Announcements

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.

Peachtree Group Breaks Ground on Dual-Branded AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel in Dallas

Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 19-story, dual-branded hotel development featuring the award-winning Marriott brands, AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel, in the heart of Uptown Dallas. The development will bring 264 upscale rooms, modern amenities and unique lifestyle offerings to the bustling McKinney Avenue corridor. The much-anticipated project promises to elevate the city's hospitality scene and is expected to open in Summer 2026.

Omni Hotels & Resorts Breaks Ground on Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita

Omni Hotels & Resorts has officially broken ground and construction is well underway on Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, the brand's first luxury resort in Mexico. Set to open in late 2026, Omni has assembled a seasoned design team to bring this dynamic concept to life, including Bob Glazier, HKS Architects, Farouki Farouki, Girvin Associates, and Waldrop + Nichols, with The Beck Group managing construction.

Valencia Hotel Group Breaks Ground on Caravan Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection

Valencia Hotel Group is thrilled to announce that construction is underway for the development of Caravan Court, the eighth property in the Valencia Hotel Collection, set to debut in Arlington, Texas in 2026. Featuring 145 rooms and 7 suites, Caravan Court will be a modern reinvention of the classic motor court hotel, blending mid-century aesthetics with contemporary luxury. Valencia Hotel Group, in partnership with Sam Mahrouq and Walid Joulani of Division Hotel Management LLC, will build the Caravan Court Property on the site of the former Caravan Motel and Dollar Car Sales. Located on the historic Division Street, the Caravan Court property is poised to become a cornerstone of Arlington's transformation and revitalization efforts.

Construction Begins On Royal Caribbean's First Royal Beach Club

Royal Caribbean International and The Bahamas marked the start of a new adventure today as the cruise line broke ground on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, the 17-acre beach day experience on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. The beginning of construction was celebrated on location, where Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty and Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley were joined by The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper to commemorate the major milestone.