Loews Hotels Plans $410 Million Arlington Property
Loews Hotels will build a $410 million luxury hotel in Arlington, Texas, replacing the existing Sheraton Arlington Hotel by September 2026. Plus, more hotel development news.
Alan Woinski
Alan is the founder of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift, and remains editor. He also founded the Gaming Industry Daily Report and Gaming Industry Weekly Report which remains under the ownership of Gaming USA Corporation, owned by Alan and his wife Kim. Alan and Kim recently moved from Bergen County, NJ to Southwest, Florida and are loving the SWFL lifestyle. Both Alan and Kim recently became grandparents for the first time to a beautiful baby girl.
JLL Raises Vietnam Hotel Investment Forecast by 25%
JLL recently increased its 2025 forecast for Vietnamese hotel investment volume by 25% to $125 million, reflecting a strong belief in the market’s growth. Plus, more hotel development news.
Hyatt Expands With Park Hyatt and Alila Brands
Hyatt to open Miraval Red Sea in Q1 2026, expand Park Hyatt to five locations, and rebrand Andaz Mayakoba as Alila in Feb 2026. Plus, more hotel development news.
$72 Million Sale of Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago Completed
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has completed the sale of the 752-room Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago in Chicago, for $72 million. Plus, more hotel development news.
Chinese Hotel Bookings in Japan Drop 50% to 70% After Government Advisory
Hotel bookings from China dropped by by more than half the week after the Chinese government's advisory against visiting Japan. Plus, hotel development news.
Marriott and Hyatt Expand Their Luxury Portfolios
Marriott and Hyatt revealed their luxury pipelines for 2026 at ILTM, plus more hotel development news.
Marriott Adds Hotels in Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia
Marriott adds hotels in Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia. Plus more hotel development news.
Blackstone Closes Acquisition of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Blackstone has closed its acquisition of the 277-room Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Plus, other hotel development news.
Vietnam's Hotel Room Supply Has 11% CAGR
Vietnam is expected to have 25 million tourists in 2025, up from 17.6 million last year, and it's been building hotels to keep up. Plus, other hotel development news.
Waterford and Maverick Groups Merge
Waterford Hotel Group and Maverick Hotels & Restaurants have merged in a strategic partnership. Together, they have 50 hotels. Plus, more hotel development stories.