United States and China lead global hotel pipeline record high

THE NEWS:
The global hotel construction pipeline reached a record 15,976 projects covering 2,433,948 rooms at the end of the second quarter of 2026, with the United States and China leading the pipeline, Lodging Econometrics said.

DETAILS:

• The 15,976‑project count is the highest ever recorded in Lodging Econometrics’ global hotel pipeline database.
• The figures come from Lodging Econometrics’ Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which monitors hotel development activity worldwide.

FAQ

How many hotel projects are in the global pipeline as of the end of Q2 2026?
According to Lodging Econometrics’ Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, the worldwide hotel construction pipeline comprised 15,976 projects at the close of the second quarter of 2026, representing the highest project count the firm has tracked to date.

How many hotel rooms are slated in the pipeline at that time?
The same Lodging Econometrics report shows the pipeline includes a total of 2,433,948 rooms across all projects, reflecting the planned capacity for the new hotels that are under development worldwide as of the end of Q2 2026.

Which countries are leading the global hotel construction pipeline?
Lodging Econometrics indicates that the United States and China are the leading markets in the global hotel pipeline, together accounting for the largest share of the 15,976 projects and the associated 2,433,948 rooms projected for completion.

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