Project Insight - Global Leisure & Hospitality Construction Projects (Q2 2026)

This report provides a detailed analysis of leisure and hospitality construction projects globally, based on projects tracked by GlobalData.

GlobalData is tracking a pipeline of leisure and hospitality buildings projects with a total value of $1.88 trillion, an increase of 2.4% from Q1 2026 valued at $1.84 trillion. The pipeline comprises of projects with the hotel and resorts projects accounting for the larger portion of the pipeline by value, at $973.5 billion, while the mixed-use and other developments have a combined value of $909.6 billion. The global pipeline is dominated by projects in the late stages of development, with 74% of projects being in the pre-execution and execution phases - these amounts to $1.4 trillion in total value. Of this amount, $958.7 billion is in the execution stage, and $434.2 billion is in the pre-execution stage. Projects in the early stages account for a relatively small share, with 26% of the pipeline by value, reflecting projects in the pre-planning stage and planning stages. The largest overall pipeline is in Middle East and North Africa, totaling $485.8 billion, followed by the North America with $478.5 billion and Western Europe with $254.9 billion.

Scope

• The report provides analysis based on GlobalData's construction projects showing total project values and analysis by stage and funding for all regions. The top 20 projects per region are listed giving country, stage, value of projects. Ranked listings of the key operators for the sector are also provided showing the leading contractors, consulting engineers and project owners.

Reasons to Buy

• Gain insight into the development of the leisure and hospitality construction sector.
• Assess all major projects by value, start date, scope and stage of development globally, for the regions to support business development activities.
• Plan campaigns by country based on specific project opportunities and align resources to the most attractive markets.