Resurgence in tourism and sporting events travel

Many PIPs were put on hold during COVID lockdowns. With people travelling again, hotel brands are catching up on renovations, brand refreshes, conversions, and new construction. According to Lodging Economics, there are currently 6,095 projects and 713,151 rooms in the construction pipeline in the U.S. With all of these projects in the pipeline, finding qualified contractors for your projects requires planning.

As we’ve seen with the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, international sporting events are a boon for the hospitality industry. From guest rooms to restaurants to spa services, sports fans are ready to spend money outside sports venues for quality experiences. That’s why FIFA’s choice of 16 host cities in North America for the 2026 World Cup adds a sense of urgency for hotels in those cities to update or upgrade their properties quickly. Even if you don’t have properties in the host cities, international visitors will take side trips to explore the U.S. before and after the World Cup.

Are you looking for design, construction, guest expectation, or financing ideas for your properties? Do you want to see what your competition is doing? We always learn a lot at the Lodging Conference. This year, the conference is from October 7-10, 2024 at The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. There are seminars covering PIPs and renovations, brand conversions, design, stylish retreats, and more. There are also economic trend sessions and networking opportunities. And golf!

Contact FSN today to learn more at (410) 564-5876 or sales@FinishingSolutionsNetwork.com to schedule a time to meet at the Lodging Conference to discuss your projects. In the meantime, add FSN to your bid list or contact us to line up finishing contractors for your projects. We have paint, wallcovering, glazing, drywall, and flooring specialists. Our vetted contractors are insured, licensed, bonded, safety-focused and ready to work on your properties in the U.S. and Canada.