Aimbridge Hospitality Welcomes voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort to its Expanding Portfolio
The 335-key Florida resort undergoes a $50 million renovation as Aimbridge's first U.S. all-inclusive property, targeting early 2026 opening.
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Crow Holdings and Hilton Announce $100 Million Renovation and Long-Term Management Agreement for Iconic Hilton Anatole in Dallas
The multi-year renovation includes 899 Atrium Tower rooms and 600,000 square feet of meeting space at the 1,610-room Dallas landmark.
Call of the Mountains: Hotel Investment in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Multiple new hotels and repositioned properties are targeting upscale segments in mountain markets like Boone and Highlands, with RevPAR growth strongest during off-peak months from 2016-2024.
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
JMBM Guides Largest Hotel Sale in California in 2025
Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital acquired distressed hotel assets representing 10% of a city's inventory through a court-supervised receivership process.
Wellness Residential Growth Lessons for Hotels from THE WELL Founders
THE WELL Coconut Grove sold 20% of its $1.5M+ units within 48 hours, demonstrating strong demand for wellness-integrated residential developments that hotels can learn from.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital Close Acquisition of Two Major San Francisco Hotels
The $408 million deal gives the partnership control of roughly 10% of San Francisco's hotel inventory amid the city's hospitality recovery.
Hotel Projects Scheduled to Start Construction within the Next Twelve Months Surge Year-Over-Year in Canada
As seen in the latest Canada Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of 2025’s third quarter, the total country’s pipeline reached 333 projects with 44,659 rooms, representing year-over-year (YOY) growth of 2% in projects and a robust 9% YOY increase in rooms.
Dallas Reaches New Milestone with 197 Projects and Leads the Nation’s Hotel Construction Pipeline at Q3 Close
As seen in the Q3 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the third quarter, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 197 projects and 24,310 rooms, followed by Atlanta with 160 projects accounting for 18,239 rooms, Nashville with a record-high 130 projects and 17,183 rooms, Phoenix with 125 projects/16,481 rooms, and Austin with 124 projects accounting for 14,486 rooms.
Sonesta Debuts Americas Best Value Studios By Sonesta
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the debut of Americas Best Value Studios by Sonesta, an extended stay extension of Sonesta’s most franchised brand, Americas Best Value Inn (ABVI). This new brand type within the ABVI portfolio is designed to meet the growing demand for value-driven, longer-term accommodations.
How a simple question about American hotels led to ‘the greatest immigration story never told’
The Patel Motel Story is a new short documentary co-directed and narrated by Amar Shah, exploring the extraordinary rise of Indian American motel owners in the United States. Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, the film traces how Indian immigrants—many from Gujarat and sharing the surname Patel—came to own more than 60% of the country’s hotels and motels, despite representing only 1% of the population.
Hotelier & Hospitality Pioneer, Jon Blanchard, Launches JB Hotel Group
Visionary hotelier and hospitality pioneer Jon Blanchard announces the launch of JB Hotel Group, a Los Angeles based, real estate development, investment, and asset management firm dedicated to creating exceptional destinations that blend luxury, comfort, and timeless design. Formerly known as BLVD Hospitality, JB Hotel Group builds on Blanchard’s acclaimed legacy of transforming culturally rich, often overlooked markets into globally recognized hospitality landmarks.
Marriott International and Hawkins Way Capital Announce Five Signed Agreements to Launch Series by Marriott™ in the United States
Marriott International, Inc. and Hawkins Way Capital announce signed agreements to convert five properties to the Series by Marriott™ brand in key U.S. markets, including Miami, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Chicago, and San Diego. Marking the brand's official debut in the country, these agreements reflect a significant milestone for Series by Marriott™ and reinforce Marriott's commitment to expanding regionally rooted, quality offerings in the Marriott Bonvoy® portfolio.
