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 Jenna Graber • Dec. 1, 2023

Hollywood Casino Columbus breaks ground on hotel

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

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 29, 2023

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 Jenna Graber • Nov. 27, 2023

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

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 Noelle Mateer • Nov. 15, 2023

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 Jenna Graber • Nov. 15, 2023

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 Jenna Graber • Nov. 14, 2023

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 Jenna Graber • Nov. 14, 2023

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 Noelle Mateer • Nov. 14, 2023

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 Noelle Mateer • Nov. 10, 2023

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 Jenna Graber • Nov. 9, 2023

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park opens second resort

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

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 6, 2023

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 Noelle Mateer • Nov. 6, 2023

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 Jenna Graber • Nov. 3, 2023

3 Oklahoma resort projects to watch

Massive hospitality developments are coming to the Sooner State.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 3, 2023

Clothing brand Tommy Bahama opens first resort

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa is one of a growing number of hotels operated by fashion and lifestyle brands.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 1, 2023

Kalahari Resorts invests $900M to build Virginia water park

Hensel Phelps broke ground this month on the 1.38 million-square-foot hospitality project in Spotsylvania County.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 31, 2023

US hotel construction pipeline rises 7%

Upper midscale and extended stay projects dominate as lodging projects hit record highs in cities like Dallas and Atlanta, according to a new report.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 31, 2023

Choice unveils new look for Comfort brand with Rise & Shine prototype

The first Rise & Shine hotel opened this week in Missouri, kicking off a larger expansion by Choice in the competitive upper midscale segment.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 31, 2023

Westin unveils wellness-focused hotel in DC

The Marriott property offers guests specialized sleeping amenities, health food options and the largest hotel fitness studio in the city.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 27, 2023

Market Spotlight: New York City

The city’s hotel industry is enjoying a post-pandemic recovery driven by high room rates, but construction and financing challenges continue to dog would-be hotel developers.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 26, 2023

Hilton’s hotels pipeline is now the largest in its history

The company raised guidance after a strong third quarter, and expansions in the midscale, premium economy and lifestyle segments are expected to fuel future growth.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 25, 2023

Related Group partners with Hilton on Waldorf Astoria-branded condos

The 92-unit Florida property is the hotel brand’s first all-residential development.

By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 25, 2023

Phoenix’s Global Ambassador hotel sets December opening date

The property, backed by celebrity investors including Devin Booker and Dierks Bentley, will open after nearly a decade in the making.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 24, 2023

Ritz-Carlton brand expands to Savannah amid Marriott’s luxury push

A hotel and residences project was announced a month after Marriott outlined plans to focus on rooms growth in the luxury space through 2025.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 23, 2023