← Back to feed

Hotel sector plans to invest R$ 13.6 billion in 178 new hotels

2 sources · 19 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

Brazil's hotel sector has R$ 13.6 billion in planned investments for 178 new hotels in the coming years. The data comes from the 20th edition of the Brazilian Hotel Industry Panorama, conducted by HotelInvest with the Brazilian Hotel Operators Forum.

This investment represents a 28.3% growth in value compared to the previous survey and reflects renewed investor confidence in the sector. The increase also indicates the maturation of projects structured in previous cycles, with focus on higher-standard developments.

1. What we know (3)

The investment pipeline totals R$ 13.6 billion for 178 new hotels

2 sources Poder360 Valor Econômico

The study was conducted by HotelInvest in partnership with FOHB

2 sources Poder360 Valor Econômico

Mid-tier hotels lead project growth

2 sources Poder360 Valor Econômico
2. Where coverage thins out (4)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (4)

The investments represent growth of 28.3% in value and 17.1% in units compared to 2025

Reported by: Valor Econômico
Did not cover: Poder360

The study collected data from 597 hotels

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: Valor Econômico

66% of new projects are located in the country's interior

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: Valor Econômico

High-end and luxury hotels account for half of the investment volume

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: Valor Econômico
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

All sources

2