Dallas held the top spot in the U.S. hotel construction pipeline at the end of the third quarter of 2026, with 184 projects totaling 23,646 rooms. Atlanta ranked second, followed by Nashville, Austin, and California's Inland Empire. Dallas also led in projects already under construction, with 36 projects, and in early planning, with 76 projects. The city recorded eight new project announcements during the quarter, matching Atlanta for the highest total. Read more

Choice Hotels International has sold the 164-room Radisson RED Minneapolis in the city's Mill District to Minneapolis Hotel Ventures and Lion Hotel Group for an undisclosed price. Lion Hotel Group is expected to operate the property, which opened in 2016 as the first Radisson RED in the United States. The hotel sits two blocks from U.S. Bank Stadium and includes OUI Bar + Kitchen, event space, and a fitness center. The sale comes as Choice moves ahead with plans to reduce its owned hotel portfolio and focus on an asset-light strategy. Read more

HVS has released its 2026 Lodging Tax Study, covering lodging and sales taxes across all 50 states and the 150 largest U.S. cities. The report found that U.S. hotel occupancy, average daily rates, and revenue per available room all improved during the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Room revenue across the top 25 U.S. hotel markets rose 7.8% to approximately $37.3 billion. The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated an estimated $680 million in additional room revenue across 11 U.S. host markets. However, higher operating costs, economic uncertainty, and weaker international travel remain concerns for hotel operators and local tax authorities. Read more

One year after its launch, Dazzler Select by Wyndham has grown to 14 open hotels across the United States. The brand targets independent hotel owners who want access to Wyndham's reservation network, technology, and loyalty program without giving up their property's identity. Its model offers a flat monthly fee, lower-cost conversions, and simplified brand standards. Participating hotels must maintain guest ratings of at least 4.0 and provide selected amenities, including free Wi-Fi for Wyndham Rewards members and complimentary coffee and water. The expansion includes properties in Arizona, Florida, Utah, Washington, and New Hampshire.. Read more

Hotel Reynard, an eight-room hotel and restaurant, will open November 3, 2026, in historic downtown Troutdale, Oregon. The property occupies a century-old former hotel near the Columbia River Gorge, about 20 minutes from Portland International Airport. Developed by the team behind The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, it combines an English countryside inn style with Pacific Northwest design and local art. Its tavern will serve seasonal dishes built around regional produce, seafood, and other locally sourced ingredients. The property also features individually designed guest rooms, a cocktail program, and a wine list with regional and European selections. Read more

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