Kim Woinski

New York City leads 2026 U.S. hotel openings with 4,852 rooms, followed by Phoenix with 3,650, according to CoStar pipeline data.

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 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.

Hotel Equities will manage 13 TAJ Hospitality hotels in Lubbock, Texas, expanding its Texas portfolio to 29 properties across the state. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Jefferies says World Cup should offset cost inflation and geopolitical issues, predicting modest RevPAR growth and solid earnings in 2026. Plus more hotel deal and development news.

The investment research firm Truist sees better RevPAR growth than the Street does on average. Plus, a One&Only resort is coming to the Hudson Valley, and more hotel development news.

MCR informed partners it can't deliver its $200M equity commitment by the expected closing date for Soho House's take-private deal. Plus, more hotel deal and developmen news.

Marriott International opened two Longer Stays hotels in Florida, while Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million renovation. Plus, more hotel development news.

Goldman Sachs launched a $500 million Japan-focused fund targeting hotels and other assets, with plans to close by the end of March. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.