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Colicchio Consulting announces it has placed New York City’s first official Central Perk Coffeehouse in Times Square at the corner of 47th Street and 7Th Avenue alongside The Times Square EDITION. Scheduled to open in late 2025, Central Perk invites locals, tourists, and “Friends” superfans to step into a modern, updated version of one of television’s most beloved gathering spots.

As seen in the Q3 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the third quarter, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 197 projects and 24,310 rooms, followed by Atlanta with 160 projects accounting for 18,239 rooms, Nashville with a record-high 130 projects and 17,183 rooms, Phoenix with 125 projects/16,481 rooms, and Austin with 124 projects accounting for 14,486 rooms.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced it has surpassed the milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia – representing a combined investment of USD $8 billion from hotel owners and investors into Hilton’s growing portfolio, and underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to supporting Vision 2030 by expanding its footprint and delivering world-class hospitality throughout the Kingdom. The announcement was made ahead of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Saudi Arabia, a global forum that convenes world leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss the future of global investment and economic trends.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international lodging operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos, a new serviced residence located in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. The signing took place during FHS World Dubai, one of the region’s leading hospitality and investment forums, marking another key milestone in Ascott’s continued expansion across the Middle East and Africa.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international lodging operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos, a new serviced residence located in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. The signing took place during FHS World Dubai, one of the region’s leading hospitality and investment forums, marking another key milestone in Ascott’s continued expansion across the Middle East and Africa.

Blending independent coastal charm with the trusted standards of a global hospitality leader, the Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco officially joined the Marriott portfolio in early October 2025. The 421-room, AAA Four Diamond waterfront property in Redwood Shores now welcomes guests to enjoy Marriott Bonvoy® rewards and perks — with a full-scale renovation planned for 2026, ahead of an official rebrand to the Marriott Redwood Shores in early 2027. The renovation will include Marriott’s M Club, an exclusive lounge offering elite guests and select room bookings a premium space to relax, work, and enjoy extra services in a comfortable, upscale setting.