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Lodging Econometrics reports the Middle East hotel construction pipeline has reached 724 projects representing 178,003 rooms, with a 2028 openings forecast included.
According to the Q2 2026 Middle East Construction Pipe ...
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Lodging Econometrics reports on Europe's hotel construction pipeline, tracking over 1,700 projects and providing forecasts for new hotel openings through 2028.
Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released its Q2 2026 Hot ...
Lodging Econometrics reports that the APEC hotel construction pipeline hit record levels in Q2 2026, with a forward-looking 2028 forecast included.
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Lodging Econometrics' (LE's) Q2 2026 Hotel Constructio ...
In the Q2 2026 China Construction Pipeline Trend Repor ...
Lodging Econometrics reports on Latin America's hotel construction pipeline, showing 759 projects and 111,340 rooms with a 22% surge in early-stage planning and includes a 2028 new hotel openings forecast.
The Q2 2026 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend ...
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Lodging Econometrics reports a record-high 345 hotel construction projects totaling 47,874 rooms in Canada's pipeline as of Q2 2026, with forecasts for new openings in 2028.
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Lodging Econometrics reports on U.S. hotel construction pipeline trends in Q2 2026, identifying Dallas as a leading market for new hotel development and providing a forecast for 2028 openings.
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Lodging Econometrics reports on the U.S. hotel construction pipeline as of Q2 2026, including a forecast of 832 new hotel openings projected for 2028 and current pipeline metrics.
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Lodging Econometrics' Construction Pipeline Trend Report examines U.S. hotel development trends, highlighting Dallas and southern markets as leaders in the national construction pipeline.
Lodging Econometrics reports U.S. hotel construction pipeline metrics and brand conversion trends for the fourth quarter of 2025.
Lodging Econometrics reports that Dallas reached a new milestone with 197 projects in its hotel construction pipeline, leading the nation at the close of Q3 2025.
Lodging Econometrics reports on Q2 2025 U.S. hotel construction pipeline trends, identifying Dallas among top markets and introducing a 2027 new hotel openings forecast.
Lodging Econometrics reports on the U.S. hotel construction pipeline at the end of Q2 2025, tracking 6,280 active projects and 737,036 rooms in development with analysis of early planning trends.
Lodging Econometrics reports on leading U.S. hotel markets and their construction pipeline activity at the close of the first quarter of 2025.
Lodging Econometrics reports that the U.S. hotel construction pipeline expanded to 6,376 projects and 749,561 rooms, with early-stage planning surging notably.
Analysis of global and Middle East hotel construction pipeline trends and development activity.
Analysis of China's hotel construction pipeline showing the concentration of projects in under-construction phase as of Q1 2026.
Lodging Econometrics reports that the Middle East hotel construction pipeline reached a record 717 projects in Q1 2026, demonstrating regional resilience despite geopolitical disruptions.
Lodging Econometrics reports on Europe's hotel construction pipeline totaling 1,731 projects and 255,354 rooms as of Q1 2026, with record-high early planning stage activity.
Lodging Econometrics reports that the Asia-Pacific hotel construction pipeline (excluding China) reached a record-high project count in early 2026.
Lodging Econometrics reports Latin America's hotel construction pipeline reached 755 projects with 113,663 rooms, growing 6% year-over-year with early planning projects up 12%.
Lodging Econometrics reports on Canada's hotel construction pipeline showing 331 projects and 45,401 rooms in development as of Q1 2026, with major chain expansion.
Lodging Econometrics reports on the U.S. hotel construction pipeline, highlighting Dallas's leadership with 184 projects and Phoenix's double-digit growth in under-construction inventory.
Analysis of U.S. hotel construction pipeline data showing 6,020 projects with 705,825 rooms in development as of Q1 2026, tracking conversion rates and new project starts.
Lodging Econometrics reports that the global hotel construction pipeline reached an all-time high in Q4 2025, with luxury and upper upscale segments and conversion activity reaching historic levels.
Lodging Econometrics reports that the Middle East hotel construction pipeline reached 710 projects in Q4 2025, led by growth in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Lodging Econometrics reports that the Asia Pacific hotel construction pipeline, excluding China, has reached record-high project totals, driven by growth in upper-scale chain hotels.
Latin America's hotel construction pipeline contained 755 projects and 113,663 rooms in Q1 2026, representing a 6% year-over-year increase in projects and 1% increase in rooms, with early planning projects rising 12% year-over-year. Mexico, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic accounted for 61% of pipeline projects, and Lodging Econometrics forecast 104 new hotel openings (17,934 rooms) for 2026 and 115 new hotels (15,661 rooms) for 2027.
Lodging Econometrics' Q1 2026 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report shows that Dallas leads all U.S. markets with 184 projects and 22,861 rooms in its hotel pipeline, followed by Atlanta, Phoenix, Nashville, and Austin, while Phoenix recorded year-over-year gains of 19% in projects and 11% in rooms under construction. The report details construction activity across pipeline stages, with Phoenix forecasted to top new hotel openings in 2026 with 27 hotels and 3,640 rooms, and Dallas expected to lead in 2027 with 27 new hotels and 2,484 rooms.
