At Q4 2025 Close, Southern Markets Drive Future Growth in U.S. Hotel Construction
Dallas leads with 193 pipeline projects, while Phoenix tops under-construction activity with 35 active projects totaling 4,829 rooms.
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Newport Hospitality Group Expands Midwest Presence with Dual-Branded Hilton Hotel
Newport adds 240-room dual-branded Hilton property in Columbus through management contract, expanding its Hilton portfolio to 14 hotels.
Steady Pipeline at Q4 2025 Close, as Brand Conversions Hit New Record
Brand conversions reached 1,497 projects with 148,981 rooms, up 12% year-over-year, while luxury hotels hit a record 95 projects in the pipeline.
Evolution Hospitality Selected to Manage Balfour Miami Beach
Evolution Hospitality takes over the 82-room Art Deco property from FullG CRE Investments, which also manages the company's Talbott hotel in Chicago.
Stonebridge Adds Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, to Its Managed Portfolio
Stonebridge will manage all operations at the 335-room lakefront resort in Montgomery, Texas, strengthening its partnership with the Margaritaville brand.
Noble Continues Expansion of Branded Long-Term Accommodations Platform with 14-Property Portfolio Acquisition
Noble acquired 14 Woodspring Suites properties across high-growth U.S. markets at below replacement cost to scale its branded long-term accommodations platform.
HEI Assumes Management of a Portfolio of Four Marriott-Branded Hotels in Orlando, Florida
HEI takes over management of 1,590 rooms across four Marriott-branded properties near Disney, including a Sheraton undergoing renovation.
NYC, Phoenix projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2026
CoStar data shows Phoenix trailing NYC with 3,650 rooms, while Dallas rounds out the top three with 3,558 projected openings.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Cooper to Legend Collection
The 191-room luxury waterfront property will open in March 2026 with a rooftop pool, private marina, and four dining venues.
Hilton Introduces Apartment Collection by Hilton: Furnished Apartment Accommodations, Hosted by Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new lodging category within Hilton's growing collection brand portfolio – offering unique, spacious furnished apartments with the trusted hospitality and reliability guests expect from Hilton. Apartment Collection by Hilton will be available for booking through Hilton channels in the first half of 2026, with initial properties in the U.S. launched in partnership with Placemakr—a leading apartment hospitality brand and operator specializing in flexible, short-term and extended-stay accommodations in urban and suburban markets, with nearly a decade of experience integrating innovative hospitality solutions and trusted service.
Kasa Enters into Strategic Combination with Mint House
The transaction adds nearly 1,000 units including Manhattan's 70 Pine building and expands Kasa across six major U.S. markets.
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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to Portfolio
The 408-room property strengthens Crescent's partnership with Whitestone Companies and marks the management company's expansion into Columbus's downtown market.
Choice Hotels International Accelerates Growth in Canada with Six New Ascend Collection Properties in Québec
The expansion adds 651 rooms across six properties in Québec, growing Ascend Collection's Canadian portfolio by 20% as part of Choice's accelerated growth following its consolidation of Choice Hotels Canada.
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Virginia Portfolio with Courtyard by Marriott Manassas Battlefield Park
OTH will take over management of the 149-room Virginia property starting January 2026, marking its fifth East Coast contract this year.
Sonesta Grows NPA Franchise Portfolio with the Transition of 45 Hotels
NPA acquired 45 properties from Sonesta's managed portfolio sale, with plans to add 10 more hotels over 36 months.
AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act
AHLA supports legislation that would protect the franchise model supporting nearly 3 million hospitality jobs nationwide.
Marriott International Celebrates 100 Signings for City Express by Marriott in the U.S. and Canada
The milestone comes just over a year after introducing the midscale brand to North America, with six properties already open in 2025.
Hyatt Accelerates Essentials Portfolio Momentum with Planned Brand Growth in New Markets and New Leadership
Hyatt's Essentials portfolio signed 20+ Hyatt Select deals and 70 total Hyatt Studios deals, with 50% of 2025 U.S. deals entering new markets under new leadership.
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Pennsylvania Footprint with Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South
OTH Hotels Resorts adds the 179-room Crowne Plaza in Pittsburgh's South Hills to its growing East Coast portfolio.
Park Hotels & Resorts Announces the Sale of Additional Non-Core Hotels
Park Hotels sold or agreed to sell eight underperforming properties for $198 million while posting strong RevPAR growth in core markets like Hawaii and New York.