MESA, ARIZONA (Feb. 19, 2026)
– Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (MGAA), The Boyer Company, and Western States Lodging Management and Development (WSLMD) today celebrated the groundbreaking of a new SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hotel within Gateway East,a
270-acre master-planned business park at Mesa Gateway Airport. The project represents a major step forward in meeting the growing hospitality demand driven by record passenger activity at the Airport, expanding aerospace and manufacturing investment, and continued
commercial development in the Phoenix East Valley.
The five-story, 127-suite hotel is a joint venture between WSLMD and The Boyer Company. The first hotel to be constructed
on the east side of Gateway Airport will serve airport travelers, visitors to Arizona Athletics Grounds (AAG) Sports Complex, and Gateway East tenants and customers. Gateway East was recently recognized as a gold-level REDI Site by the Site Selector’s Guild.That
designation highlights the development’s readiness to attract global corporate users and reflects the area’s strong infrastructure, accessibility, and demographics, including a median household income of $158,718 within a one-mile radius.
"With world-class businesses like Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., XNRGY Climate Systems, and FlightSafety International now calling
Gateway Airport home, the need for high-quality hospitality offerings is at an all-time high,” said Lt. Governor Regina Antone, Chairwoman of the MGAA Board of Directors. “This hotel will fill the need and demand from the surrounding community and supports
our vision of a vibrant, globally competitive airport business park."
SpringHill Suites by Marriott is a premier all-suite
hotel brand within the Marriott International portfolio, known for spacious, modern accommodations designed for business and leisure travelers. The Mesa Gateway Airport location will feature 127 suites and signature perks such as a complimentary hot breakfast,
free high-speed Wi-Fi, a lobby bar, outdoor pool and fitness center.
"SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mesa Gateway will bring a modern, upscale lodging option to one of the region’s fastest-growing
corridors," said Cole Smith, WSLMD’s Chief Development Officer. "We’re proud to partner with The Boyer Company and our exceptional project team to deliver a hotel that will create lasting value for Mesa, and support continued economic growth".
In addition to the hotel, The Boyer Company is also slated to begin construction on approximately 17,000 square feet of commercial
retail and restaurant space, further expanding the dining and shopping options available to airport travelers, corporate tenants, and the community.
“Mesa continues to attract investment because of the strength of our region’s demographics-a highly educated workforce, strong
household incomes, and continued growth in our communities,” said Mesa Mayor and MGAA Vice Chairman Mark Freeman. “Projects like this hotel, and the Gateway East Master Development, reflect the confidence in Mesa’s future and reinforces our position as one
of the fastest growing and most competitive markets in the Southwest.”
Gateway East Development Highlights
- Prime Location: Ideally situated
in the Southeast part of the Greater Phoenix Region, immediately adjacent to the Mesa Gateway Airport with direct freeway access to State Route 202.
- Shovel Ready: Gateway East is
a 270-acre airport business park, designated gold-level REDI Site by the Site Selector’s Guild, with ample power and completed vanilla infrastructure. The project is designed to be a world-class business park that mixes aerospace and technology businesses
with high-quality retail, dining, and hotel amenities to serve both travelers and the local workforce.
- Demographic Strength. The median
household income in the Gateway area (which includes master-planned communities like Eastmark and Cadence) is significantly higher than the regional average, exceeding$150,000, with over
44% of residents holding an associate degree or higher.
Additional Comments:
"The addition of this premier hotel project marks an exciting new chapter for Gateway East. It serves as a vital first piece
of the broader mixed-use vision we have for this 270-acre development. This project builds directly on the incredible momentum generated by the success of XNRGY Climate Systems and our upcoming commercial retail phase.
We are creating a destination where world-class companies and their visitors have immediate access to high-quality lodging
and services. Gateway East will continue to develop into a primary employment and commerce hub for the Southeast Valley."
—Matt Jensen
Partner, The Boyer Company
About the Boyer Company
The Boyer Company is one of the Intermountain West's largest full-service real estate development firms. With a portfolio
spanning office, industrial, and hospitality sectors, Boyer specializes in high-impact projects that provide lasting value for partners and communities.
About Western States Lodging and Management
Based in South Jordan, Utah, Western States develops and manages assets in the hospitality, senior living, and multi-family
segments, overseeing more than $2.6 billion in assets under management.
About Mesa Gateway Airport
Mesa Gateway Airport is a thriving commercial service airport, and an internationally recognized aerospace hub and economic
engine for the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Spanning over 3,000 acres, the Airport contributes more than $2 billion annually to the regional economy. 2025 was a record-setting year, with passenger numbers surpassing two million for the first time. With
three 10,000-foot runways, Gateway Airport is home to a variety of global aviation leaders, including Gulfstream, Garmin, Virgin Galactic, Cessna, Embraer, and FlightSafety International.