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.
Hyatt leadership changes reinforces pivot
News / Brands
Hyatt leadership changes reinforces pivot
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 6, 2025
Changes in EMEA and for global growth and owner relations accelerates move toward more brand-focused,... Read More
It’s official: Starwood Hotels is back
News / Brands
It’s official: Starwood Hotels is back
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2025
Chairman Barry Sternlicht declares ‘the best is yet to come’ as the system plans growth beyond 40... Read More
Exclusive: So long, Selina; hello Socialtel
News / Brands
Exclusive: So long, Selina; hello Socialtel
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 3, 2025
Collective Hospitality is reimagining the ‘digital nomad’ brand it bought out of insolvency with a new... Read More
Hotel executive moves: EOS Hospitality, Lodging Dynamics, HRIH, Meyer Jabara
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: EOS Hospitality, Lodging Dynamics, HRIH, Meyer Jabara
By Rob Schneider | February 28, 2025
 Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Apollo undecided in Atlanta; Kempinski adds in Germany; Westgate M&A
News / Owners
Latest news: Apollo undecided in Atlanta; Kempinski adds in Germany; Westgate M&A
By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Select-service, extended-stay dominate US growth story
News / Brands
Select-service, extended-stay dominate US growth story
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 26, 2025
New JLL study finds Investors increasingly gravitate towards the sectors driven by robust fundamental... Read More
ALIS luxury, lifestyle panel tackles big questions
News / Owners
ALIS luxury, lifestyle panel tackles big questions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 25, 2025
Build or buy, brand or run independent? First Hospitality’s David Duncan offered keen insights into... Read More
Hyatt launches upper-midscale transient brand
News / Franchising
Hyatt launches upper-midscale transient brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 25, 2025
Hyatt Select will become a new-build and conversion-friendly transient brand for secondary and... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott adding camps in Kenya; Hyatt’s tender for Playa; $20M project in Jamaica
By Rob Schneider | February 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Kessler, Practice Hospitality, Resorts World
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Kessler, Practice Hospitality, Resorts World
By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More