Delaware North acquires Cactus Moon Lodge, a resort-style, special-event venue near Austin, Texas
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, has acquired Cactus Moon Lodge, a resort-style, special-event venue set on a hilltop and surrounded by a scenic 22-acre property in the Texas Hill Country.
Marriott International and Noble Investment Group Break Ground on Their 10th StudioRes Hotel, Scaling New Extended Stay Brand
Noble Investment Group (“Noble”) and Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) today announced their 10th groundbreaking together on a StudioRes hotel. A milestone for both companies, this groundbreaking marks the continued expansion of Marriott’s new extended stay brand and advances Noble’s leadership in branded long-term accommodations, an institutional asset class at the intersection of hospitality and flexible stays.
Hilton Surpasses 200 Hotels in Canada, Accelerates Multi‑Brand Expansion
Hilton is celebrating a major milestone: more than 200 hotels are now open and welcoming travelers across Canada. This achievement, highlighted by the most recent openings of Hôtel Vallea Bromont, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock ON and Spark by Hilton Toronto Mississauga - reflects the hospitality company’s successful multi-brand growth strategy. With a primary focus on expanding its focused service, extended stay, and lifestyle brand portfolios, Hilton continues to broaden its footprint while delivering signature hospitality, warmth, and innovation in destinations ranging from iconic city centers to emerging leisure and event hubs nationwide.
Everhome Suites Marks Major Milestone with Multi-Market Growth Surge
Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of seven new properties across diverse and strategic markets in the United States. Choice Hotels now has 17 Everhome Suites open, 16 under construction, and 45 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.
HP Athens and Southern Hospitality Group Sell Hyatt Place Athens Downtown
Hunter Hotel Advisors (Hunter) today announced the sale of the 190-key Hyatt Place Athens Downtown in Athens, Ga. HP Athens, LLC, advised by Paul Breslin of Horwath HTL, and Andrew Cajka of Southern Hospitality Group, the hotel’s part owner and operator, sold the property to a local investor on August 20, 2025. The buyer has selected Pyramid Global Hospitality to manage the hotel.
Trinity Investments Forms Strategic Partnership with Certares Through Majority Sale of Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Trinity Investments (“Trinity”), a private real estate investment firm specializing in hotels and hospitality, has sold a majority interest in Hyatt Regency Greenwich to an affiliate of Certares Real Estate Management LLC (“Certares”), a leading global investment firm focused on the travel and hospitality industries. This marks another successful collaboration between Trinity and Certares, who partnered in 2021 to purchase the EAST Miami hotel, a property that has seen strong growth under their joint ownership.
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Opens 2025 Student Case Competition
Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced that the organization has begun accepting submissions for the 20th Annual HAMA Student Case Competition. Students from more than 60 participating undergraduate and graduate programs nationwide have been given a management company change scenario to analyze and formulate a recommendation to improve the business. HAMA has partnered with HotStats, a global leader in financial benchmarking for hotels, and Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC), to provide critical reports identical to what HAMA members utilize on an ongoing basis to student participants.
Hotel Sales Decline Amid Economic Headwinds and Uncertainty in H1
The first half of 2025 witnessed a complex interplay of geopolitical shifts, natural disasters, and continuing global challenges that led to significant whiplash in the U.S. stock market and unusual swings in the bond market. The return of Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Presidency has led to a reigniting of trade tensions, particularly with China, that are impacting global commerce. Furthermore, with peace talks proving unsuccessful thus far, wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan are each entering their third or fourth year. In May, India and Pakistan engaged in a brief but intense military conflict, marking their most serious escalation in decades. During June, the Iran–Israel War, also referred to as the Twelve-Day War, was an armed conflict during which Israel launched surprise attacks on key military and nuclear facilities in Iran, culminating with the U.S. taking offensive action by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites. Finally, during the first half of 2025, the U.S. experienced a record $126 billion in losses from natural disasters, including California wildfires, Midwest tornadoes, and Mississippi River floods.
By Daniel Lesser, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)