Contractors welcome rate cut, push for more

Firms said the quarter-point reduction will provide a meaningful confidence boost, including for hospitality projects, though likely won’t boom construction activity.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 17, 2025

Apartment-style accommodations provider Roost opens in DC

Located within a redeveloped residential building, Roost White House offers apartments for short- and long-term stays coupled with hotel-style services.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 17, 2025

JW Marriott debuts in Virginia amid demand for luxury wellness

The hotel in Reston marks the launch of Marriott’s Mindful Rooms, which feature tailored amenities for wellness-minded guests.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 17, 2025

Luxury Appellation brand opens flagship hotel in California

The culinary- and wellness-focused hospitality brand is also underway on a resort near Park City, Utah, as luxury traveler demand evolves.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 12, 2025

IHG takes Kimpton brand to Napa Valley

The 123-key property, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is slated to open in the California region in 2028.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 12, 2025

Marriott opens first dual-branded hotel in Las Vegas

The joint AC Hotel and Element by Westin property in the city’s Symphony Park district debuts after Las Vegas saw a stark decline in visitors this summer.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 11, 2025

What hotel pros should have on their radar this fall

Hotel Dive rounds up the trends set to shape hospitality performance, investment and development in the coming months, as well as the top hotel openings to watch out for.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 9, 2025

Marriott’s W New York – Union Square opens after $100M renovation

The Manhattan hotel debuted with redesigned guest rooms, public spaces and dining following W Hotels’ strategic brand evolution.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 8, 2025

M Resort Las Vegas wraps hotel tower ahead of schedule

The resort plans to open its second hotel tower — a $206 million project — in December.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 8, 2025

Hilton’s Signia brand makes Texas debut

The events-focused “approachable luxury” brand has been expanding nationwide, sometimes with deep impacts on local hotel markets.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 5, 2025

Choice Hotels continues Everhome Suites expansion with 7 openings

The brand has expanded to new high-barrier-to-entry markets, including Southern California, as the extended stay category remains a favorite among hotel developers.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 4, 2025

Hot hotel markets to watch in fall 2025

Hotel Dive’s Market Spotlights series has highlighted hospitality trends across Indianapolis; Savannah, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 3, 2025

7 hotel openings to watch for the rest of 2025

Everything from revamped luxury hotels to college town upscale properties are slated to open in the U.S. between now and the end of the year.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 27, 2025

Hospitality Market Spotlight: Savannah

The Georgia city has long been a go-to vacation destination, but an uptick in business and group travel is contributing to its growing hotel scene.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 26, 2025

Hotel investment trends to watch in the second half of 2025

Investors face hurdles from broader economic uncertainty and high interest rates, but luxury hotels and urban markets pose opportunities, per a JLL report.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 25, 2025

Rosewood Hotels to open California wine country resort

The 129-key Rosewood Calistoga hotel and residences will open in 2027 as the Hong Kong-based luxury resort brand expands internationally.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 22, 2025

US led record global hotel construction pipeline in Q2

In the quarter, Dallas had the most hotels underway of any other city globally, and higher-tier segments drove development, per Lodging Econometrics.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 19, 2025

Top trends from the hotel industry’s Q2 2025 earnings

Widespread U.S. RevPAR declines were reported, though some CEOs remained optimistic about luxury travel and group booking pace into next year.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 18, 2025

Investor brings apartment conversion craze to former hotel properties

Sage Investment Group is acquiring underutilized lodging properties and transforming them into workforce studios.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 7, 2025

Choice Hotels regards international markets as US RevPAR softens

On the heels of domestic RevPAR declines in Q2, CEO Patrick Pacious touts growth via an acquisition of the remaining interest of Choice Hotels Canada.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 6, 2025

Marriott’s US RevPAR flat after Q2 booking, demand declines

CEO Anthony Capuano attributed the stagnant year-over-year performance to weaker select service demand driven by reduced government and group travel.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 5, 2025

Nashville to open its second Tempo by Hilton lifestyle hotel

The dual-branded Tempo and Homewood Suites will open near Oracle’s future $1.4 billion Tennessee campus.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 5, 2025

Higher-tier, extended stay hotels dominate Q2 construction pipeline

The total U.S. hotel construction pipeline was up 3% year on year in the second quarter, and openings growth is expected for full-year 2025, per Lodging Econometrics.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 1, 2025

MGM Resorts to ‘restore growth trajectory’ in Vegas after Q2 declines

The operator’s Vegas revenue was down in the quarter, but sports tourism and solid convention demand show promise for 2026, per CEO Bill Hornbuckle.

By Jenna Graber • July 31, 2025

Market Spotlight: Indianapolis

The Midwestern city’s hotel offerings are getting bigger, better and more luxurious, local tourism officials and developers tell Hotel Dive.

By Noelle Mateer • July 30, 2025