The Hospitality Newsletter
· 🇺🇸 North AmericaAustin hospitality news covering Texas hotels, SXSW tourism impact, Hill Country resorts, and central Texas market trends.
2,523,600▼ 4.1% vs prior week
average daily US air travellers (7-day) · 10/25/2026
US-wide screening volume — a demand proxy, not a local figure.
Austin accelerates high-density development, luxury debuts, and airport expansion, reinforcing its position as a primary Texas growth market.
Tower Construction ·Peachtree Group broke ground on a 30-story, 480-room dual-branded Embassy Suites and Tempo by Hilton in downtown Austin.
↑Luxury Openings ·1 Hotels opened its 252-room Texas debut inside the 74-story Waterline development in Austin.
↑Portfolio Expansion ·Hotel Equities partnered with Lodgic Hospitality to assume management of three Austin hotels, increasing its local total to seven.
↑Aviation Scale ·Delta Air Lines secured 15 gates and added international routes in Austin, positioning the airport as a hub.
◉Outlook
Delta airport expansion will accelerate downtown corporate group demand across Austin hotels.
KingsLane Group has acquired the 122-key Hilton Garden Inn Longview in Texas, targeting secondary market value driven by year-round business travel.
KingsLane Group has acquired the 122-key Hilton Garden Inn Longview in Texas, targeting steady corporate travel demand outside gateway markets.
Thind Management will open the rebuilt 92-room Staybridge Suites Spring – The Woodlands Area in late September, targeting extended-stay corporate travel.
Thind Management is opening the 92-room Staybridge Suites Spring – The Woodlands Area in late September after completely rebuilding an existing property.
Peachtree Group and Merritt Development Group have begun construction on a 30-story, dual-branded Embassy Suites and Tempo by Hilton in downtown Austin.
Peachtree Group and Merritt Development Group have started construction on a 30-story, 480-room dual-branded Embassy Suites and Tempo by Hilton in downtown Austin.
A record 2,097 projects and 255,834 rooms are in the U.S. renovation and conversion pipeline as over 5,000 hotels built between 2006 and 2011 reach critical reinvestment age.
Mews has launched its integrated POS system across the U.S. and Canada, while Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City has commenced a $107 million tower renovation.
Peachtree Group and Meritt Development Group have opened the 10-story, 171-suite Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk.
Highline Hospitality Partners has acquired the dual-branded AC Hotel and Element San Antonio Riverwalk, tapping Avion Hospitality for management.
Choice Hotels International's upscale Cambria brand has opened two new properties in Texas and Oregon, pushing its footprint to over 75 open hotels nationwide.
ICON Lodging has acquired the Sleep Inn & Suites in Round Rock, Texas, from Burton Hotel Group in a transaction brokered by Mumford Co.
White Lodging is expanding its Austin portfolio with Hotel Trinity, a luxury Autograph Collection property featuring 13 floors of curated accommodations and premium dining.
Recent industry conferences in San Antonio highlighted the dissolving boundaries between hotel departments and the need for disciplined AI adoption.
UMusic Hotels is expanding its portfolio with a new music-inspired hotel and private residences development in Austin, Texas, blending luxury hospitality with entertainment.
Cashless tipping innovator Sarah Taveprungsenukul has joined TIPMO by GratifID as Managing Director of North America Sales to lead the brand's market expansion and official launch at HITEC…
Industry experts at HITEC San Antonio argue that hospitality suffers from humans acting like robots and emphasize that AI should be treated as an internal capability rather than a purchased…
Choice Hotels International has opened its 30th Everhome Suites in Georgetown, Texas, marking a significant milestone in its aggressive expansion of the midscale extended stay segment.
Choice Hotels International has opened its 30th Everhome Suites in Georgetown, Texas, highlighting the brand's rapid scaling and leadership in the high-growth extended-stay segment.
Top-tier luxury hospitality brands are investing heavily in Texas Hill Country, utilizing branded residences to finance ambitious resort projects for the region's growing affluent…
IRIS is set to demonstrate its latest F&B ordering innovations and hospitality integrations, featuring a redesigned mobile-first interface and expanded payment options at HITEC San Antonio.
Cvent has released its 2026 rankings of the top meeting hotels and destinations in North America, highlighting a strong performance by Texas-based and specialized convention properties.
PM Hotel Group has promoted Geoff Gaumer to Regional Director of Operations for Texas, where he will oversee the company's expanding portfolio in the state.
Dreamscape Hospitality has officially taken over management of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach, a 97-room oceanfront property in Texas.
1 Hotel Austin, a nature-inspired luxury development by SH Hotels & Resorts, is officially accepting reservations for its scheduled opening in August 2026.
Extended Stay America has opened a new 104-room Select Suites property in Longview, Texas, following a comprehensive renovation of an existing asset.
Hotel Equities has assumed management of three properties in Ontario, Florida, and Texas, expanding its focused-service footprint and third-party operating platform.
Extended Stay America has opened a 104-room Select Suites property in Longview, Texas, targeting project-driven demand from local manufacturing giants.
Construction has commenced on the Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, a 106-acre luxury development featuring a hotel, villas, and private residences slated for a 2028…
Hunter Hotel Advisors has facilitated the sale of the Aloft San Antonio Airport, a 132-room select-service hotel located in a prime Texas submarket near major transit and retail hubs.
1 Hotels has debuted its first Texas property, the 252-room 1 Hotel Austin. Located inside the 74-story Waterline mixed-use development—Austin's tallest tower—the nature-focused hotel features three sustainable food and beverage concepts, biophilic interior design, and wellness facilities.
Peachtree Group and Merritt Development Group have broken ground on a 30-story, 480-room dual-branded development featuring Embassy Suites and Tempo by Hilton. Slated to open in early 2029, the downtown Austin property includes shared infrastructure, multiple dining venues, and a rooftop lounge to serve corporate and convention demand.
Hotel Equities manages seven properties in Austin following an agreement with Lodgic Hospitality to take over management of three select-service hotels. The transaction expanded Hotel Equities' broader Texas portfolio to 25 hotels under management statewide.
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