U.S. leads global hotel construction pipeline

IHG opens largest voco hotel in the Americas

Intercontinental Hotels Group opened the brand’s largest voco Hotel in the Americas in Times Square, New York. The new property features modern guest rooms, expansive meeting space, and street-level eateries that tap into the city’s energy. The Times Square location reinforces IHG’s growth in major urban markets and highlights voco’s appeal in high-traffic destinations. Read more.

Greek tourism posts record year in 2025

Greece’s tourism sector saw nearly 38 million visitors in 2025, driving travel revenues to about €23.6 billion. Revenue growth outpaced arrival growth, boosted by strong spending and high demand through December. The country attracted more travellers from EU and non-EU markets, reinforcing tourism’s role in the economy. This marked one of the nation’s highest performance years. Read more.

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The William reopens under new management

Namron Hospitality has reopened The William boutique hotel in Midtown Manhattan, taking over the former Sonder property. The 33-suite hotel sits near Bryant Park and Grand Central Station in restored early 20th-century buildings. Interiors mix historic character with bold design and modern features, with options from studios to a penthouse with terrace views. The property also includes social spaces and reflects Namron’s broader US growth strategy. Read more.

Rebel Hotel Company expands leadership team

Rebel Hotel Company has named four senior executives as it grows its business in the US. New roles include a chief operating officer and senior leaders in operations, HR, and luxury/lifestyle strategy. These appointments follow several acquisitions and the launch of the Renegade Hotels platform, which reached 10 properties in just four months. The moves aim to strengthen the company’s capacity ahead of further expansion. Read more.

U.S. leads global hotel construction pipeline

New data shows the global hotel construction pipeline hit a record ~15,922 projects, about 2.4 million rooms, in late 2025. The United States accounted for ~39 % of this, with ~6,146 projects and 720,089 rooms, more than any other country. Major U.S. cities like Dallas and Atlanta top the list for active projects. Higher-end segments such as luxury and upper-upscale hotels hit new highs, showing strong demand among affluent travelers. Hotel conversions and rebrands also set records, helping operators expand faster. Analysts say the large pipeline signals confidence in future travel demand, though costs and labor remain challenges. Read more.

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