LODGING Staff

🏨 Marriott International and Truman plan to open three hotels in Calgary's Culture and Entertainment District: W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary, and an Autograph Collection Hotel. Set to open in 2028, 2029, and 2030, these developments will include over 700 hotel rooms and nearly 360 branded residences, supported by a $1.47 billion private investment. Construction will generate over 9,100 jobs, with more than 2,000 ongoing roles post-completion. The W Calgary and JW Marriott Calgary will be among Western Canada's tallest residential towers.

🏨 Canopy by Hilton opened a 181-room hotel in Nashville's The Gulch, featuring 27 suites with terraces and a two-story presidential suite with a private rooftop. Guests enjoy downtown transport via a Rivian car and fitness access. Dining includes a Five Points Pizza slice window, 8th & Roast coffee bar, and Silo restaurant by chef David Henriquez. COA, a Mexican eatery with agave spirits and three terraces, opens later this year.

🏖️ Dreamscape Hospitality has taken over management of Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey, Utah, near Capitol Reef National Park, as of July 2025. The resort features guestrooms, suites, and newly added two-bedroom villas. Future expansions include a restaurant and new amenities. Dreamscape aims to enhance guest experiences with scalable solutions and strategic support. Gary Bagley, the resort's owner, emphasizes maintaining the unique atmosphere of southern Utah while expanding offerings.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to expand its luxury and lifestyle brands in the Asia Pacific with nearly 90 new properties by 2026. Key openings include the Thompson Shanghai Expo in Q4 2025, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in August 2025, and Park Hyatt Phu Quoc in Q1 2026. The expansion includes debuts for brands like Andaz in Australia and Thailand, and The Standard in Pattaya. By Q1 2025, 64% of Hyatt’s Asia Pacific hotels are luxury and upper-upscale.

🏖 Limelight Charleston is set to open in 2028 in the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina, featuring a 50-room hotel and 16 private residences. This will be Limelight's first East Coast location and its seventh overall. The property, developed with Category Company, includes a restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, meeting spaces, and a parking garage. Limelight Boulder and Limelight Mammoth are also slated to open this year in Colorado and California, respectively.