LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 81

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Urban Catalyst and Island Hospitality Celebrate Opening of Marriott TownePlace Suites in San Jose

🏨 Marriott TownePlace Suites opened in Downtown San Jose, California, developed by Urban Catalyst and Island Hospitality Management. This all-suite hotel offers 176 accommodations and is close to major tech employers, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose State University, and the SAP Center. Urban Catalyst's CEO, Erik Hayden, and Island Hospitality's president, Gregg Forde, celebrated the opening, which also marks a milestone for Urban Catalyst’s Opportunity Zone Fund projects. A ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred on April 14.

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Urban Catalyst and Island Hospitality Celebrate Opening of Marriott TownePlace Suites in San Jose

🏢 Marriott TownePlace Suites, developed by Urban Catalyst and Island Hospitality Management, officially opened in Downtown San Jose, California. The all-suite hotel features 176 rooms and is located near tech employers, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose State University, and the SAP Center. Island Hospitality will manage the hotel, which is part of Urban Catalyst's Opportunity Zone Fund projects. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on April 14.

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Lodging Econometrics: U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Grows in Q1 2025

🏨 In Q1 2025, the U.S. hotel construction pipeline hit an all-time high with 6,376 projects and 749,561 rooms, marking a 5% and 6% YOY increase, respectively. Under construction are 1,152 projects with 145,368 rooms, and 2,286 projects with 263,370 rooms are scheduled to start within 12 months. Early planning stages surged 10% and 13% YOY with 2,938 projects and 340,823 rooms. Upscale, upper midscale, and midscale chain scales dominate, accounting for 75% of projects. A record 1,421 brand conversions and 2,050 combined hotel conversion and renovation projects were noted. Q1 saw 313 new project announcements and a 21% quarterly increase in new construction starts. From January to March 2025, 161 new hotels opened, and 740 new hotels with 83,548 rooms are expected by year-end, a 1.5% growth rate. Looking to 2026, a 1.6% increase with 848 new hotels is anticipated.

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Lodging Econometrics: U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Grows in Q1 2025

🏨 The U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline at Q1 2025 includes 6,376 projects and 749,561 rooms, marking a 5% and 6% YOY increase. Under construction: 1,152 projects (+1% YOY) with 145,368 rooms (+3% YOY). Starting within 12 months: 2,286 projects (+1% YOY) with 263,370 rooms. Early planning stages surged by 10% in projects and 13% in rooms YOY, totaling 2,938 projects and 340,823 rooms. Upscale (1,443 projects/179,295 rooms), upper midscale (2,338/226,349), and midscale (974/82,094) dominate 75% of the pipeline. Brand conversions hit a record-high: 1,421 projects/136,668 rooms (+13% and +16% YOY). New project announcements in Q1: 313 projects/37,912 rooms. Openings from January to March 2025: 161 hotels/18,767 rooms. Forecast for 2025: 740 hotels/83,548 rooms (+1.5%), and for 2026: 848 hotels/92,892 rooms (+1.6%).

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Palette Hotels Awarded Management of DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Meadow Lands Casino Area

???? 🏨 Palette Hotels has been awarded management of the 140-room DoubleTree by Hilton in Washington, Pennsylvania, with plans for a multi-million dollar refurbishment. This will include updates to Hilton Connected Rooms, lobby, guestrooms, bathrooms, meeting spaces, restaurant, bar, and lounge. The hotel, owned by Sunrise Gold Hospitality, marks Palette's fourth partnership with Hilton and second hotel in Pennsylvania. Amenities feature an outdoor pool, 24/7 fitness center, and 13,000 square feet of event space. The renovation aims to position the hotel as the 'newest' in the Washington market in five years.

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Palette Hotels Awarded Management of DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Meadow Lands Casino Area

🏠 Palette Hotels will manage the 140-room DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Meadow Lands Casino Area in Washington, Pennsylvania. They will oversee a multi-million dollar refurbishment, including technology enhancements, new signage, landscaping, and renovations of the lobby, guestrooms, bathrooms, meeting spaces, restaurant, bar, and lounge. The hotel, owned by Sunrise Gold Hospitality, offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, business center, and 13,000 square feet of event space. It marks Palette's fourth collaboration with Hilton and their second hotel in Pennsylvania.

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Coury Hospitality Expands Vin Hotel Collection With Flagship Growth, New Location

🏨 Coury Hospitality is expanding its Vin Hotel Collection, with the Hotel Vin in Grapevine, Texas set to break ground in late 2025 for a transformative expansion adding 120 guest rooms (including 26 suites) to total 240 rooms, an outdoor pool, a 5,000-square-foot event space, a restaurant, and a spa. Hotel Vin Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, Arkansas, broke ground in fall 2024 and is slated to open in summer 2026, featuring a $72 million+ investment, 125 guest rooms, a rooftop bar, an outdoor pool, and over 10,000 square feet of event space near amenities including an amphitheater and bike trails.

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Coury Hospitality Expands Vin Hotel Collection With Flagship Growth, New Location

🏨 Coury Hospitality expands its Vin Hotel Collection with the flagship Hotel Vin in Grapevine, Texas adding 120 guest rooms and 26 suites by late 2025, totaling 240 rooms, and introducing Hotel Vin Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, Arkansas, opening in summer 2026. The $72 million+ Hotel Vin Pinnacle Hills will feature 125 rooms, a rooftop bar, over 10,000 square feet of event space, and amenities such as marble bathrooms and designer toiletries.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts Announces Launch of Omni Select Business

💰 Omni Hotels & Resorts launched Omni Select Business for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) at their over 50 locations in the U.S. and Canada, offering 9% off standard rates, loyalty perks, a Select Guest sign-up bonus of double Omni Credits, and flexible travel options with no membership costs. Program eligibility requires legally registered SMBs without existing Omni corporate rates and a minimum of 50 room nights per year. Travel agencies and wholesalers cannot join.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts Announces Launch of Omni Select Business

💰 Omni Hotels & Resorts launched Omni Select Business, a travel program for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), across over 50 U.S. and Canada locations. The program offers 9% off standard rates, free loyalty perks like welcome drinks and Wi-Fi, plus a sign-up bonus of double Omni Credits on the first three stays. Eligible businesses must book a minimum of 50 room nights annually and cannot already have Omni corporate rates; travel agencies and wholesalers are excluded. No cost or long-term commitments required to join.

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