HotelSpaces

A 100-year-old building. A $120M restoration. Now, a new life as InterContinental Indianapolis. Blending historic architecture with modern upgrades, the project adds 5,000+ sq. ft. of event space and the city’s first rooftop bar—showing how adaptive reuse can redefine hospitality spaces. ?? https://hubs.li/Q039k1H_0

Indianapolis International Airport is getting a $205M Marriott Westin—253 rooms connected to the terminal, a rooftop bar with airfield views, and full-service dining. Breaking ground this spring. Opening 2027. ?? https://hubs.li/Q038Cb5g0

??? Hotel construction in the U.S. just hit an all-time high—6,378 projects and 747K rooms in the pipeline! Dallas, Atlanta, and Nashville are leading the charge, with new developments skyrocketing. But with costs climbing and guest expectations shifting, the real challenge isn’t just building—it’s building smart. Read More ?? https://hubs.li/Q037z8f50

??? “Beds don’t trend. Experiences do.” At HotelSpaces, Jamie Cornelius, Executive Creative Director with Change Up shared how: ?? Nike’s tech-driven dwell time ↗? 37% ?? Camp’s modular cuts renovation costs by 40% ?? Zara’s RFID upsells ↗?29% …could reshape how hotels build loyalty (and ROI). Read more ?? https://hubs.li/Q036C5b70

??? “Everything communicates – pain point or wow moment.” At HotelSpaces, Daniel del Olmo shared how Sage Hospitality’s human-centered design turns hotels into community anchors – like Denver’s Union Station, now the city’s “living room.” Watch his full talk here ?? https://hubs.li/Q035pYfX0

The legendary Starwood hotel brand is back - founder Barry Sternlicht is reviving his hospitality empire starting with 14 luxury properties across Baccarat, 1 Hotels and Treehouse brands. A bold restart for the innovator who previously turned $20M into a $13B Marriott acquisition. ?? Read more ??https://hubs.li/Q034jG570

??? New report shows massive hotel growth: 746,986 rooms across 6,378 projects are being built or planned. Nearly 2,000 hotels are getting renovated, while another 2,354 new midscale hotels are in development. By 2026, we'll see 904 new hotels open across the U.S. Read more ?? https://hubs.li/Q033WC8Y0

Inside MGM Grand's $300M transformation: Overhauling 4,212 rooms and creating 111 luxury suites in Vegas' main tower by December. Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/eqGC8du8

Attention hotel real estate, design and construction leaders: Scottsdale is calling. ??? Join us November 2-4, 2025, at Caesars Republic for HotelSpaces. ?? Why HotelSpaces? It’s the place where bold ideas are shared, the latest trends are explored, and meaningful partnerships are built. ?? The vibe: ? A curated mix of key decision-makers. ? Intimate conversations, not crowded expo floors. ? Inspiration from the desert and beyond. Request your invite ?? https://hubs.li/Q033n8Tb0

Rising construction costs and tight lending are reshaping hotel development in 2025, but developers aren't slowing down - they're getting creative. From luxury brand conversions to outdoor accommodations (yes, Marriott is launching cabin stays), companies are finding innovative ways around traditional construction hurdles. Read more ?? https://hubs.li/Q033c1Gq0