Florida Construction News staff writer
Construction has started on a new Hyatt Studios hotel at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, marking a milestone as the airport’s first on-site lodging facility.
The project is expected to create about 300 construction jobs and 60 to 100 permanent hospitality positions once the hotel opens.
City officials and development partners held a groundbreaking ceremony July 8 at the two-acre site in Dyer-Thacker Commerce Park, across from the airport’s administration building. The 122-room hotel is designed to serve flight students, business travelers and visitors.
The project is a public-private partnership between the City of Kissimmee and Kissimmee Place Development Group (KPDG). A ground lease for the property was signed May 20, with construction expected to be completed by late 2026.
“This is about more than just a hotel,” said Juan R. Lopez, managing partner of KPDG. “It’s about enhancing the airport experience and contributing to the economic vibrancy of the region.”
The hotel is part of a broader vision to expand infrastructure around Kissimmee Gateway Airport, which serves a growing flight training industry and supports tourism in Central Florida.