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.
Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
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Not a lot of clarity for 2026 new development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 1, 2026
Assumed lower interest rates will help, but costs remain high and first-time developers still struggle... Read More
Setai joins Altree’s St. Maarten development
News / Brands
Setai joins Altree’s St. Maarten development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 23, 2025
Miami Beach-based luxury brand steps into a St. Maarten mixed-use development, it’s first in the... Read More
Hilton expands full-service in Africa
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Hilton expands full-service in Africa
By Rob Schneider | December 22, 2025
The company signed three new DoubleTree by Hiltons across the continent, including Hilton’s debut in... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Ashford, Hyatt, Remington, Viceroy
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Hotel executive moves: Ashford, Hyatt, Remington, Viceroy
By Rob Schneider | December 19, 2025
Hotel executive moves: Ashford, Hyatt, Remington, Viceroy false Hotel executive moves: Ashford, Hyatt,... Read More
Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
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Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Starwood’s 1 Hotel brand heads to Cabo
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Starwood’s 1 Hotel brand heads to Cabo
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025
The 124-key hotel will open by early 2029 feeling organic, timeless, and deeply connected to the land... Read More
Marriott hits milestone with City Express
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Marriott hits milestone with City Express
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025
Midscale brand reaches 100 deals in U.S. and Canada; 10 properties should open in 2025. ... Read More
3 NYC-area casinos get final approval
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3 NYC-area casinos get final approval
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2025
The three projects involving Hard Rock, Genting-Resorts World and Bally’s received final approval and... Read More
Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials
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Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025
Hyatt veteran Jason Ballard takes the reins as half of 2025 new signings for the portfolio represent... Read More
Why investors keep coming back to Texas
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Why investors keep coming back to Texas
By Rob Schneider | December 15, 2025
Despite RevPAR challenges across all four major markets (and convention center closures in Austin and... Read More