Developers Dream Capital Management and Five Star Group are starting construction early in 2026 on an 144 guestroom AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Decatur, Georgia at 701 Church Street. The hotel will have a jump lobby where guests will take an elevator to the main sixth-floor lobby. The sixth floor will also have an restaurant and bar featuring a tapas-style menu and a 1,500-square-foot outdoor terrace. BCA Studios is the architect, Studio 11 is the interior designer and Winter Construction is the project manager. Dream Capital’s co-founder is Ankit Govan. Construction will take 20 months, with an opening planned in late 2027.   

For detailed information on upcoming hotel developments, construction & renovation projects in the planning, design, pre-construction and construction phases including who is involved plus their contact information and our Preferred Vendor Directory & featured vendorshotel listings, & supplier marketplace please visit: HotelProjectLeads.com and subscribe today.


Social impact driven hospitality brand The Social Hub has unveiled a new-look marketing leadership team as it ramps up its European brand-building operation under Chief Marketing Officer Trix van der Vleuten.Social impact driven hospitality brand The Social Hub has unveiled a new-look marketing leadership team as it ramps up its European brand-building operation under Chief Marketing Officer Trix van der Vleuten. 


EkoStay introduces a new program to help homeowners upgrade their second homes. The initiative focuses on transforming unused properties into attractive villas for travelers. EkoStay offers design and renovation support at no extra service fee. Homeowners benefit from wholesale vendor rates and local partnerships. This program aims to unlock value for owners and create new revenue streams.EkoStay introduces a new program to help homeowners upgrade their second homes. The initiative focuses on transforming unused properties into attractive villas for travelers. EkoStay offers design and renovation support at no extra service fee. Homeowners benefit from wholesale vendor rates and local partnerships....


Sharma’s appointment marks his return to JLL India, where he previously led capital markets for north India from 2006 to 2012, and comes at a pivotal time as India’s hospitality sector demonstrates exceptional growth momentum, said a release.Sharma’s appointment marks his return to JLL India, where he previously led capital markets for north India from 2006 to 2012, and comes at a pivotal time as India’s hospitality sector demonstrates exceptional growth momentum, said a release. 


EuroCHRIE 2025, hosted by Hotelschool The Hague, brings together global educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of hospitality and tourism education. The conference highlights innovation across the sector, from AI and leadership to sustainability, future skills, while emphasising the role of education as a driver of industry innovation.EuroCHRIE 2025, hosted by Hotelschool The Hague, brings together global educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of hospitality and tourism education. The conference highlights innovation across the sector, from AI and leadership to sustainability, future skills, while emphasising the role of education as a driver of industry...


Hotels have entered a new operational era. Costs continue to rise across energy, labour, and distribution while expectations for speed and personalization grow sharper with every guest interaction. To sustain profitability, operations must evolve from manually driven routines to connected, automated systems that execute repetitive tasks with precision and reliability.Hotels have entered a new operational era. Costs continue to rise across energy, labour, and distribution while expectations for speed and personalization grow sharper with every guest interaction. To sustain profitability, operations must evolve from manually driven routines to connected, automated systems that execute repetitive tasks with precision and reliability. 


As 2025 draws to a close, the Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme is nearing its end. Over the past two years, the initiative has helped European destinations test new approaches to managing tourism sustainably: improving resource efficiency, engaging local communities, and strengthening resilience to climate and market pressures. While designed for destinations, many of its findings are directly relevant to hotels and other accommodation providers.As 2025 draws to a close, the Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme is nearing its end. Over the past two years, the initiative has helped European...


Register your team and participate live, or view the recording of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, November 21, at Noon EST. REGISTER HERERegister your team and participate live, or view the recording of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, November 21, at Noon EST. REGISTER HERE