Springfield
Best Western Vib Springfield is currently under construction and slated to open this September. The 92-room property is part of Best Western’s new urban boutique brand.
The 98-room Moxy Springfield is currently in development at the historic Great Southern building downtown. The new Marriott brand caters to Millennials and can feature a selfie elevator along with two bars and a restaurant.
A 99-room Home2Suites by Hilton is also under construction, and is slated to open in September.
The 103-room Fairfield Inn and Suites Springfield is currently under construction and slated to open January 2018. The property will have an indoor pool and will be adjacent to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Springfield.
Construction will start this summer on a 110-room Holiday Inn Express and Suites (www.ihg.com), located northwest of the I-44 and the Glenstone Avenue interchange. The property is slated to open next June.
A four-story, 96-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott property is currently under construction. The property is slated to open next February.
The Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium will open this September. The museum closed for construction in 2007 and recently announced its fall debut. Located next to Bass Pro Shops, the addition of the aquarium brings a new side to the attraction, with a saltwater aquarium feature and many new fish species for guests to enjoy.
Branson
Plans are underway for a new entertainment district called The Alley, which will be adjacent to Grand Village shopping complex and across the street from the Grand Palace theater. The Alley will feature a microbrewery, shops, restaurants and a hotel. Current plans have an opening date slated for 2020.
The new La Quinta Inn & Suites Branson-Hollister opened last spring with 94 rooms, an indoor swimming pool, a spa, fitness center and a meeting room.
Fritz’s Adventure, a new attraction, opened last November with a family-friendly focus on physical activity. The indoor attraction features a ropes course, zipline, underground tunnels, warped walls, a climbable water tower and more. The facility is also available for private rentals for groups.
Joplin
The 115-room, full-service Holiday Inn Joplin is expected to open later this summer with an indoor pool, restaurant, fitness center and 3,500 square feet of meeting and event space.