Development

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    Global hotel development pipeline hit all-time high in Q4

    The U.S. continues to lead for hotel project counts by country, with a record 6,378 projects in the pipeline at year-end, according to Lodging Econometrics.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Extended stay, upscale boost Choice Hotels portfolio growth

    Choice’s global system size grew 3.3% year over year in 2024, bolstered by brand relaunches and expanded partnerships, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Contractors brace for steel, aluminum tariff impacts

    Construction firms are likely to feel the squeeze within months if the new fees on imported materials take effect in March.

    By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 20, 2025
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    Hyatt’s 2024 net rooms, pipeline growth bolstered by acquisitions

    The hotel company expanded its systemwide rooms by 7.8% year over year in 2024, thanks in part to its purchase of lifestyle operator Standard International.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
  • The glass exterior of the Anaheim Convention Center features blue signage denoting Wyndham's 2023 Global Conference.
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    Wyndham targets growth near data centers, infrastructure projects

    Though full-year U.S. RevPAR was flat, the company opened a record number of rooms, which it expects to fuel future growth.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    IHG to update 70% of Crowne Plaza hotels in Americas by year end

    The redesign is intended to modernize the upscale brand’s offerings to better meet the needs of business and leisure travelers.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    New York City, Nashville to open most hotel rooms in 2025

    Higher-tier segments will account for the most open rooms, though challenges could impact the hotel construction environment nationwide, per CoStar.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Wyndham Echo Suites extended stay hotel opens in Virginia

    With the Richmond property, the brand has a handful of open hotels and hundreds more in the pipeline amid strong category demand. 

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Omni New Orleans convention center hotel gets green light

    Omni Hotels & Resorts has committed more than $500 million for the 1,000-room headquarters hotel to draw new meetings and events business to the city.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
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    A record year: 2024’s US hotel construction pipeline growth

    The total hotel pipeline climbed to a new record high in each quarter of last year, with higher-tier chain scales and conversions driving gains.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
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    Hotel industry forecast 2025: development, labor, F&B and more

    Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will impact hotels this year, discussing changes in everything from the regulatory environment to traveler preferences.

    By , • Jan. 31, 2025
  • Marriott will add Sonder's portfolio of more than 9,000 rooms to its system.
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    Hotel execs talk upscale advantage of apartment-style accommodations

    Hospitality industry leaders from Marriott, Reside and Mint House share how the upscale extended stay segment will evolve in 2025, including top growth markets and development strategies.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Marriott’s W Hotels unveils revamped Texas property amid brand expansion

    W Austin underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation that touched the hotel’s lobby and guest rooms and opened several food and beverage concepts.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    US hotel construction pipeline hits record levels — again

    In Q4 2024, higher-tier segments led the pipeline, which saw an “unprecedented” amount of projects in early planning, per Lodging Econometrics.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Rooms at Vegas’ MGM Grand to get $300M overhaul

    The 4,000-plus renovated rooms and suites, slated to reopen throughout the year, will be part of a lineup of new dining and entertainment experiences coming to the resort.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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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