The data is in—and it's not just about pipeline volume, it's about what the numbers really mean. In this #NoVacancyNews, Glenn Haussman sits down with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics.

They're breaking down the latest U.S. #hotelconstruction pipeline data and uncovering the trends shaping where and how hotels will renovate and build next.

📊 Highlights include:

• Why older hotels from 2005–2009 are driving a surge in conversions and renovations

• Which markets (Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta) are still leading #HotelDevelopment and why

• How upper midscale and extended stay are winning the development game

• Why lenders want brand certainty—and how that's reshaping who gets funded

• The crucial role of CapEx planning in franchise negotiations and ownership decisions

• A sneak peek at 2027–2028 forecasts and what it'll take to kickstart new construction

And yes, Vegas gets a mention (spoiler: don't expect that new Hard Rock by New Year's 2027).

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