http://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithus In this episode of Travel Bros, Joey Redmond is flying solo and discusses various updates in the hotel industry, including new hotel developments, controversial customer experiences, and significant renovations. He highlights the upcoming openings of luxury hotels in Fredericksburg, Texas, and the Waldorf Astoria in New York, as well as the challenges faced by the Park Hyatt Cabo. The episode also covers the impact of recent events, such as the fire at the Grand Canyon Lodge, and the introduction of Kimpton's new all-inclusive resort in Mexico.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:44 Hotel Developments in Fredericksburg, Texas
03:14 Controversial Hotel Charges from TikTok 
07:05 Park Hyatt Cabo and Waldorf Astoria New York
11:51 Luxury Hotels Openings in Puerto Rico
14:13 Park Hyatt coming to Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver 
19:07 The Grand Canyon Lodge Fire Incident
25:28 New Hotel Openings and Future Prospects
30:55 Book with the TravelBros 

TLDR
Fredericksburg, Texas, is seeing a surge in hotel developments with two major hotels planned for 2027 including a Kimpton and Waldorf Astoria
Controversial charges for smoking at hotels are causing customers to take to social media 
Park Hyatt Cabo has delayed its opening to October 2025, raising concerns among potential guests.
The Waldorf Astoria in New York has undergone a billion-dollar renovation and is now open.
Four Seasons Puerto Rico is set to open later this year, transitioning from a St. Regis property.
The Kuala Lumpur Park Hyatt is accepting reservations for 2025, located in a new skyscraper.
The Shangri-La Vancouver is being remodeled and rebranded as a Park Hyatt.
Kimpton is entering the all-inclusive market with a new resort in Mexico set to open in 2026.
The Grand Canyon Lodge has been destroyed by fire, impacting the North Rim's visitor experience.