LE Debuts 2028 U.S. Hotel Openings Forecast, Projects 832 New Hotels to Open
Lodging Econometrics' Q2 2026 U.S. pipeline report shows 5,975 projects in development, with 832 new hotels forecast to open in 2028 at a 1.5% growth rate.
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Strong Conversion and New Development Project Totals in the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline at Q1 2026 Close
LE reports 6,020 projects with 705,825 rooms in Q1 2026 pipeline, with luxury segment hitting record highs and 2026 supply growth forecast at 1.4%.
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Celebrates Five Years of Growth
Premier Suites has grown to nearly 60 hotels since 2021, targeting 100 properties by 2030 in the midscale extended stay segment.
Essex Hotel Management Partners with Larkin Hospitality to Add Six Properties to Management Portfolio
The deal adds 581 keys across six properties in New England, expanding Essex from 11 to 17 hotels and marking its first AC Hotel management.
U.S. hotel performance for January 2026
First RevPAR growth month since March 2025, with Minneapolis leading gains due to federal agent activity and Miami boosted by CFP Championship Game.
ROW NYC Reopens in Times Square This May
The 1,300-room property debuts redesigned rooms, reimagined public spaces, and Percy All Day café after a comprehensive renovation, with rates starting at $279.
Memphis Riverline Hotel Unveiled, Marking a New Chapter for The Downtown Landmark
Former Sheraton Memphis Downtown transitions to independent Memphis Riverline Hotel while maintaining Marriott Bonvoy benefits and planning phased renovations.
Brick Hospitality Adds Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego to Management Portfolio
Brick Hospitality completed a full renovation after taking over the closed Ramada Suites in San Diego's Mission Valley in June 2025.
Meyer Jabara Hotels to Address Agentic Hotel Distribution at Annual Leadership Conference in March
Meyer Jabara Hotels will educate executives on how AI agents are reshaping hotel booking behavior and the digital infrastructure required to remain visible.
Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford
Hartford lost 1,300 hotel rooms since 2019, forcing the convention center to relocate major events like the NERVA tournament to Providence due to insufficient lodging capacity.
By Jimmy Radwan, Associate, HVS
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires Pittsburgh Marriott North hotel
The acquisition brings Highline's portfolio to 17 hotels worth over $1 billion, with the 298-room property marking their first Pennsylvania investment.
Sencie Launches Collaboration with The Bower Coronado to Layer Sleep Wellbeing into Luxury Guest Rooms
Sencie partners with The Bower Coronado to debut Sleep Ritual Tray, integrating scent, touch and sound elements into guest rooms to address sleep as a luxury travel priority.
2025 Holiday Crown: Lumina Resort Wins Instagram Christmas Tree Contest
Lodging Interactive's annual contest raised $1,500 for The Healing Place of New Hanover County through hotel social media engagement.
New Report: Hotels Are $12 Billion Economic Engine in Honolulu
A new economic impact report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance details the Honolulu hotel industry’s far-reaching economic impact and reinforces its role as a powerful engine for growth and opportunity. The study, conducted by Oxford Economic, found that Honolulu hotel operations and visitor spending generate $12 billion in economic activity, support 63,912 jobs, and contribute $1.9 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue.
Market-Leading Hospitality Team Joins Blank Rome in California, Expanding Coast-to-Coast Capabilities and Global Reach
Five hospitality lawyers from Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell join Blank Rome's Los Angeles and Orange County offices, bringing experience from 4,700+ properties worth $125+ billion.
Dreamscape Hospitality Expands Midwest Presence with Stevens Point Hotel Transitions
Dreamscape took over management of two Holiday Inn properties totaling 215 rooms, with the full-service location featuring 38,000+ square feet of event space.
Hospitality America Marks 30 Years of Partnership-Led Growth and Operational Stewardship
The South Carolina-based company operates hotels across the Southeast and Midwest, with recent openings including Element Charleston Airport and Hotel Avail in Arkansas.
U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – February 2026
STR/Tourism Economics projects 0.6% RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by modest demand recovery and 2026 FIFA World Cup impact offsetting continued economic headwinds.
Airport Hotel Revival Done Right at Sonesta LAX
Sonesta LAX increased average length of stay to 1.7 nights after a $42M renovation by targeting weekend leisure travelers and local guests.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Columbia Hospitality Tapped to Manage Seattle’s Hotel 1000
Columbia Hospitality takes over management of the 120-room luxury property starting February 1, with Hotel 1000 joining Unbound Collection by Hyatt.