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The top hotel pipeline cities in Canada at the close of the second quarter are led by Toronto, Vancouver, and Niagara Falls. Plus, more hotel deals and development news.

Hilton surpasses 500 open hotels across Florida. Minor Hotels debuts four brands. A couple of dual-brand hotels open. And more hotel development news.

Marriott signed agreements for hotels in: Detroit, Michigan; Muskoka, Canada; Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica; and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; bringing the Marriott Branded Residences total open and pipeline portfolio to around 300 projects.

J Street plans to convert Tower 180 in Downtown San Diego into a 560-key dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel.

Hotel industry shows activity with Accor confirming its outlook for the year without a downward revision and KHP Capital Partners securing $300 million for hotel acquisitions and renovations.

Hotel industry sees major market gains as Trump reduces tariffs, while various properties announce openings, renovations, and rebranding.

Marriott International is set to make an entry into the U.S. midscale hotel segment.

Barry Sternlicht is set to revive the Starwood brand through his current hotel management company, SH Hotels & Resorts, rebranding it as Starwood from February.

Dallas leads the U.S. hotel construction pipeline, followed by Atlanta, Nashville, Phoenix, and the Inland Empire, with significant activity in planned projects, early planning, renovations, and new hotel openings nationwide.

In November 2024, Canada’s hotel industry experienced a significant boost, driven by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and a favorable calendar shift, with notable occupancy and rate increases in Toronto and Vancouver.