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.
HEI promotes Clark Hanrattie to CEO
News / Owners
HEI promotes Clark Hanrattie to CEO
By Rob Schneider | April 21, 2026
Clark Hanrattie, a 23-year veteran of HEI, will replace Anthony Rutledge, who has served as CEO since... Read More
Latest news: Adaptive reuse in Minneapolis; first @Home in US for BWH; Long Beach rebrand
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Latest news: Adaptive reuse in Minneapolis; first @Home in US for BWH; Long Beach rebrand
By Rob Schneider | April 21, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why BWH Hotels got into the glamping game
News / Brands
Why BWH Hotels got into the glamping game
By Dennis Nessler | April 20, 2026
 CEO Larry Cuculic discusses the company’s new Backdrop brand, growth initiatives for WorldHotels... Read More
Minor debuting Colbert Collection in London
News / Brands
Minor debuting Colbert Collection in London
By Rob Schneider | April 20, 2026
The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection will be part of Minor’s new premium soft brand... Read More
An inside look at Kempinski’s debut in the US
News / Brands
An inside look at Kempinski’s debut in the US
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2026
Developer behind the Kempinski Residences Miami Design District explains why Miami is the perfect... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Convene, HotelREZ, Peachtree, PM
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Hotel executive moves: Convene, HotelREZ, Peachtree, PM
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Ohana acquires in Sedona; Studio 6 expansion; notable renovation in Denver
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Latest news: Ohana acquires in Sedona; Studio 6 expansion; notable renovation in Denver
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
SI Resorts takes its talents to LSU
News / Brands
SI Resorts takes its talents to LSU
By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2026
The conversion project in Baton Rouge is the latest development for Travel + Leisure’s experiential... Read More
BWH enters glamping with WorldHotels Backdrop
News / Brands
BWH enters glamping with WorldHotels Backdrop
By Rob Schneider | April 15, 2026
 The new collection brand from BWH is the latest to jump on the glamping trend that the company... Read More
Hilton CEO sees improvement in midscale brands
News / Brands
Hilton CEO sees improvement in midscale brands
By Rob Schneider | April 14, 2026
Chris Nassetta thinks the upswing is a sign that the middle class is starting to take part in the... Read More