Development

Meyer Jabara Hotels Makes Multimillion Dollar Investment in its Legacy Owned Admiral Fell Inn on Baltimore Harbor

A Meyer Jabara Hotel’s long-term owned asset, the Admiral Fell Inn, is undergoing a multimillion dollar transformation. Opening in Spring 2025 and rebranded as The William Fell, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the historic waterfront hotel sits right on Fells Point Square and boasts waterfront views of Baltimore's Harbor, making it the best location in the city. Repositioning of this legacy asset is expected to make The William Fell the quintessential market-leading powerhouse in Fells Point. This is MJH’s third owned asset in Baltimore, its fifth managed property in Maryland, and the first Tapestry Collection conversion in its portfolio. A grand opening is planned for April 2025.

Otonomus Brings Hospitality Back to CES 2025 with AI-Powered Hotel

Otonomus, a leading AI-driven technology and hospitality company, announces its flagship Otonomus Hotel in Las Vegas will exhibit at CES 2025, showcasing what it believes to be the first AI-powered hotel. The company will demonstrate how they blend AI, attribute-based booking, and personalized guest services to CES attendees at their booth in Tech East, LVCC, North Hall, Grand Lobby, and Level 1 Meeting Rooms — 8543.

Sohal Hotels Acquires Watertown Hotel, Staypineapple Hotels Inc. to Manage Property Under First Management and Licensing Agreement

Staypineapple Hotels Inc., a Pacific Northwest-based hospitality management and licensing company, most notably recognized for its management of the 10 Staypineapple hotels across the United States, announces that Sohal Hotels, a Pacific Northwest-based multi-unit hotel franchisee company, has purchased Watertown Hotel. The hotel, located in Seattle, Wash., near the University of Washington campus, will undergo a significant transition that marks a new chapter for both companies, as Staypineapple Hotels Inc. will now manage the property under its first management and licensing agreement.

Choice Hotels Continues Upscale Category Growth with New Cambria Hotels Openings and Key Groundbreakings Across the U.S.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues to achieve cross-country growth in the upscale segment with three new Cambria Hotel openings and two groundbreakings this fall. The recently opened properties, located in Imperial, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Spokane, Washington, and upcoming groundbreakings in O'Fallon, Missouri and Bend, Oregon introduce Cambria into new markets and build on Choice's goal to bring the brand to more regions nationwide.

Dallas Leads Nation's Hotel Boom: Nearly 200 Projects Set to Transform Texas Hospitality Landscape

According to the Q3 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the quarter, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with a record-high of 194 projects and 22,803 rooms, followed by Atlanta with a record-high 166 projects accounting for 19,174 rooms, Nashville with a record-high 130 projects and 16,966 rooms, Phoenix with 123 projects/15,999 rooms, and Austin with a record-high 119 projects accounting for 13,962 rooms. These top five markets combined account for 732 projects/88,904 rooms.

Motto by Hilton Bentonville Downtown Opens its Doors to Adventure

Bentonville has a new hub for exploration and adventure with the opening of Motto by Hilton Bentonville Downtown. Located at 229 South Main St., Bentonville, Ark., this innovative hotel is designed for the modern traveler, offering a perfect launchpad to discover the rich culture, outdoor thrills and world-class art that defines Bentonville: the new bucket-list destination in Northwest Arkansas.

Latest Management Contract Brings Sentral Assets Under Management to Over $4 Billion

Sentral, the leading full-building residential hospitality operator, has been named the management company for Ten310, a new boutique living concept developed by a California Landmark Group (CLG) affiliate. Designed by Abramson Architects, the 94-unit building will offer amenities including a speakeasy, rooftop pool and lounge spaces, valet parking, fitness center, and daily breakfast for residents. Located in Century City, Ten310 is easily walkable to destinations including the Westfield Century City mall, all Century City Office buildings, and the future LA Metro D Line. Century City also boasts highly rated schools and daycare centers.