MMI Hotel Group Selected to Manage New Holiday Inn on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi-based MMI Hotel Group will manage the 113-room property opening in 2027, marking their return to the Holiday Inn brand after 70 years.
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Projects in the Under Construction Project Stage Dominate China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline
China's pipeline reached 3,602 projects with 71% under construction, while upper midscale and upscale segments account for 65% of total projects.
Nobu Hospitality to Launch Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Across 185 Acres in Rutland, England
The 185-acre project in Rutland marks Nobu's first countryside retreat concept, combining hotel, restaurant, residences, and spa facilities.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 01 May 2026
Four major European hotel transactions totaling over 480 rooms across Denmark, Germany, Italy and Poland completed in early May 2026.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces packed programme for 2026 edition
The summit returns to Riyadh with 1,100+ expected attendees and focus on $1.6 billion in business opportunities generated in 2025.
Hyatt Announces Master Franchise Agreement with Dossen Group to Debut Hyatt Select Brand in the Chinese Mainland
Hyatt partners with Dossen Group to exclusively develop Hyatt Select hotels across Chinese Mainland, targeting upper-midscale market.
Deicorp's Falcon & Alexander project brings a vibrant new Courtyard by Marriott to Sydney in partnership with Trilogy Hotels
The 100-room hotel will anchor a $640 million mixed-use development in Crows Nest, opening in late 2027 as part of a 212-apartment complex.
Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach
Dreamscape took over management of the 97-room Gulf Coast property on April 30, expanding its Texas portfolio in leisure-driven markets.
From Niche Luxury to Financing Tool: Branded Residential Matures
HVS analysis shows branded residential has evolved from luxury niche to financing tool, with rising construction costs making residential components essential for hotel project viability.
By Alexandra Dumoulin, Director, London, HVS
Three Solutions to Turn Detroit’s Downtown Vacancy into Its Hospitality Future
Detroit faces a 3,000-room hotel shortage while 12% of downtown office space sits vacant, creating opportunities for strategic office-to-hotel conversions.
By Trent Schmitz, Architect AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Gensler
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 1 May 2026
Newsletter covers major Asian hospitality transactions including Shinsegae's KRW150 billion Seoul hotel bid and Sun Group's VND3.9 trillion Vietnamese airport project.
The World’s Largest Sailing Yacht Ushers in a New Era for Orient Express
The 54-suite vessel launches in Saint-Nazaire with maiden voyage from Marseille in June, competing against Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons yacht collections.
Montreal at the Forefront of Boutique Brands with Corner Collection
CEO Dimitri Antonopoulos discusses how the family-owned group built independent luxury properties in Old Montreal over 50+ years.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Latin America's Hotel Construction Pipeline Grows 6% Year-Over-Year with Early Planning Projects Up 12% at Q1 2026
The region's pipeline includes 755 projects across 113,663 rooms, with Mexico leading at 247 projects and luxury segment showing strongest growth at 142 projects.
RBH Hospitality Management Bolsters Extended-Stay Portfolio with Double Staybridge Suites Signing
RBH now manages over 2,500 keys across 19 IHG UK properties, strengthening its position in the growing extended-stay segment.
Ensemble Assumes Management of Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection in Menlo Park, California
Ensemble takes over operations of the 250-room Silicon Valley hotel it developed in 2018, expanding its managed portfolio to 15 properties generating $250M annually.
Hotel pipeline activity up globally, except in the Americas
CoStar data shows Asia Pacific leads with 982,629 rooms under contract, while Americas declined 5.3% to 878,114 rooms.
Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates the Opening of its 100th Hotel in Greater China
The milestone doubles Fairfield's Greater China presence since 2024, with expansion planned into new destinations like Zhangjiajie by 2026.
U.S. hotel construction down for 15 consecutive months
CoStar data shows 136,990 U.S. hotel rooms currently under construction, with luxury segment leading percentage growth at 4.5%.
HEI Adds Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens to its Portfolio
The 160-room property marks HEI's 21st Florida hotel and will undergo lobby renovation and F&B repositioning.