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Extended stay, upper-tier segments drove hotel construction in Q3
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U.S. hotel construction in Q3 2026 reached record levels within the luxury and upper upscale segments. Extended stay projects now represent 40% of the total domestic pipeline, reflecting a significant market shift.
- 01Extended stay developments comprise 40 percent of the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline
- 02Luxury and upper upscale projects reached record-high counts during the third quarter
- 03Lodging Econometrics data confirms strong investor interest in premium and long-term segments
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Extended stay projects accounted for 40% of the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline, while luxury and upper upscale projects reached record counts, per Lodging Econometrics.