Announcements

Minor Hotels Breaks Ground on First Avani Hotel in Singapore

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with over 640 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 57 countries, celebrates a key milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its first Avani property in Singapore. Taking place at 24 Peck Seah Street in the vibrant Tanjong Pagar district, the event marked the beginning of construction of the 14-storey lifestyle hotel, set to welcome guests in Q2 2027. The project is being developed through a strategic partnership between Minor Hotels, Singapore-based Kajima Development, and Abu Dhabi-based Al Wathba Investment, reinforcing continued international confidence in Singapore's tourism market.

Pendry Hotels & Resorts Announces Groundbreaking of Pendry Nashville and Pendry Residences Nashville

Pendry Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with SomeraRoad, a Nashville and New York based real estate investment and development firm, and Trestle Studio, announced today that it has officially broken ground on the highly anticipated Pendry Nashville and Pendry Residences Nashville in the heart of the city's vibrant Paseo South Gulch district. Slated to open in 2027, Pendry Nashville will bring a new standard of sophisticated design and luxury hospitality to one of Nashville's fastest-growing neighborhoods, featuring 180 guestrooms and suites along with 146 Pendry Residences. With construction officially underway, sales for Pendry Residences Nashville are anticipated to launch this fall, offering an exclusive opportunity to own within this coveted address.

The Mtn Scout Truckee, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Breaks Ground in North Lake Tahoe, California

Gray's Crossing Hospitality, in partnership with Huff Construction and H-CPM construction project management, announces the groundbreaking of The Mtn Scout Truckee, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located in Northern California's Lake Tahoe Basin within the Sierra Nevada mountains, the 129-room boutique hotel provides unparalleled access to world-class ski resorts, hiking and biking trails, and water activities. It is positioned to become the destination's social hub and gateway to year-round outdoor adventures.

Vision Hospitality Group Breaks Ground on Dual-Brand Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton in Chattanooga/Lookout Valley, Tenn.

Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., a Chattanooga-based hotel development and management company, has officially broken ground on the new dual-branded Home2 Suites by Hilton and Tru by Hilton Lookout Valley in Chattanooga, Tenn. Construction is now underway, with an expected opening in the Fall of 2026.

A-1 Hospitality Breaks Ground on AC Hotels by Marriott® Property in Kennewick, Washington

A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the new 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott® in Kennewick, Washington. Located at the Three Rivers Convention Center, the hotel will operate as a franchise owned by A-1 Three Rivers Hotel, LLC and managed by A-1 Hospitality Group.

Great Lakes Capital & NFM Break Ground on 300-Key Highly Curated Full-Service Marriott Hotel Development in Cedar Park, Texas

Indiana-based Great Lakes Capital (GLC), in partnership with NFM (Nebraska Furniture Mart) and the City of Cedar Park, proudly celebrated the groundbreaking for a new full-service Marriott hotel and convention center in the heart of CedarView, a premier mixed-use new development in Cedar Park, Texas. This milestone event marks a transformative step in establishing Cedar Park as a vibrant regional hub for economic growth and tourism.

Terra and Turnberry to Begin Construction of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach with $392 Million in Financing from TYKO Capital

Terra and Turnberry, two of South Florida's leading real estate development firms, have secured $392 million in construction financing that will help advance the development of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room, 17-story property adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. The financing was provided by TYKO Capital, a multi-billion-dollar commercial real estate private equity and private credit investment management platform, backed by Elliott Investment Management and led by Adi Chugh. With pre-construction sitework already completed, the financing paves the way for the project's groundbreaking, with delivery slated for late 2027.

Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies Break Ground on New Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia

PETERSBURG, Va. - Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL VIRGINIA in Petersburg. Today's milestone officially commences construction on a transformative project that will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development, create thousands of new jobs, and set a new standard for gaming, hotels, and entertainment in the Commonwealth. Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is part of a larger $1.4 billion master plan by the partnership, scheduled to be developed in phases, that will bring a world-class mixed-use resort destination to Petersburg.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Sofitel Dublin Airport: A New Era of Luxury Hospitality in Ireland

Accor and the Arora Group are proud to announce the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Sofitel Dublin Airport, a new luxury hotel set to redefine the hospitality experience at Ireland's main international gateway. The hotel will feature 412 elegantly designed rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a tea salon, and a sky bar located on the 11th floor, offering stunning views of the airport and beyond.

The db Group and Hard Rock International Announce Hard Rock Hotel Malta as Part of New Development Project

The Malta-based db Group and Hard Rock International yesterday broke ground and laid the foundation stone for the Hard Rock Hotel Malta along with a mixed-use development including Ora Residences with two towers of exclusive apartments and a vast mall. The total investment in the project is €300 million and is set to create hundreds of different jobs.