What's really happening in the global hotel pipeline? Glenn Haussman sits down with Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, to break down the numbers, trends, and transformations shaping hospitality development worldwide.

From luxury's evolution into intimate, multi-gen-friendly resorts to the rise of dual-brand properties and strategic conversions, this episode delivers insights that matter to owners, developers, and hospitality pros alike.

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🔑 Key Highlights:

• 📈 430,000+ rooms expected to open globally in 2025—what that means for the industry
• 🏨 Luxury redefined: smaller footprints, integrated villas, and private residences
• 🧩 Membership models and branded residential offerings gaining traction
• 🏗️ Upper Upscale and Upscale growth across continents, with dual-brand formats thriving
• 🔄 Conversions surge as aging inventory hits critical renovation cycles
• 🌍 Top global markets for new construction—China, Dallas, Orlando, and more
• 🎡 Disney's expansion and Epic Universe's ripple effect on Orlando's hotel scene