Dubai, Shanghai and London are expected to open the highest number of new hotel rooms among major global markets in 2026, according to pipeline data from CoStar. The figures point to continued investment in hospitality across key regions, with growth spread across the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas.
In the Middle East and Africa, 18,273 hotel rooms opened in 2025, while 54,238 rooms are projected to come online in 2026. Dubai is forecast to lead the region with 5,053 new rooms, followed by Qatar with 2,406 rooms expected to open during the year.
Europe recorded 56,043 hotel room openings in 2025, with a significant increase anticipated in 2026, when 123,789 new rooms are projected. London is set to be the largest contributor among European markets with 5,822 rooms, while Istanbul follows with 3,017 projected openings.
Asia Pacific continues to represent the largest volume of new supply globally. The region saw 189,471 hotel rooms open in 2025, with projections rising to 251,234 rooms in 2026. Shanghai is expected to lead regional markets with 7,457 new rooms, while Beijing is projected to add 3,991 rooms during the year.
In America, 99,056 hotel rooms opened in 2025, with 132,479 rooms projected for 2026. New York City is expected to lead the US with 4,852 room openings, followed by Phoenix with 3,650 rooms. Outside the US, Cancun is projected to be one of the region’s most active markets, with 1,839 new hotel rooms expected to open in 2026.
The data highlights sustained global hotel development activity, with established gateway cities and fast-growing leisure destinations continuing to attract new investment.
