Day: April 28, 2026

Hotel development has always balanced aesthetics, functionality, and cost. Today, another layer carries equal weight: technology. Across the U.S., new hotel construction remains active, with thousands of projects in the pipeline. According to Lodging Econometrics, the U.S. hotel construction pipeline exceeded 6,200 projects and 720,000 guest rooms in late 2025. That continued growth raises the stakes for getting design decisions right the first time. Properties that open with outdated or underpowered technology face immediate disadvantages