No Vacancy With Glenn Haussman

Latin America is in the middle of a powerful hotel development surge, particularly in luxury and resort properties — and the numbers tell a compelling story. In this episode, Glenn Haussman talks with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics about the real data driving expansion in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America — and why developers, brands, and third-party operators are racing to scale in the region. We dig into: 300+ hotels now under construction Why luxury leads — and why it's different than the U.S. Riviera Maya + DR + Mexico City as development engines Residential components & eco-resorts gaining traction Infrastructure's long-term role (yes, including Mexico's new rail) Caribbean hurricane recovery patterns vs. U.S. mainland Third-party management growth in luxury — big shift What's tracking toward 2027 and beyond  Whether you're analyzing global trends or scouting your next international opportunity, this breakdown matters.