The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction decreased year over year for a sixth consecutive month, according to CoStar’s June 2025 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces a major milestone, surpassing 500 open hotels across Florida - marking a new chapter of growth fueled in part by its expanding portfolio of lifestyle brands, including the upcoming debut of Tempo by Hilton in the Sunshine State. With this achievement, Hilton reinforces its commitment to delivering unforgettable stays in some of Florida’s most iconic and emerging coastal and urban destinations.
Plamondon Hospitality Partners is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a critical parcel of land in Downtown Frederick, Maryland, marking a transformative step forward in realizing the vision for their full-service hotel and conference center. Finalized on June 12, the acquisition positions the Frederick-based hospitality group to break ground on the project later this year and solidifies the company’s commitment to bringing new energy, economic vitality, and hospitality excellence to the heart of Frederick.
Waldorf Astoria New York is more than just a building; it’s an iconic symbol of New York City’s glamour and ambition. Long before towering skyscrapers filled Manhattan’s skyline, Waldorf Astoria New York stood as a first-of-its-kind luxury hotel that welcomed presidents, royalty, and Hollywood legends through its grand bronze doors and set the benchmark for hospitality.
Hospitality America announces the opening of Hotel Avail Rogers, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the Hilton (NYSE: HLT) brand’s debut in Rogers, Ark., and expanding Hilton’s portfolio of unique, upscale hotels designed for travelers seeking authentic, locally inspired experiences. This is Hospitality America’s second managed hotel in Arkansas, its 16th Hilton hotel, and one of 14 properties developed by Windsor Aughtry with four more in the pipeline.
A new chapter begins in Northeast Louisiana today with the grand opening of The Hotel Monroe. The design-forward boutique hotel seamlessly blends historic architecture with modern Southern hospitality. The Hotel Monroe buildings originally stood as a Sugar Brothers Grocery and Opera House. Since then, they have housed a hardware store, poolside shop, and in the 1920s, the Star Hotel. The buildings have been carefully restored to create a boutique hotel that caters to today’s traveler while honoring the stories, heritage, and charm of Northeast Louisiana.
Noble Investment Group (“Noble”) today announced the acquisition of sixteen WoodSpring Suites long-term extended stay properties through two portfolio transactions. These investments continue to advance the firm’s institutional platform focused on branded long-term accommodations—an asset class at the convergence of hospitality, mobility, and America’s accelerating demand for flexible, cost-efficient living solutions.
NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of the Claridge House Chicago hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast Historic District. Located at 1244 North Dearborn Parkway, the boutique hotel will rebrand as a Tapestry Collection by Hilton as one of its unique, independent hotels this summer.
This transformative investment reflects the renewed confidence of these long-standing institutional partners as well as private investors. It will enable the company to accelerate its development across Canada and consolidate its network of properties.
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.
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.
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.