Development

Stay updated with the latest hotel developments in the hotel industry through Hotel Investment Today's development section. Our comprehensive coverage includes breaking news, expert interviews, and detailed reports on hotel construction, financing, executive moves, and more.
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
News / Brands
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
After a record year of signings, the Bangkok-based operator is focused on diversification and... Read More
Executive moves: Crestline, IHG, Sonesta, Yotel
News / Owners
Executive moves: Crestline, IHG, Sonesta, Yotel
By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: IHG to triple in India; Atari craps out in Vegas; IHCL acquires Brij
News / Brands
Latest news: IHG to triple in India; Atari craps out in Vegas; IHCL acquires Brij
By Rob Schneider | January 16, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: US hotels down; Mandarin to Amsterdam; new IHG CDO
News / Owners
Latest news: US hotels down; Mandarin to Amsterdam; new IHG CDO
By Rob Schneider | January 15, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton partners with Placemakr on apartments
News / Brands
Hilton partners with Placemakr on apartments
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 15, 2026
Hilton will initially add about 3,000 apartment-style units and look to grow with its new partner and... Read More
Armani partners for hotel expansion
News / Brands
Armani partners for hotel expansion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 14, 2026
Exclusive 20-year deal with the Emirates’ Symphony Group call for selective growth in top global... Read More
Marriott to add 2,700 rooms-plus in KSA
News / Brands
Marriott to add 2,700 rooms-plus in KSA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 14, 2026
Plans include five new hotels in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah, including the debut of the Four Points... Read More
Latest news: Outbound develops in Utah; new property in Dallas; HEI adds 3 in Texas
News / Owners
Latest news: Outbound develops in Utah; new property in Dallas; HEI adds 3 in Texas
By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why this Thai investor is doubling down
News / Owners
Why this Thai investor is doubling down
By Raini H.R. | January 13, 2026
Forget headlines of arrivals decline in Thailand – an active year lies ahead for Boutique Corp.... Read More
New co-CEOs at Sonesta
News / Franchising
New co-CEOs at Sonesta
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026
Pierce and Leer to replace retiring Murray on April 1 to lead franchise-focused growth strategy for... Read More