Dreamscape Companies

International expansion is gaining ground at Choice, with full control in Canada and rising overseas openings. Plus more hotel deals and development news.

CoStar said the volume of US hotel rooms under construction decreased year over year for a sixth consecutive month, down by almost 12%.

Marriott plans a dual-branded AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel in Dallas, while other hotel companies announce global openings and renovations.

Canada’s hotel industry recorded its highest average daily rate ever in February 2025. But the occupancy rate was slightly only 57.7%, down slightly year-over-year.

Loews Hotels is undergoing its largest expansion, opening three new Orlando hotels with Comcast’s Universal, adding 2,000 rooms and reaching 11 properties in the area.

Colliers' latest report highlights 10 key trends shaping the 2025 U.S. travel and hospitality markets, including record travel volumes, inflation-driven challenges, rising operating costs, and shifting brand and capital dynamics.