P3 Group announces $28 million Pine Bluff hotel next to convention center

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The P3 Group Inc., the nation’s largest minority-owned public-private partnership developer, announced the construction of a new $28 million, 125-room Convention Center Courtyard by Marriott in Pine Bluff planned for 2026.

An official groundbreaking will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.

The hotel project is a partnership with the city of Pine Bluff and will be connected to the Pine Bluff Convention Center.

This new Courtyard by Marriott will serve as a lodging destination, catering to business and leisure travelers. The accommodations will include state-of-the-art amenities and will feature upscale guest rooms, a signature Bistro Bar, a modern fitness center, and swimming pool.

“This development represents a major milestone in Pine Bluff’s revitalization efforts,” said Dee Brown, president and CEO of the P3 Group Inc. “The addition of a world-class hotel to the Pine Bluff Convention Center will attract more conferences, events, and visitors, bringing significant economic benefits to the community.”

Construction is set to begin this month with an anticipated grand opening in the summer of 2026.