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White Lodging Breaks Ground on New Autograph Collection® Hotel in Charlotte’s South End

White Lodging will break ground this month on a new Autograph Collection® hotel in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood, marking the company’s fifth Autograph property in its national portfolio of more than 60 hotels. Situated at South Tryon Street and Bland Street – at the heart of Charlotte’s fastest-growing mixed-use corridors – the project is the first full-service lifestyle hotel in South End and underscores White Lodging’s long-term commitment to Charlotte as a priority growth market.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Hotel Equities and We Wai Kai Nation Break Ground on Four Points by Sheraton Campbell River on Vancouver Island

Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator, today announces the groundbreaking of Four Points by Sheraton Campbell River in Campbell River, British Columbia. HE will operate the property upon opening under Marriott International's Four Points by Sheraton brand, working alongside We Wai Kai Nation, which owns and is developing the 102-room hotel at 200 Brant Drive. Part of the Quinsam Crossing commercial development, the hotel is anticipated to open in spring 2028.

Four Points by Sheraton
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
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Hyatt and Green Rock Announce Plans for Armenia’s First Hyatt Regency Hotel

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Green Rock LLC today announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Hyatt Regency Dilijan, which will mark the debut of the Hyatt Regency brand in Armenia. The signing represents another milestone in Hyatt's continued growth across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, expanding its premium full-service portfolio into another strategically important market. The agreement was commemorated during a groundbreaking ceremony in Dilijan, attended by representatives from the Government of Armenia, Hyatt and Green Rock.

Hyatt Regency
Dilijan, Armenia
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Club Med breaks ground in St. Croix, Virgin Islands

Last week, Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept with nearly 60 resorts in some of the world’s most desired vacation destinations, and VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI), an S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust, broke ground on Club Med St. Croix in a traditional ground breaking ceremony, officially launching the development and brand's return to U.S. territory, while kicking off a new chapter for the all-inclusive industry.

Club Med
Virgin Islands (USA)
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Hard Rock International and Mundo Planalto Celebrate Groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel Gramado

Hard Rock International and Mundo Planalto today officially celebrated the groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel Gramado, marking a new phase of the construction of the new hospitality development in one of Brazil's premier winter destinations, widely sought after for its colder climate and year-round tourism appeal driven by a vibrant calendar of cultural and seasonal events.

Hard Rock
Brazil
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High Hotels Ltd. Begins Construction on First Tempo by Hilton in Pennsylvania, Expanding Brand’s Mid-Atlantic Footprint

High Hotels Ltd., a subsidiary of High Real Estate Group, today announced it has begun construction on a 140-room Tempo by Hilton in Bethlehem’s SouthSide Arts District. The project marks the first Tempo by Hilton in Pennsylvania and represents a strategic expansion of both the Tempo by Hilton brand and High Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic. 

Tempo by Hilton
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences Celebrates Groundbreaking

On the heels of closing on $400M in debt and equity financing to build The Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences (“The Nashville EDITION”), Tidal Real Estate Partners has announced that the development has officially broken ground. The forthcoming Nashville location of international luxury hospitality brand EDITION will rise 28 stories in The Gulch neighborhood and comprise 261 hotel rooms and 84 private condominium residences, fully serviced by the hotel. Residential sales are currently underway, and the building is slated to open in 2028. 

EDITION
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Plamondon Hospitality Partners Breaks Ground on Downtown Frederick's New Hotel & Conference Center

Today, Plamondon Hospitality Partners celebrates the next milestone of the Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek project, the highly-anticipated full-service hotel and conference center, with a groundbreaking ceremony. This project's unique, four-way investment partnership combines public and private parties, and is poised to support the increasing demand of Frederick's tourism economy.

Marriott
Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Ascott and New Vision Break Ground on Global Flagship Ascott Shenton Way Singapore

New Vision Holding Pte. Ltd. (New Vision) and The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, have officially broken ground on Ascott Shenton Way Singapore, a defining showcase for the Ascott brand's evolution towards design-led, wellness-centred hospitality. The flagship development marks the first-time collaboration between owner-developer New Vision and hospitality operator Ascott. Construction is underway, with completion expected in Q4 2029.

Ascott The Residence
Singapore, Singapore
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Triple Branded Hotel Project Breaks Ground near Universal Studios Japan – IHG’s Biggest New Build in Country

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) proudly announces its biggest new-build hotel agreement in Japan near Universal Studios Japan (USJ), in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, a consortium of four companies: Kajima Corporation, JAPAN POST REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd., SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, and Keihanshin Building Co., Ltd.

InterContinental
Osaka, Japan
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Residence Inn Belmont Breaks Ground; Expected to Open Spring 2027

Warren Norman Companies, in partnership with Belmont Land and Belmont Abbey, has officially broken ground on the new Residence Inn Belmont, a four-story, 107-room extended-stay hotel slated to open in Spring 2027. The project marks a significant milestone for the Belmont community, bringing new lodging options, economic development, and continued investment to the CaroMont Health corridor.

Residence Inn
Belmont, North Carolina, United States
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Kempinski Grace Bay Breaks Ground on Turks and Caicos’ Iconic Grace Bay Beach

Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, together with international award-winning developer JTRE, celebrated the groundbreaking of Kempinski Grace Bay - an exclusive hotel & residential project featuring an intimate collection of private apartments and beachfront villas along the world's most beautiful beach in Turks and Caicos.

Kempinski
Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Meliá and Grupo Puntacana unveil Meliá Bergantín Beach, a landmark project that reflects their commitment to the new tourism model in the Dominican Republic

Meliá Hotels International, in partnership with Grupo Puntacana, reinforces its commitment to the Dominican Republic's tourism sector with the joint development of Meliá Bergantín Beach. This project marks the beginning of a new chapter aimed at positioning Puerto Plata as a globally recognized destination, restoring the prominence of the country's northern coast.

Meliá
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic