TownePlace Suites by Marriott moves forward with $6.25M McAllen hotel
Marriott has listed the planned hotel in franchise documents since at least 2022; a new state filing puts construction start... Read more »
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Travelers spent $272M on RGV lodging in first half of 2026. See where they stayed
Travelers most often chose to stay on South Padre Island overnight when visiting the Valley, even more so in 2026... Read more »
South Padre Island developer mulls new hotel or multifamily project, secures zoning for both
South Padre Island could see a new hotel or townhomes on the far north end after a developer secured county... Read more »
Edinburg on track for $20M redevelopment for two hotels
A $20 million hotel redevelopment project is underway in Edinburg near South Closner Boulevard and Trenton Road.... Read more »
Two new hotels bring $27M investment to Brownsville’s Four Corners
Courtyard by Marriott and Hyatt Place projects will add 245 rooms along Boca Chica Boulevard as tourism and business travel... Read more »
Valley hotel demand surges 10.6%, pushing receipts past $107M in Q1
South Padre Island led the market, while Brownsville and Harlingen saw double-digit growth, according to state hotel tax data.... Read more »
As the Rio Grande Valley grows, expectations for hospitality are rising
As more visitors choose where to stay, hotels are being pushed to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences across the region.... Read more »
New Hilton hotel planned in Weslaco by 2027, here’s what we know
The San Antonio developer behind the project previously built and sold a Hampton Inn in Weslaco and is pursuing other... Read more »
Government contracts buoy Valley hotels — but long-term growth may hinge on tourism
Hotels across the Rio Grande Valley have stayed busy thanks to state and federal bookings, but hoteliers say lasting success... Read more »
California investors plan $14M Marriott near SpaceX launch site in Brownsville
The project reflects Brownsville’s hotel boom as SpaceX launches attract about 11,000 visitors per test flight to the city.... Read more »
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