The latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Canada from Lodging Econometrics (LE) shows the country's total pipeline has reached new all-time-high project and room totals at Q1 2025, with 341 projects accounting for 47,426 rooms. These record-breaking figures represent a robust 9% increase in projects and an impressive 20% increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY).
The recent U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reports that, at the close of the first quarter of 2025, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 203 projects/24,496 rooms, a new all-time-high room total representing 9% project and 11% room growth year-over-year (YOY). Following Dallas is Atlanta with 166 projects/19,149 rooms, Nashville with 127 projects/16,589 rooms, Phoenix with 126 projects/16,490 rooms, and Austin with 124 projects/14,514 rooms, which also achieved new all-time-high project and room totals, showing impressive 11% project and 9% room growth YOY.
The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction decreased year over year for a third consecutive month, according to CoStar’s March 2025 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
As seen in Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q1 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, at the close of the quarter, the pipeline consists of 6,376 projects and 749,561 rooms. These first quarter totals represent a 5% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 6% YOY increase in rooms compared to Q1 2024.
Highway West Vacations, a collection of unique hotels, lodges, cabins, and glamping resorts in the U.S., is pleased to announce the acquisition of three new properties in California, Avila Pismo RV Resort & Campground, Costanoa, and Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort. Highway West Vacations is growing its California footprint with new properties in Northern California and an expanded presence in Central California.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), a leader in extended stay hotels, announced the opening of three new Everhome Suites properties in Huntsville, Ala.; Chandler, Ariz.; and Temecula, Calif. Choice Hotels now has 10 Everhome Suites open across the country providing modern, apartment-style accommodations designed to meet the needs of today's long-term travelers in high-growth markets. Everhome Suites is on track to have 25 hotels open by the end of the year with 20 currently under construction. Overall, the Everhome Suites brand has over 65 hotels in the pipeline. Extended stay continues to be the hottest segment in hospitality, with record demand. Choice Hotel's domestic extended stay rooms grew by 10% year-over-year, and the Everhome brand continues to drive momentum for the company and within the industry. Across its four extended stay brands, Choice Hotels has 515 hotels open and nearly 400 in pipeline.
Today, Under Canvas, Inc., the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced the Outdoor Collection by Under Canvas, a new portfolio of properties that offer nature-based stays and experiences curated with place and purpose in mind. The first two properties, The Fields of Michigan and Bar N Ranch both demonstrate Under Canvas’ exceptional hospitality and feature upscale accommodations such as safari-style field tents, contemporary cottages, classic cabins and lodge rooms.
The 36th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference took place this week at Atlanta’s Marriott Marquis, with the theme “Elevate Your Game” inspiring session topics and conversations throughout the event. This article provides our key takeaways from the conference.
Premier, an end-to-end architecture, interior design, procurement, project management, and corporate engineering firm with specialization in hospitality, multi-family residential, student housing, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use development, is pleased to announce the completion of its latest boutique hotel project: the La Concha Key West, an Autograph Collection Hotel. More than a monumental hotel renovation, the project was also a significant historic conservation project that saw Premier convert the former Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel and reposition the property as the new upscale boutique La Concha Key West. Premier provided interior design, architecture, procurement, corporate engineering, and project management expertise on the project.
Corinthia Group, trading as IHI plc, announces that its recently formed partnership with Action Real Estate Company of Kuwait has acquired two boutique hotel properties totalling 100 keys in a prime location in Beverly Hills, California.
Every January, the ALIS conference serves as a barometer for the hotel investment landscape, and in 2025, the mood was optimistic yet noticeably more restrained than in recent years. Regulatory optimism and improving labor dynamics were offset by potential tariff headwinds, lack of interest rate relief, and the rising cost of new tech and satisfying evolving guest preferences. These are but a few issues reshaping the industry in ways that demand both strategic foresight and operational agility. While some trends continue along familiar trajectories, others signal a reshuffling of the deck.
The asset-light model has become the dominant strategy for major hotel brands, allowing them to expand without the capital-intensive burden of real estate ownership. But what does this mean for hotel owners and investors?
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., today announced the execution of 23 new franchise agreements during the fourth quarter of 2024, representing growth at nine of the company’s 13 distinctive brands.
Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), in partnership with EOS Hospitality, is redefining the Myrtle Beach hospitality landscape with a monumental investment of over $58 million in transformative renovations at three of its most beloved properties: Caribbean Resort & Villas, Ocean Reef Resort, and Compass Cove Resort. These renovations will deliver an unparalleled guest experience, blending modern comfort with the warm charm and vibrancy Myrtle Beach is known for.
Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) announced that the firm surpassed $2 billion in hotel development, bringing its total development portfolio to 48 hotels nationwide.
MHG Hotels is proud to announce the acquisition of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown. Located in the heart of Indianapolis at 211 S Meridian St, this 92-suite property is a landmark in the city’s vibrant downtown area, combining convenience, comfort, and Hilton’s renowned hospitality.
CROWN POINT, IN (January 28, 2025) – Interior Image Group (IIG) announces the design completion of Caesars Hotel & Casino New Orleans, the newest project for the award-winning hospitality design firm. The completed design of the hotel’s public spaces and 286 suites and guestrooms coincides with Caesars Hotel & Casino’s host hotel status for Super Bowl LIX.
According to the Q4 2024 Canada Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), Canada’s total construction pipeline has reached record-breaking counts of 333 projects/43,413 rooms, showing robust growth of 13% for both projects and rooms year-over-year (YOY).
The latest United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals that Dallas is leading the nation’s hotel construction pipeline with a record-breaking 204 projects totaling 23,669 rooms. Atlanta follows with its own record of 168 projects (19,431 rooms), while Nashville (130 projects/17,029 rooms), Phoenix (record 130 projects/16,824 rooms), and the Inland Empire (122 projects/12,234 rooms) complete the top five markets.
Hotel construction in the United States hit new historic levels in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend report. The total pipeline reached 6,378 projects, a new project record, with 746,986 rooms, showing year-over-year (YOY) growth of 7% in projects and 8% in rooms.