New York City and Phoenix Set to Lead U.S. Hotel Room Openings in 2026
New York City leads 2026 U.S. hotel openings with 4,852 rooms, followed by Phoenix with 3,650, according to CoStar pipeline data.
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Barclays, Morgan Stanley Name Hyatt as Top Lodging Pick
Barclays and Morgan Stanley both named Hyatt as their most favored lodging stock, while Morgan Stanley downgraded Hilton Grand Vacations. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hilton Announces New Brand
Hilton has announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, with initial properties in the U.S. launched in partnership with Placemakr. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Armani Seeks to Scale Up Hotel Brand
The Armani Group announced a new joint venture to develop more Armani hotels. Plus, other hotel development news.
Service Properties Trust Sells 5 Hotels for $75.5 Million
Service Properties Trust sold five hotels for a combined sales price of $75.5 million. New World is selling the Rosewood London. And other hotel deal and development news.
San Francisco Hotels Expect Super Bowl Boost
Peachtree Group announced the grand opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Virginia. Plus, more hotel deal and 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.
Omni's $600M Hotel Project in New Orleans Approved
New Orleans' convention center has approved a new design for a $600 million headquarters hotel run by Omni. Plus, more hotel deal news.
U.S. Hotel Occupancy and RevPAR Declined in August
CBRE released its U.S. Hotels State of the Union September 2025 Edition. Plus, hotel deals and development news.
Honolulu Is Set to Welcome a 36-Story Hotel Tower
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort's new 36-floor Ala Moana Boulevard Tower will add 515 rooms with construction starting next year. Plus more hotel deal and development news items.