Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Five Star Group , a private commercial real estate investment, development and management firm focused on Southeastern hospitality projects, has appointed Kimberly Rowell as EVP of Five Star Hospitality Management. Prior to that, he was asset manager for 33 Degrees, a commercial real estate management firm.

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Hotel Business

JULY 1, 2025

The Plasencia Group , a national hospitality real estate advisory firm, has named Jennifer Connell SVP, strategic advisory, based in the Washington, DC, area. In this role, Connell will lead strategic consulting engagements across branding, development planning, repositioning and asset management.

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Hotel Business

JULY 21, 2025

Dobbins has focused on hotel real estate and development across a wide range of segments, including select-service, experiential, boutique hotels and luxury resorts throughout his career. Mexico and Canada, and contributed to the launch of the company’s select-service brands.

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Hotel Business

MAY 29, 2025

Majestic Hospitality , a full-service property consulting firm, has named David Kuperberg managing director, real estate. Davids two-plus decades of experience growing some of the most well-respected brands in hospitality brings a new level of depth to Majestic, said Christopher Henry, CEO, Majestic Hospitality.

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Hotel Business

JULY 16, 2025

Real estate and hospitality veterans Jay Levell and Ryan Hanks have launched Long Road Partners , a lifestyle and hospitality-focused investment and development firm with a strategic mandate to acquire, reposition and operate hotel, resort, lifestyle and golf-oriented assets across the U.S.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Helios Hospitality Management CEO Gadi Hassin Led by Gadi Hassin formerly Global Chief Operating Officer at Selina Hotels as CEO, Helios intends to deliver management solutions that maximise returns for hotel owners, real estate developers, property investors, and asset managers, from cost-effective conversions to space optimisation.

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Hotel Business

MAY 1, 2025

That said, we remain confident in the resilience of our asset-light business model, the strength of our brand portfolio and our ability to adapt to evolving market conditions. We are excited about the momentum in our pipeline and the continued strong demand we’re seeing for our brands around the world.”

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 8, 2025

He brings more than 35 years of industry experience, having served as a partner at Grant Thornton, where he specialized in the hospitality and real estate sectors. He has worked with brands like Ritz-Carlton, Marriott and Hilton, as well as with large family-owned businesses such as Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 20, 2024

All three hotels reside in prime real estate locations within urban, high barrier-to-entry markets with strong demand drivers, according to the company. We are looking forward to bringing our vision and creativity to the ZaZa brand, building on what was started.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 9, 2025

At the 2025 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum , held at the New York Marriott Marquis, Michael Bluhm , managing director, global head of real estate, gaming and lodging, Jefferies LLC , and Mit Shah , CEO, Noble Investment Group , discussed the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in the current landscape.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 16, 2025

After 25 years of offering European-inspired retreats focused on wellness and relaxation, The Mirbeau Companies’ Mirbeau Inn & Spas brand is celebrating its anniversary with a major expansion: a new resort in Beacon, NY, scheduled to open in the winter of 2026.

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Hotel News Resource

JULY 17, 2025

Article - Naumi Hotels Prepares for Brand Expansion With Cendyn - Singapore-based boutique hotel portfolio set for growth with digital real estate investment in partnership with Cendyn

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has announced the acquisition of premium urban lifestyle brand Ruby, its 20th brand, as it targets global expansion… Established in 2013, the Ruby brand currently operates 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) in major cities across Europe and has another 10 pipeline hotels (2,235 rooms).

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 20, 2025

Hotel Designs Nobu Hospitality announces Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Manchester Nobu Hospitality announces Nobu Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Manchester Nobu Hospitality has unveiled plans for a landmark development in Manchester, featuring a hotel, restaurant, and the UKs first Nobu-branded residences.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 25, 2025

A well-designed pool area does more than complement your property; it actively shapes how your guests will perceive your brand. That same space becomes prime real estate for weddings, corporate events or intimate gatherings. Prioritize safety and comfort Safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. But when the sun sets?

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eHotelier

JULY 9, 2025

Her professional journey has been defined by operational leadership in international hotel brands and high-end hospitality ventures, including periods of transformative change and brand repositioning. Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex

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eHotelier

JULY 8, 2025

Contrarily, there’s also a risk to not incorporating wellness amenities to varying degrees, especially for hotel brands that have a need to differentiate themselves in order to command above-market rates. The courtyard at THE WELL Bay Harbor Hotels are increasingly getting involved in the wellness real estate market via branded residences.

