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U.S. Hotel Pipeline Sees Luxury and Upper Upscale Surge in Q3
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U.S. Hotel Pipeline Sees Luxury and Upper Upscale Surge in Q3

Lodging Econometrics reported 1,094 hotel projects under active construction in the U.S. during Q3 2026, driven by record highs in the luxury and upper upscale segments. Extended-stay and dual-branded properties continue to command a major share of forward-looking development activity.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1U.S. construction pipeline reached 1,094 active projects, with 2,175 more slated to start in the next 12 months.
  2. 2Luxury and upper upscale tiers hit record highs, while extended stay accounts for 40% of all pipeline projects.
  3. 3Total supply is forecast to grow by 1.2% in 2026, accelerating to 1.3% in 2027 and 1.5% in 2028.

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Source: Lodging Magazine

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