Bi-monthly insights and news on the hospitality industry's built environment | AUGUST 2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE

L-R: Jason Ballard (Hyatt), Katie Popp (Hyatt), Mark Knott (PMA)

Where Hyatt sees its next decade of growth

Targeted markets, smarter investments, opportunities hiding in plain sight

What if hospitality’s next growth wave is hiding in markets others have overlooked? In the latest episode of our Built for Impact podcast, Hyatt leaders Jason Ballard and Katie Popp join our own hospitality leader Mark Knott to reveal where they see a decade-long runway for growth, why hotel conversions are heating up, and which industry trends are more hype than substance. Click below to listen to the full episode.

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

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Hotel Alpenrock climbs to a new peak

Sometimes, you don't need a better hotel. You just need a new one.

What do you do with an ordinary hotel sitting in an extraordinary location? Just steps away from the lifts at Peak 9 in Breckenridge, new owners looked at a dated DoubleTree and asked, "Is this really the best it can be?" Through an award-winning renovation, the DoubleTree was resurrected as Hotel Alpenrock, a luxury hotel that connects guests to the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Learn more about the project below.

ASK THE EXPERT: DAVID CAREW

David Carew

Can you create a memorable stay without blowing your budget?

PMA's David Carew argues yes. The smartest AND financially strongest brands aren't opting into every upgrade in the name of the "memorable guest experience." Instead, they're the ones who understand how to prioritize their guest's wants and needs. Read David's take below.

Read David's interview

INSIGHTS

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Still at full occupancy and yet falling behind?

The hidden signs of a hotel losing relevance

The lobby is busy. Revenue is up. And yet the hotel may already be losing ground. In this month’s Insights, PMA’s hospitality leader Mark Knott joins B&D’s real estate strategy expert Joe Winters to explain the warning signs that surface before the decline becomes visible. They also offer a four-part audit owners can use before their next capital plan locks in the wrong strategy. Click below to read the full article.

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Project Management Advisors (PMA) is a real estate consulting and project delivery firm that provides clarity and leadership for complex decisions. PMA partners with owners, developers, and investors to maximize the potential of their assets and portfolios, delivering both strategic guidance and hands-on execution across the real estate lifecycle. For more than 30 years, PMA has advised on and delivered billions of dollars in real estate projects nationwide, bringing deep industry expertise, objective insights, and owner-minded leadership to every engagement. PMA recently joined forces with Brailsford & Dunlavey, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. To learn more, go to pmainc.com/sectors/hospitality and bdconnect.com.
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