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%.
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club has appointed Kyung Lee as its new General Manager. In this role, Lee will oversee all resort operations, lead department heads, and work to grow revenue while improving the experience for guests and members alike. His priorities include strengthening the resort's food and beverage offerings and wellness programs, with the broader goal of making Ocean Edge a top destination for families, couples, corporate groups, and weddings.
Analysis shows over 1,200 luxury rooms opening through 2028, supported by GM's headquarters move and $2+ billion in downtown development projects.
Miami’s Edgewater district will welcome the luxury brand’s first U.S. property, underscoring Minor Hotels’ global momentum.
Napa’s first downtown urban resort debuts a full transformation, plus BOA Steakhouse and The Spa at Casa Mani.
CoStar reports occupancy rose 8.4% to 66.5% and RevPAR jumped 14.6% to $111.14, with 21 of the top 25 markets showing gains.
Kimpton EPIC Hotel, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivette Davalos as Director of Sales & Marketing. A respected leader in Miami’s hospitality scene, Davalos returns to the property in a full-circle moment, bringing with her a deep connection to the hotel and a proven track record of success in the luxury market.
Three new properties in Miami Beach, Palm Springs, and Hudson Valley bring the upscale brand to 90-240 rooms each with distinctive local design elements.
Davidson will oversee the 123-room resort's multi-year transformation, adding golf, spa, meeting space, and dining venues through 2027.
YOTEL Washington DC trained staff and redesigned rooms with quiet areas and specialized lighting to accommodate neurodiverse guests.
A beloved fixture just steps from the Healdsburg Plaza is entering a more intimate and intentional new chapter. Formerly known as 27 North, the 16-room boutique property has reemerged as Liora Estate, a European-inspired retreat designed for connection, where atmosphere, ritual, and emotional resonance take center stage, echoing the property’s earlier identity as Hotel Les Mars.
DHM takes over the 371-room luxury property on Country Club Plaza, marking its third Missouri hotel and first Kansas City management contract.
The Original Home of Modern Surf Culture Enters Its Most Defining Chapter Yet.
The Utah resort consolidated two separate systems into Mews' unified platform to manage both luxury glamping units and 150+ RV sites from one dashboard.
Virgin Hotels, the award-winning lifestyle brand within Virgin Hotels Collection, has partnered with innovative real estate leader Drew Company to bring its signature spark and spirited lifestyle to Georgia with the announcement of Virgin Hotels Atlanta. Scheduled for a 2027 debut, the hotel will serve as a definitive cornerstone of Centennial Yards, the transformative 50-acre development led by CIM Group that is revitalizing downtown Atlanta. Alongside Virgin Limited Edition’s recently announced luxury hotel in Marrakech, also set to open in 2027, Virgin Hotels Atlanta at Centennial Yards will mark Virgin Hotels Collection’s 18th property. The hotel joins Virgin Hotels’ global portfolio of iconic urban properties, including New York, Edinburgh and its most recent homecoming in London.
The brand reached 20 hotels with occupancy exceeding 70% on average and targets 300 locations by 2032.
With a Rooftop Bar Overlooking the Savannah River and an Australian-Inspired Café on Reynolds Square, Savannah Has a New Address Worth Knowing
The new-build hotel meets rising extended‑stay demand among business and leisure travelers in the region.
Long Beach's iconic waterfront hotel will relaunch as The Maya in June 2026, following a design-driven renovation of guest rooms, public spaces and Fuego, and new guest programming
The study analyzed U.S. travel searches for summer 2026, revealing Myrtle Beach leads domestic demand while Cancun tops international preferences for the third consecutive year.