Development & Capital
Financing, deals and the development pipeline: what moves hotel projects, and what it means for owners, lenders and brands.
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Is the Hotel Franchise Fee Model Still Worth It for Owners?
Franchise fee revenue is outgrowing RevPAR at Marriott, Hilton and IHG, with the widest gap in upper-upscale hotels.
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The Hidden Transfer: How PIPs Shifted Renovation Risk From Brand to Owner
Brand royalty fees stay fixed as PIP scope keeps growing. Here’s how property improvement plans shifted renovation risk from franchisor to owner.
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Hotel Development Pipeline 2026: Why Early-Planning Projects Are Piling Up While Construction Stalls in the US and Europe
Early-planning hotel projects hit record highs in 2026, but financing keeps groundbreaking stalled. What the gap means for GMs and owners .
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Hotel Development Costs Have Split the Industry: Why Luxury and Upscale Are the Only Segments Still Getting Built
FF&E and construction costs have reset permanently. Here’s the data behind why only luxury and upscale hotels still pencil out in 2026.
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Hotel Conversions vs New Construction: Why Brands Are Betting on Existing Buildings in 2026
US and European hotel pipelines hit record conversion levels in 2025 — some brands now open faster than a permit gets approved.
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