Development

Despite a backdrop of political and economic uncertainty as well as difficult financing conditions, 2024 witnessed a resurgence in hotel transaction volumes. A we settle into 2025, stakeholders are optimistic on increased deal activity by the end of…
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A new Hyatt hotel in Utah next to a ritzy ski resort has a strange secret: It's been built for the US military.
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Hotel Owner talks to Tim Alpe, LyLo managing director, and Thomas Rose, P-Three co-founder about the concept of LyLo, why it is expanding into Europe and what the challenges will be.
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Portugal’s hotel market has a strong development pipeline, as investors see consistent growth in the country’s tourism sector. A report from agent Christie & Co details the opportunities, and the development pipeline in the country…
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Rotana unveiled its ambitious regional and international expansion plans at the Saudi Tourism Forum (STF)
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BRISBIN BROOK BEYNON ARCHITECTS — A former cereal factory in London, Ont. has been transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel that is nearly complete. It will open with 164 rooms in its first phase, with plans to expand to 353 rooms in the second phase. It…
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Mohari Hospitality is not a big institutional investor, but CEO J. Allen Smith said as it continues to develop more partnerships, it is certainly creating institutional-like capital firepower.
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The appeal of hospitality has driven a surge in transactions across Asia-Pacific in 2024, with JLL forecasting that the region will reach a record $12.2 billion in hotel deals by year end…
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The global hospitality industry is witnessing a transformative era, with major hotel brands such as Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, and IHG Hotels & Resorts at the forefront of innovation. These leading brands are redefining the travel experience by…
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Hotel Equities has been selected to operate Postcard Cabins, a newly-acquired brand under Marriott International. Hotel Equities will manage Postcard’s collection of cabins across the U.S., helping Marriott expand its footprint in the growing…
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High-rise buildings along South Florida's coast are sinking in "unexpected" ways, according to a new study.
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The twin openings mark the arrival on the Spanish mainland of the long-stay Staybridge Suites offer from IHG, and the debut of Hampton by Hilton in Andalucía.
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Sarovar Hotels is expanding its focus to highway hotels and resorts near major cities, capitalizing on India's growing road network. With 80 projects in the pipeline, the company aims to surpass 150 hotels by 2025, adding 15-20 annually…
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As it demerges from its conglomerate parent, ITC Hotels has set out plans to substantially grow its portfolio of hotels.
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The $530 million hotel is just the first of three projects in the Middle Eastern country. The Trump Organization is bringing a new Trump Tower into the world. But not in the U.S. — this one will be in Saudi Arabia…
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Orient Express Corinthian, the first of the two Orient Express yachts, will set sail in June 2026 to cruise the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. Here’s what we know…
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International hotel brands are doubling down on their commitment to open more hotels in Turkey.
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In November 22nd, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new exquisite lifestyle brand, Atwell Suites, in Greater China…
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Bev King, the Founder and CEO of Z Hotels, discusses how he created and scaled Z Hotels, the brand’s ‘compact luxury’ concept, its strong company culture and his three wishes for how the government can improve the fortunes of hospitality…
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Blackstone has invested more than half a billion euros into hotels in southern European holiday spots over the past year, as the world’s largest real estate investor continues to expand its vast portfolio to capitalise on booming post-pandemic…
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 Wimmer Communities and Crescent Hotels & Resorts have expanded their decades-long partnership with the opening of a new dual-branded property, known as The Marriott Center located within the Poplar Creek Town Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin…
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Direct franchising is proving to be a successful expansion strategy for Wyndham Hotels as it grows its presence in China.
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The European hotel sector is in for “an active year” in 2025, according to a report by a real estate adviser.
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As part of a trillion-dollar project, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new hotel that looks suspiciously like something out of Lord of the Rings — and its development has caused anger.
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