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Portman closed on $540 million in financing to build a 700-room Marriott in downtown Cincinnati. Plus, other hotel development news.

JLL said long-term owners are holding onto trophy properties, creating a tight luxury hotel investment market in Thailand. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Thailand's March 2026 Hotel Business Operator Sentiment Index survey delivered somber responses. Plus, hotel deal and development news for APAC.

A 43-day U.S. government shutdown cut business travel in 4Q25 while global leisure revenue grew and Hilton laid out big plans for Brazil. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

Marriott and Hyatt revealed their luxury pipelines for 2026 at ILTM, plus more hotel development news.

The 508-room Marriott in Stamford, Connecticut, was purchased for $15 million, less than the $31 million when it last traded in 2018. Plus, more hotel deal news.

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

Hyatt rebranded six of Playa's hotels to Hyatt flags, with Hilton losing four properties in the process, and more hotel development news.

WTTC research shows sharp drops in U.S. international visitors, with arrivals from Germany plunging 28% in concerning tourism trend.

Hilton plans to double its Indian presence, bringing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR brands while DoubleTree remains its largest footprint.