SkyBridge Arizona Breaks Ground on New Hotel, Expanding Aviation and Commerce Hub

The new hotel will serve SkyBridge's growing campus of aeronautical, industrial, and commercial space in the East Valley region of Phoenix.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:50am

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SkyBridge Arizona celebrated the groundbreaking of its first on-campus hotel development at SkyBridge Mesa, adding a hospitality component to the company's rapidly expanding aviation and logistics hub in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The new hotel is part of SkyBridge's long-term vision to create a complete ecosystem of facilities serving its tenants, from hangars and warehouses to offices, research labs, and now hospitality.

Why it matters

SkyBridge Arizona is one of the Southwest's most ambitious mixed-use aviation and logistics developments, strategically located in the fast-growing East Valley region of Phoenix. The addition of a hotel to the campus reflects SkyBridge's goal to transform the site into a true destination, not just a logistics address, catering to the professionals, executives, and industry leaders working in this dynamic economic corridor.

The details

The new hotel will be part of a campus that, when fully built out, will encompass up to 2.2 million square feet of aeronautical space, 2 million square feet of industrial and non-aeronautical product, and 270,000 square feet of commercial development. The hotel groundbreaking ceremony was held in partnership with general contractor Alston Construction.

  • The groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 13, 2026.
  • SkyBridge Arizona currently has sister developments in Sonora, Miami, and Guanajuato, with the Mesa campus serving as its flagship property in the U.S. market.

The players

SkyBridge Arizona

A premier aerospace and logistics hub located within the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona, designed to streamline international trade and aviation operations.

Ariel Picker

CEO of SkyBridge Arizona, who has led the development of the company's long-term vision to create a complete ecosystem of facilities serving its tenants.

Alan Picker

Director of Business Development at SkyBridge Arizona, who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony about the lasting impact the new hotel will create.

Alston Construction

The general contractor partnering with SkyBridge Arizona on the new hotel development.

PEAKAIR Developments

The development company behind SkyBridge Arizona, known for its experience-driven approach and commitment to long-term value.

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What they’re saying

“More than just a building, I'm driven by the lasting impact it will create. This project is a catalyst for new jobs, economic prosperity, better connectivity, and enduring value for the community.”

— Alan Picker, Director of Business Development, SkyBridge Arizona

“SkyBridge Mesa is positioned at the center of one of the most dynamic growth corridors in the entire country. The professionals, executives, and industry leaders working in this corridor need world-class infrastructure around them — and that includes where they stay. This hotel is about completing the ecosystem we set out to build.”

— Ariel Picker, CEO, SkyBridge Arizona

“I also want to take a moment to recognize the partners, stakeholders, and local leadership who have made this possible: the airport authorities, the City of Mesa, and the State of Arizona. I also want to thank our amazing team; it is really a privilege to work with you.”

— Alan Picker, Director of Business Development, SkyBridge Arizona

What’s next

The new hotel is expected to be completed and open for business within the next 18-24 months, further enhancing SkyBridge Arizona's position as a premier aviation and logistics hub in the region.

The takeaway

SkyBridge Arizona's investment in a new hotel development demonstrates the company's long-term commitment to creating a comprehensive, world-class ecosystem of facilities to support the growing aerospace, logistics, and business community in the East Valley region of Phoenix.