The Middle East hotel construction pipeline reached a record 717 projects representing 177,110 rooms in Q1 2026, showing 13% growth in projects and 12% growth in rooms year-over-year despite regional geopolitical tensions. Saudi Arabia led with 385 projects (105,598 rooms), followed by Egypt with 157 projects (33,446 rooms), and the upscale chain scale segment posted the strongest growth at 15% by projects and 18% by rooms year-over-year.
Europe's hotel construction pipeline reached 1,731 projects comprising 255,354 rooms at Q1 2026, representing a 3% year-over-year increase, with the early planning stage hitting a record-high 604 projects and 86,128 rooms. The United Kingdom, Turkey, Germany, France, and Portugal account for 46% of projects in the region's pipeline, and Europe is forecast to see 319 new hotels with 44,156 rooms open by the end of 2026.
Europe's hotel construction pipeline stood at 1,731 projects comprising 255,354 rooms at the close of Q1 2026, representing a 3% year-over-year increase, with early planning stage projects reaching a record high of 604 projects/86,128 rooms. The report forecasts 319 new hotels with 44,156 rooms to open across Europe by year-end 2026, with the United Kingdom, Turkey, Germany, France, and Portugal accounting for 46% of the region's pipeline projects.
The Asia Pacific excluding China hotel construction pipeline reached 2,387 projects and 442,973 rooms at Q1 2026, representing a 15% increase in projects and 9% increase in rooms year-over-year, with higher-end properties dominating and India leading the region at 940 projects. India, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand comprise the top five countries by pipeline size, while Bangkok ranks as the most active city with 68 projects, and conversions reached record highs of 353 projects with an 82% year-over-year increase.
At the close of Q1 2026, the Asia Pacific hotel construction pipeline (excluding China) reached a record 2,387 projects and 442,973 rooms, up 15% by project count and 9% by rooms year-over-year, with luxury, upscale, and upper upscale segments dominating and India leading the region with 940 projects and 124,011 rooms. China's separate pipeline totaled 3,602 projects and 640,328 rooms at Q1 2026, with upper midscale and upscale chain scales accounting for two-thirds of the pipeline and projects under construction representing 71% of the total, while conversions reached record highs and forecasts project 1,111 hotels opening by year-end 2026.
According to Lodging Econometrics' Q1 2026 China Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, China's hotel construction pipeline totaled 3,602 projects and 640,328 rooms, with projects under construction dominating at 2,572 projects and 451,156 rooms representing 71% of total projects and 70% of total rooms. The upper midscale chain scale leads the pipeline with 1,249 projects and 183,534 rooms, followed by the upscale chain scale with 1,087 projects and 223,180 rooms, while Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Xi'an account for the majority of pipeline activity.
Latin America's hotel construction pipeline comprises 755 projects and 113,663 rooms as of Q1 2026, representing a 6% year-over-year increase in projects and 1% increase in rooms, with early planning projects up 12% by project count and 4% by room count. Mexico leads the region with 247 projects, followed by Brazil with 132 projects and the Dominican Republic with 84 projects, together accounting for 61% of the pipeline's total projects and 64% of rooms.
Lodging Econometrics' Q1 2026 report documents Latin America's hotel construction pipeline at 755 projects comprising 113,663 rooms, representing a 6% year-over-year project increase and 1% room increase, with Mexico leading at 247 projects/36,646 rooms followed by Brazil and the Dominican Republic. The report forecasts 104 new hotels with 17,934 rooms to open in 2026 and 115 new hotels with 15,661 rooms in 2027, while noting that early planning stage projects increased 12% by project count and 4% by rooms year-over-year.
At Q1 2026, Canada's hotel construction pipeline contains 331 projects representing 45,401 rooms, with early-stage planning projects reaching a record high of 176 projects and 24,949 rooms, up 6% and 13% year-over-year respectively. Upper midscale chain scales lead the pipeline with record totals of 137 projects and 14,173 rooms, while Ontario accounts for 57% of projects and 61% of rooms, with Toronto, Vancouver, and Niagara Falls representing 38% of all Canadian projects combined.
Lodging Econometrics' Q1 2026 Construction Pipeline Trend Report shows Dallas leading the U.S. hotel pipeline with 184 projects and 22,861 rooms, followed by Atlanta, Phoenix, Nashville, and Austin, while Phoenix recorded double-digit year-over-year growth of 19% in projects and 11% in rooms under construction. The report forecasts Phoenix to lead new hotel openings in 2026 with 27 hotels and 3,640 rooms, and Dallas to lead in 2027 with 27 hotels and 2,484 rooms.
The total U.S. pipeline stands at 6,205 projects and 728,416 rooms at the third quarter close, holding steady by projects and up 1 percent by rooms year over year, with extended-stay hotels comprising 40 percent of total projects.
The total Asia Pacific excluding China pipeline reached record highs of 2,262 projects and 434,593 rooms at the third quarter close, up 9 percent by projects and 6 percent by rooms year over year.
Europe's total pipeline stands at 1,666 projects and 245,705 rooms at the third quarter close, with the upper upscale chain scale reaching record highs of 287 projects and 45,885 rooms.