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.
Big family effort in Idaho
News / Owners
Big family effort in Idaho
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2025
First-time hospitality investor, the Navarro family, is all in on reviving the once troubled Tamarack... Read More
Hyatt names luxury leader
News / Brands
Hyatt names luxury leader
By Rob Schneider | December 3, 2025
Tamara Lohan came to Hyatt with the Mr & Mrs Smith deal and will guide the company’s luxury portfolio... Read More
CEO pushes go button on Sofitel, luxury cohorts
News / Brands
CEO pushes go button on Sofitel, luxury cohorts
By Stefani C. O'Connor | December 3, 2025
Accor’s Maud Bailly discusses branding refreshes, pipeline pushes for four brands under her guidance.... Read More
Acquisitive Tortuga Resorts hires CEO
News / Owners
Acquisitive Tortuga Resorts hires CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2025
Leo Schlesinger joins from Norte 19 as the CALA-focused platform acquires 15 all-inclusives from... Read More
Executive moves: Ashford, Coast Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Urban Rest
News / Owners
Executive moves: Ashford, Coast Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Urban Rest
By Rob Schneider | November 26, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
100 European execs site profitability challenges
News / Owners
100 European execs site profitability challenges
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 25, 2025
Deloitte survey about investment in Europe presents a mixed bag with potential slowing M&A and London... Read More
Following Marriott integration, citizenM owners change name
News / Owners
Following Marriott integration, citizenM owners change name
By Rob Schneider | November 24, 2025
The newly named Another Star also announced a $685 million hotel portfolio refinance with J.P. Morgan... Read More
Latest news: Houston hotel rebrands; RIU reopening in Jamaica; first JW in Portugal
News / Brands
Latest news: Houston hotel rebrands; RIU reopening in Jamaica; first JW in Portugal
By Rob Schneider | November 24, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Casetta, Davidson, Minor, Ritz-Carlton Yacht
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Casetta, Davidson, Minor, Ritz-Carlton Yacht
By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal
News / Franchising
Choice expands into Africa with 3-hotel deal
By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2025
The company has been touting its international growth of late, including expansions into new markets... Read More