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eHotelier

JULY 8, 2025

Naumi will benefit from Cendyn Web services enabling the brand to come to life through design-led digital visual experiences. We want to bring our bold brand to life online. Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex

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Hotel Business

JUNE 18, 2025

“Playa’s all-inclusive management platform complements Hyatt’s global scale and brand strength, enabling us to deliver compelling experiences for guests and members while driving strong performance for owners.” Latham & Watkins LLP acted as Hyatt’s legal advisor.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This new ruling is expected to lead to a similar transformation in the hotel sector, with investors sure to jump on board the trend, especially as compliance can mean a huge premium on real estate assets.

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Hotel Business

JULY 9, 2025

The announcement comes on the heels of WaterWalk Holding Company’s April 2024 decision to join Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio of short- and long-term stay brands. This addition marks a significant growth move, as all corporate-owned and franchised properties are now managed by the management company. and WaterWalk Hospitality.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2025

“They bring impressive track records and significant expertise across hospitality, real estate and finance, and we look forward to leveraging their leadership and unique insights to deliver best-in-class hotel operating performance, advancing our position as the hotel operator of choice.” and abroad. .” and abroad.

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2025, slowing new supply will spur hotel brands to continue to use their balance sheets to fuel net unit growth, a key driver of shareholder value. Look for increased hotel brand M&A and private equity investment in third-party management companies, non-traditional lodging brands and hotels in the lifestyle sector.

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Hotelier Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

Shifts in the real-estate market, such as declining demand for office and strata developments, have created a rare window of opportunity for hotel development. Hotel development needs to be seen as a city-building tool, says Royce Chwin, president & CEO of Destination Vancouver.

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Preno

JUNE 30, 2025

In his new role, Murphy will oversee the expansion and support of Choice Hotels Canada’s eight hotel brands across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. “We Based in Calgary, Murphy has worked in the commercial real-estate industry, banking and hotel management.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) , the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners has acquired the dual-branded Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston Historic District. This acquisition marks HHP’s 13th and 14th hotels, representing the company’s first entry into the Charleston market.

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 20, 2025

Marking the brand’s first residential project in Eastern Europe, the development will boast 80 Nobu Residences, reinforcing its presence in the luxury real estate sphere. said Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality. “As

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Hotel Business

APRIL 30, 2025

This newly developed property represents everything we look for in a DST offering: strong market fundamentals, a leading extended-stay brand and long-term upside driven by secular tailwinds in travel, said Tim Witt, president, 1031 exchange/DST products, Peachtree.

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Hotelier Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

Moderated by Sylvia Occhiuzzi of Beechwood Real Estate Advisors, the session tackled whether to build new, convert, or adaptively reuse and how investors can make the right strategic calls. The panel addressed brand complexities, with Gadbois expressing concern about saturation. Each panellist offered a unique perspective.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Developed through a partnership between New Orleans-based real estate firm HRI Hospitality and Nashville-based C. Ragland Company, the hotel features 210 rooms with 2,200 square feet […] The post Caption by Hyatt Debuts in Downtown Nashville appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 26, 2025

Located near Omonia Square, the project is being developed in collaboration with real estate partner Primetown Development… The launch marks Ruby Group’s first step into the Greek market, further expanding its presence across the Southern Europe region with a new Lean Luxury hotel in central Athens.

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Hospitality Today

JUNE 9, 2025

Once a stable pillar of the tourism booking funnel, Google is now rolling out generative AI features—like Gemini’s AI Overviews—that fundamentally alter how travelers discover and engage with travel brands. Search marketing strategies must evolve : The dominance of keywords is waning.

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Travel Media Group

APRIL 16, 2025

And we then work with the brands, the sellers in those industries to connect with those buyers. We’ll position those brands specifically to buyers with buyers intent in the marketplace, looking for things like that. So what are the technologies and the solutions in, in hotels that can do that? So, a lot of fascinating things.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 15, 2025

Operating in partnership with High Boy Ventures, a residential real estate development company, Placemakr Salt Lake City at Brix offers a blend of residential and hospitality-style stays catering to both short-term visitors and long-term residents.

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Hotel Business

JULY 10, 2025

“This financing represents a strong endorsement of the asset, the brand, and the sponsor,” said Evan Hurd, principal/managing director, RobertDouglas. TPI has delivered a truly irreplaceable, institutional-quality resort on one of Florida’s most coveted beachfronts, backed by a category-defining brand in Margaritaville.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 5, 2025

Blending the experience of a boutique luxury hotel with the exclusive atmosphere of a private club focused on health and wellness, the brand is designed to serve university and hospital communities. At the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference in New York, A.F. Canta launched University Hotels.

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Hotel Business

MAY 29, 2025

With experience as general counsel in the food and beverage space, he brings a blend of legal and industry expertise to the world of real estate and corporate law. His insight and network from the hospitality and real estate sectors will bring immediate value to both new and existing clients.

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