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  • People in suits hold shovels as they pose for a photo.
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    Courtesy of Cordish Companies
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    Cordish Companies breaks ground on $270M casino resort in Louisiana

    The 550-room Live! Casino & Hotel will be the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Courtesy of Getty Images for Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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    Fontainebleau Las Vegas officially opens

    The 3,644-room resort, casino and shopping complex has been 15 years in the making.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
  • The sail-shaped Burj al Arab hotel in Dubai as seen at night from a pool.
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    The image by Marco Becerra is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Dubai’s Jumeirah Group exploring US hotel opportunities

    Changing luxury travel demand is driving the hotel chain's expansion.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Deep Dive // Hot Markets

    Market Spotlight: Miami

    Despite decreased year-over-year hotel performance, the market shows promise with RevPAR outpacing 2019 levels, business travel ramping up and a growing luxury pipeline.

    By • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Retrieved from Hilton on December 11, 2023
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    Signia by Hilton hotel coming to Indianapolis in 2026

    Similar to other Signia projects underway, the 800-room property will cater to business and group travelers.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
  • Aerial view of a theme park rendering, featuring brightly colored water features, rides and buildings.
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    Courtesy of Universal Destinations & Experiences
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    Construction starts on $550M theme park resort in Frisco, Texas

    Universal Kids Resort includes a 300-room hotel, rides and shops.

    By Julie Strupp • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Courtesy of Cuningham
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    Financing woes put potential Vegas arena, resort project on hold

    The $5 billion entertainment and hotel complex joins a number of other Sin City projects struggling with construction funding.

    By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Retrieved from Auberge Resorts Collection on December 06, 2023
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    Bowie House luxury hotel opens in burgeoning Fort Worth

    The Auberge Resorts Collection property will cater to a significant uptick in tourism and visitor spending in the Texas city.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
  • A rendering shows the exterior of CitizenM's hotel set to open in Miami in 2024.
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    Permission granted by Alex Abarbanel-Grossman
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    CitizenM expands in US with 3 luxury hotel openings

    The hotels, set to open in Boston, Miami and Austin, Texas, next summer, are part of the European company’s larger growth strategy across the Americas.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    StockByM via Getty Images
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    LuxUrban adds 2 boutique hotels to growing NYC portfolio

    In addition to the hotels, the company expects to add 1,500 rooms nationwide by early 2024.

    By • Dec. 4, 2023
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    The image by Maciek Lulko is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Deep Dive // Hot Markets

    Market Spotlight: Atlanta

    One of the nation’s biggest construction pipelines and a robust meetings and events industry are keeping Atlanta’s hotel market thriving.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
  • A rendering shows the exterior of a Hyatt Studios hotel prototype.
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    Retrieved from Hyatt on August 17, 2023
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    Hyatt breaks ground on inaugural Hyatt Studios hotel

    The Mobile, Alabama, property marks a “milestone” for Hyatt as it expands within the upper midscale extended stay space, a first for the company in the Americas.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
  • The skyline of Columbus, Ohio, seen behind a river.
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    Hollywood Casino Columbus breaks ground on hotel

    The development is part of gaming company Penn Entertainment’s ongoing expansions nationwide.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Retrieved from Marriott International on November 27, 2023
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    Marriott’s Aloft to open hotel in sports destination near Orlando

    Upon opening, the Lake Nona property will be the closest hotel to the world’s largest tennis facility.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Wirestock via Getty Images
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    Hotel investors optimistic about 2024 despite current sluggishness: JLL

    The global lodging industry is expected to attract increased investment over the next year, with 70% of investors predicting interest rates will either remain the same or decrease.  

    By Michele Laufik • Nov. 21, 2023
  • A rendering of the future Hard Rock Hotel tower on a sunny day.
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    Courtesy of Hard Rock International
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    Hard Rock Hotel to open in Southern California

    The 427-room property will be the first new-build full-service hotel to open in Long Beach, California, in 30 years.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
  • A rendering of a Choice Hotels Everhome Suites extended stay hotel.
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    Retrieved from Choice Hotels International on November 15, 2023
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    Choice Hotels continues extended stay push in California

    Choice Hotels is developing nine Everhome Suites properties across Southern California, expanding on leaps it made in the segment in the third quarter.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    onurdongel via Getty Images
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    Hospitality industry trends that drove Q3 performance growth

    While Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt posted record pipeline growth in Q3, Choice focused on its public bid to buy Wyndham. And in Las Vegas, resorts highlighted ongoing labor woes.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
  • The exterior of Trump International Hotel, Waikiki, which will soon be rebranded as Wākea Waikiki Beach by Hilton's LXR brand.
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    Retrieved from Hilton on November 14, 2023
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    Hilton makes luxury push in Hawaii with Trump Hotel takeover

    The Trump International Hotel, Waikiki will be renovated and rebranded under the management of Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
  • A bedroom with a view of the Las Vegas skyline at night.
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    Retrieved from Hilton Grand Vacations on November 14, 2023
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    Hilton Grand Vacations bets on Vegas with luxury room openings

    The vacation ownership company opened four floors of penthouses amid heightened traveler demand for luxury accommodations.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
  • A photo of the interior of Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    9 stories highlighting the burgeoning luxury and lifestyle hotel segment

    From management companies to developers, hospitality players are cashing in on demand for luxury and lifestyle hotels.

    By • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Pgiam via Getty Images
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    Deep Dive // Hot Markets

    Market Spotlight: Dallas-Fort Worth

    Experts say rising leisure and business travel demand is driving record performance growth and development activity in the metropolitan area.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
  • A picture of the newly opened HeartSong Lodge & Resort at Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park.
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    Retrieved from Dollywood Parks & Resorts on November 06, 2023
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    Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park opens second resort

    HeartSong Lodge & Resort features experiential amenities as well as meetings and events space.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Retrieved from Hilton West Palm Beach on November 06, 2023
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    Hilton unveils $25M renovation in West Palm Beach

    The Hilton West Palm Beach revamp is one of several planned for the area, which has a $1 billion development pipeline.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
  • A rendering of the Cambria hotel in Austin, Texas
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    Retrieved from Choice Hotels International on November 03, 2023
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    Choice expands in upscale segment with Cambria openings, groundbreakings

    The new hotels signal further growth for the Cambria brand, which has forayed into several new markets this year, solidifying its standing among upscale competitors.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023