Global Hotel Construction Hits New Peak With US and China Leading Growth

By LODGING Staff · Lodging Magazine · 2026-08-19

According to reporting from Lodging Magazine, the worldwide hotel development pipeline has climbed to a record 15,976 projects as of the second quarter of 2026. This surge is driven by massive activity in the United States and China, which together account for nearly 60 percent o

According to reporting from Lodging Magazine, the worldwide hotel development pipeline has climbed to a record 15,976 projects as of the second quarter of 2026. This surge is driven by massive activity in the United States and China, which together account for nearly 60 percent o