Holiday Inn by Birmingham Airport to Undergo Major Revitalization

New owners plan 24-30 month transformation into dual-branded hotel

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Birmingham City Council has approved a liquor license transfer to new owners who plan to revitalize the 'distressed' Holiday Inn located near the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The property will undergo a 24-30 month transformation into a modernized, dual-branded Holiday Inn and Candlewood Suites hotel, eliminating a 'blighted' property that has been seen as a poor welcome to the city.

Why it matters

The Holiday Inn near the Birmingham airport has long been considered an eyesore and a 'blighted' property that gives a poor first impression to visitors flying into the city. The city council's approval of the new ownership and redevelopment plan is part of a broader effort to transform the Messer-Airport Highway corridor and strengthen Birmingham's economic foundation.

The details

Regional ownership group Triad Property Management acquired the hotel in January 2026 and plans to introduce an 'extended stay' Candlewood Suites component, make significant capital investments to modernize the building and add advanced safety amenities, and reestablish the hotel as a premier destination at the city's gateway. The Woodlawn Neighborhood Association has voiced its full support for the project, and city departments have confirmed the project and owners are in good standing.

  • The Birmingham City Council approved the liquor license transfer at its meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • Triad Property Management acquired the hotel in January 2026.
  • The redevelopment project is expected to take 24-30 months to complete.

The players

Triad Property Management

The regional ownership group that acquired the Holiday Inn hotel in January 2026 and is leading the redevelopment project.

Mayur Desai

The Director of Development at Triad Property Management who represented the company at the initial hearing before the city council.

Hunter Williams

The chair of the Birmingham City Council's Economic Development Committee, who celebrated the commitment to transforming the 'blighted' property.

Woodlawn Neighborhood Association

The local community group that reviewed the redevelopment plans and offered its full support with zero opposition.

Tulip BHM Hospitality, LLC

The new management company for the Steel City Bar and Grill that received the liquor license approval from the city council.

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What they’re saying

“This approval is part of a larger effort to transform one of the blighted properties along Messer-Airport Highway. That corridor serves as a critical gateway to Birmingham and helps shape the first impression for visitors flying into BHM.”

— Hunter Williams, Chair of the Economic Development Committee (bhamnow.com)

“We feel proud to be at the gateway of the city. As you know, we're located just a few feet from the airport, and we want to serve our community proud.”

— Mayur Desai, Director of Development, Triad Property Management (bhamnow.com)

What’s next

With the liquor license secured, the developers are now set to move forward with the next phases of the project, which is expected to take 24-30 months to complete.

The takeaway

The redevelopment of the Holiday Inn near the Birmingham airport is part of a broader effort by the city to transform a 'blighted' property that has long been seen as a poor welcome to visitors. The new owners' plans to introduce an extended-stay component and make significant upgrades aim to reestablish the hotel as a premier destination at the city's gateway.