Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches New High
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Aug 19
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USA: The global hotel construction pipeline reached 15,976 projects comprising 2.43 million rooms in Q2 2026, according to Lodging Econometrics. The US led the market with 5,975 projects and 703,001 rooms, representing 37% of the global pipeline, followed by China with 3,588 projects. Together, the two countries accounted for 59% of the global pipeline. India recorded strong growth, reaching 1,033 projects, up 36% year on year. Globally, 974 new projects were announced during the quarter, with construction starting on 602 projects. The pipeline also included significant renovation and conversion activity, with luxury and upper-upscale segments recording 8% growth in project numbers.
Source: Asian Hospitality
