Development

  • An aerial view of the amenities at Villatel Orlando Resort.
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    Orlando resort catering to multigenerational travelers opening in March

    Villatel Orlando Resort will offer 270 villas with “immersive themed” rooms, an Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy property and a water park.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Placemakr brings apartment-style lodging to Pittsburgh

    The 240-unit takeover of a historic building in the city’s downtown will include both residential units and short-term accommodations.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
  • A rendering shows a dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin planned in North Phoenix.
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    Dual-branded Marriott hotel coming to ‘growth’ market North Phoenix

    LaPour Partners and Holualoa Companies are teaming up on the AC Hotel and Element by Westin project to cater to growing business demand in the market.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
  • Death & Co's Midnight Auteur hotel brand will open its inaugural hotel, Municipal Grand, in Savannah, Georgia.
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    Top US hotel openings to watch in 2025

    From boutique luxury hotels to new extended stay brands, here are the projects hoteliers should keep an eye on this year.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts added Reside Houston Downtown, a Wyndham Residence, to its portfolio through a new partnership with Reside.
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    Wyndham-Reside collab expands with Washington, DC, openings

    With the apartment-style hotels, the hospitality partners grow in the upscale extended stay category, targeting “premier urban destinations” across the U.S.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
  • The exterior view of a hotel and mixed-use development under construction in Miami.
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    Where is hotel development headed in 2025? 6 industry execs weigh in.

    Chief development officers and brand leaders from Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels and more share what trends will drive project starts, pipeline gains and portfolio growth this year.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
  • Marriott International has unveiled the newly renovated W Hollywood.
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    Marriott expands luxury W brand to Ohio with hotel, residences

    The $218 million project will take shape in downtown Cleveland as Marriott grows its W Hotels portfolio to new markets nationwide.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Choice Hotels forges ahead in upscale with Radisson upgrades

    The hotel company unveiled new logos for three Radisson brands and teased the food and beverage and amenity enhancements slated for the year ahead.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Hilton’s Curio Collection debuts in San Francisco

    The 236-room Timbri Hotel San Francisco is part of Hilton’s ongoing push in lifestyle and conversion hotels.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    6 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2025

    Hotels will cater to multigenerational families, large groups, tech-savvy wellness travelers and cultural explorers as hotel investment and renovations ramp up.

    By , • Jan. 6, 2025
  • The renamed Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa unveiled following a multimillion-dollar renovation.
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    Marriott’s Westin unveils revamped hotel in Sacramento, California

    The Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa offers redesigned guest rooms and wellness-focused amenities following a multimillion-dollar renovation.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
  • The check in area at the Nobu hotel at Caesars New Orleans.
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    Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans opens at Harrah’s redevelopment

    The Nobu hotel at Caesars’ $435 million resort and casino project marks the pair’s third collab and debuts amid Caesars’ nationwide expansion.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
  • The exterior of the new Caesars Virginia.
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    Caesars opens Virginia casino resort

    The resort operator hopes tailwinds from the opening, as well as its New Orleans development, will offset its recent revenue declines.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
  • The exterior of a Motel 6 hotel.
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    OYO completes acquisition of G6 Hospitality, names CEO

    OYO’s Sonal Sinha has been appointed G6’s CEO. In 2025, the company plans to add more than 150 hotels under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands.

    By • Dec. 19, 2024
  • President-elect Donald Trump greets union workers at the construction site of the new J.P. Morgan Chase building on April 25, 2024, in New York City.
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    Trump tariffs could disrupt construction projects

    Construction materials could see significant price hikes, particularly products from China, industry experts say.

    By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 18, 2024
  • Choice Hotels opened Everhome Suites Cheyenne
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    Choice Hotels expands extended stay footprint with Everhome openings

    With the hotels, Choice aims to address demand for extended stay accommodations that “continues to exceed supply.”

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
  • The exterior of Hotel Indigo.
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    IHG continues Texas expansion with Hotel Indigo

    The 150-room hotel northwest of Dallas is the company’s 13th property to open in Texas this year amid a broader luxury and lifestyle push.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
  • Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Deer Valley is coming to Park City, Utah.
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    Four Seasons brings luxury hotel, residences to Utah ski hub

    The hospitality brand joins Hyatt in developing accommodations in Deer Valley East Village in Park City, which Four Seasons exec Bart Carnahan calls an “acclaimed destination.”

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    10 notable hospitality executive interviews from 2024

    Throughout the year, experts from IHG, Hyatt, Accor and more talked development, sustainability and travel trends, sharing what drove hotel industry growth throughout the year.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
  • A rendering of a LivAway Suites hotel.
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    LivAway Suites continues strategic expansion with 3 openings

    With the Montana, Washington and Tennessee hotels, the extended stay brand is targeting markets with strong population and jobs growth.

    By • Dec. 4, 2024
  • Municipal Grand, the inaugural hotel for cocktail-forward lifestyle hotel brand Midnight Auteur, is slated to open in Savannah, Georgia, in 2025.
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    The cocktail-forward lifestyle hotel brand set to shake things up in 2025

    Midnight Auteur, from the founders of Death & Co. and Denver’s Ramble Hotel, will debut in Savannah, Georgia, featuring one key element: a bar as the focal point of its lobby.

    By • Dec. 3, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Waldorf Astoria New York to open following multiyear revamp

    This month, the 375-room luxury property will begin accepting reservations for stays in 2025.

    By • Dec. 3, 2024
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    What to do if immigration agents come to your jobsite

    The incoming Trump administration has promised to step up workplace raids. Here’s how contractors and hotel developers can prepare.

    By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 3, 2024
  • Marriott's Design Hotels opened The Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California.
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    Marriott’s Design Hotels opens San Diego property amid US expansion

    The Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter is the first Design Hotels property in the California city, offering two dining concepts and curated artwork and furniture.

    By • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
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    Hilton opens lifestyle hotel in Colorado ski destination

    Hotel Alpenrock Breckridge, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, is the Colorado ski town’s first upscale lifestyle property.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024