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Jay Levell, Ryan Hanks launch Long Road Partners

Hotel Business

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. This isn’t about chasing trends.

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Westgate Resorts updates executive team

Hotel Business

“We’re excited to introduce these new leaders who will enable our business to scale and deliver the best possible experience for our owners and guests. 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.

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HB Exclusive: Mirbeau Inn & Spas celebrates 25 years

Hotel Business

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. Dal Pos, general counsel, The Mirbeau Companies. “Its

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HB on the Scene: Michael Bluhm, Mit Shah offer investment insights at NYU Forum

Hotel Business

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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Hyatt completes Playa Hotels & Resorts acquisition

Hotel Business

“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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Wellness Residential growth lessons for hotels from THE WELL Founders

eHotelier

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. It’s now the second healthiest city in the United States, with the most number of people who exercise for 90 minutes or more per week.

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Method Co. welcomes two industry powerhouses to its leadership team

Hotel Designs

has announced the addition of two distinguished real estate industry veterans, Dan Mullen and James Nozar, to its leadership team and head its development… Method Co. as its Chief Business Officer and President of Method Concepts, bringing a legacy of spearheading groundbreaking real estate ventures.