points-sharing feature, allowing loyalty members to share points “seamlessly and for free.”

    By , • Oct. 2, 2026
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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    Choice Hotels continues upscale push with Cambria, Ascend openings

    The six openings grow Choice’s upscale portfolio across “a diverse mix of markets,” as the company aims to meet shifting owner and guest demands.

    By • Oct. 1, 2026
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    Courtesy of Hotel Indigo Raleigh
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    8 hotel openings to watch for the rest of 2026

    Everything from historic boutique hotels to nature-focused and wellness-inspired resorts are slated to open in the U.S. between now and year-end.

    By , • Sept. 28, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Highgate names new CMO, Ritz-Carlton Residences in Florida tops out

    Plus, BWH Hotels debuted an @HOME property in Georgia, marking the extended stay flag’s first location in the state.

    By • Sept. 25, 2026
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    Hilton debuts sustainability-focused Home2 Suites prototype

    The Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype aims to reduce operational costs and environmental impact amid rising hotel utility costs and evolving energy markets.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    G6 Hospitality signs 5-hotel development agreement for Studio 6 Plus

    The deal with Kautilya Group will expand the newly launched extended stay brand to the Northeast, with the first hotels planned for Hartford, Connecticut.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Ritz-Carlton introduces luxury residences in Brooklyn, 1 Hotel Austin opens in Texas

    Plus, IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with EasyJet to offer travel benefits to small- and medium-sized businesses.

    By • Sept. 18, 2026
  • A wooden front desk displays the Field and Stream logo.
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    Courtesy of AJ Capital Partners
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    Field & Stream Lodge Co. expands to Oregon and California

    Slated to open in 2028, the Bend and Big Bear properties come as the outdoor-centric hospitality brand eyes growth in areas with year-round recreation.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    California resort to convert under JW Marriott brand

    Marriott continues its luxury portfolio growth with The Ocean Cliffs at Dana Point, a JW Marriott Resort, which will debut following a multimillion-dollar renovation.

    By • Sept. 16, 2026
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    Hilton’s Canopy brand debuts at Utah’s Deer Valley ski resort

    The 180-room hotel is one of the first properties to open as part of Deer Valley Resort’s East Village expansion near Park City.

    By • Sept. 15, 2026
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    Marriott’s W Hotels expands to Charlotte, North Carolina

    W Charlotte, set to anchor the redevelopment of a former office tower, will build on the luxury lifestyle brand’s recent growth nationwide.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
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    Dolly Parton’s Nashville SongTeller Hotel to open later this month

    The SongTeller Hotel, dedicated to the life and legacy of the late country music star, is slated to open Sept. 29, featuring a 20,000-square-foot immersive museum.

    By • Sept. 10, 2026
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    What hoteliers should have on their radar this fall

    Hotel Dive rounds up top trends in investment, development, guest satisfaction and more that hotel pros should watch through 2026.

    By • Sept. 8, 2026
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    Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square opens after renovation

    Following a yearslong overhaul, the 685-key property serves as Crowne Plaza’s new Americas flagship, according to parent company IHG Hotels & Resorts.

    By Lara Ewen • Sept. 3, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Hyatt House DFW Airport hotel tops out, Sheraton Tribeca completes multimillion-dollar renovation

    Plus, IHG’s InterContinental has extended its partnership with jet lag mitigation app Timeshifter to help guests adjust to different time zones.

    By • Aug. 28, 2026
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    UMusic Hotels expands to downtown Kansas City

    Developers will convert a historic downtown building into a music-focused 169-room hotel, inspired by the Missouri city’s rich jazz history.

    By • Aug. 27, 2026
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    BWH Hotels expands boutique offerings with Aiden openings

    The company plans to open additional brand locations across the U.S. targeting travelers who seek hotels with personality and a local connection.

    By • Aug. 24, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: LivAway Suites expands to Alabama, Meyer Jabara adds first university hotel

    Plus, Davidson Hospitality Group debuted its GM Edge program, a leadership initiative designed to “drive operational excellence.”

    By • Aug. 21, 2026
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    US led record global hotel construction pipeline in Q2 2026

    Hotel conversions and luxury projects dominated the global pipeline, which increased slightly year over year to 15,976 projects, per Lodging Econometrics.

    By • Aug. 20, 2026
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    Top trends from the hotel industry’s Q2 2026 earnings

    Hotel companies posted widespread RevPAR gains and conversion-fueled portfolio growth, with CEOs touting momentum behind AI initiatives.

    By • Aug. 18, 2026
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    Alum CEO on why he’s betting on luxury hospitality in college towns

    David Vialli says Alum is filling a gap in the competitive college town lodging market by introducing an exclusive, members-based concept catered toward donors and alumni.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
  • The lobby at Stellen San Diego Gaslamp, a Series by Marriott hotel.
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    Series by Marriott adds boutique lifestyle hotel in San Diego

    Owner Stoa Lodging will renovate and reposition Hotel Z as Stellen San Diego Gaslamp under Series by Marriott, growing the collection brand’s footprint.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Radisson Hotel Group launches B2B extended stay program, Extended Stay America leader to retire

    Plus, Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital are moving forward with plans to build a $2 billion mega-resort on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico, featuring two luxury hotels.

    By • Aug. 14, 2026