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

Accor makes Las Vegas debut with Treasure Island

The iconic resort is joining the French hotel company’s Handwritten Collection, for which CDO Camil Yazbeck has ambitious plans.

By Noelle Mateer • July 25, 2025

Marriott opens largest AC Hotel in North America

AC Hotel Arlington National Landing opened after a multimillion-dollar transformation of the former Crystal City Marriott.

By Noelle Mateer • July 25, 2025

Wyndham touts rooms growth amid ‘softer’ US RevPAR environment

While Wyndham’s economy and midscale travelers are “especially sensitive” to economic volatility, CEO Geoff Ballotti argued robust development points to a brighter future.

By Noelle Mateer • July 24, 2025

How extended stay hotels can design for higher-end travelers

Boutique and luxury hospitality is the new frontier for extended stay hotels, which are adapting to meet guest demand.

By Lisa A. Haude • July 21, 2025

US hotel room construction hits 20-quarter low: CoStar

Rooms under construction decreased year over year in June for the sixth consecutive month amid economic uncertainty.

By Jenna Graber • July 21, 2025

A guide to adaptive reuse in the hotel industry

Hospitality experts share what’s driving today’s reuse projects, the development opportunities hotel players should seize and the challenges that arise with conversion.

By Jenna Graber • July 18, 2025

M2G Ventures adds hospitality vertical

The Texas-based real estate investment and development firm has tapped Crescent Real Estate’s Chris Hanrattie to lead the effort.

By Noelle Mateer • July 17, 2025

Manhattan’s first Hyatt Regency opens in Times Square

The 795-key upscale hotel debuts along Broadway after a multimillion-dollar renovation that touched the lobby, guest rooms and dining concepts.

By Jenna Graber • July 16, 2025

7 notable hospitality executive interviews from H1 2025

In the first half of the year, Hotel Dive spoke with hospitality industry leaders from Marriott, Hyatt and more about everything from growth opportunities to successful loyalty strategies.

By Noelle Mateer • July 16, 2025

Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg to exit, 2 successors named

When Oberg retires in March 2026, company veterans Jen Mason and Shawn Hill will take over as CFO and chief development officer, respectively.

By Jenna Graber • July 15, 2025

Hospitality industry leaders’ top tips for navigating 2025

In the first half of this year, pros shared advice on hotel safety, sustainability, design, customer experience and more.

By Jenna Graber • July 14, 2025

Hard Rock expands Reverb lifestyle brand to Alabama

The music-themed hotel, set to open in 2028, expands the brand’s reach nationwide as competition intensifies in the lifestyle segment.

By Jenna Graber • July 11, 2025