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OUTRIGGER’s Fiji resorts earn Green Key Certification

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OUTRIGGER’s Fiji resorts earn Green Key Certification

📍 OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, Fiji, earned Green Key Certification in December, becoming the first in the South Pacific to do so. Managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education, this certification highlights their sustainability efforts, including hiring locals and coral conservation. OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort was the first in OUTRIGGER’s global portfolio to gain this certification. OUTRIGGER aims to achieve Green Key Certification for all its 31 properties worldwide, enhancing their commitment to environmental responsibility.
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Why value engineering is failing hotels—and what needs to change

📈 Value engineering in hotel development should align design with commercial reality from the start, not as a late-stage cost-cutting tool. Often, it arrives too late, leading to diluted brands and increased costs. Early-stage integration can enhance guest experience and operational flow. Misunderstanding value engineering as mere cost reduction leads to lower-grade materials and higher long-term costs. Strategic, early incorporation ensures hotels remain distinctive and efficient, balancing lifecycle costs, brand identity, and guest satisfaction.
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AC Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown now open

🏨 AC Marriott Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown opened by First Martin Corporation and First Hospitality, located in Downtown Ann Arbor Main Street District, Michigan. Spread over 81,745 sq. ft., it features 139 rooms. The hotel includes local art, a solar array generating over 50 kWh daily, a sixth-floor lounge, and a 500 sq. ft. executive boardroom. The first AC Hotel in Ann Arbor, it offers modern amenities, marking the brand's fourth location in Michigan.
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Pazziella Capri joins Marriott’s Luxury Collection

🏨 Pazziella Capri will join Marriott’s Luxury Collection in spring 2026, following a partnership with The SNG Hotels Group. Situated in central Capri, near the Piazzetta and Via Camerelle, it features two villas, 25 rooms, and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs. Guests can enjoy Campanella restaurant, a pool, and on-site services. This collaboration aligns Pazziella with Luxury Collection standards, enhancing its hospitality while preserving its unique character.
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Capella opens luxury hotel in Galaxy Macau complex

🏨 Capella Hotel Group opened the 95-key Capella at Galaxy Macau, joining a lineup with Raffles and The Ritz-Carlton. The hotel offers suites and penthouses across 17 floors, featuring Parisian design and Michelin-starred dining. Amenities include personal butlers, private pools, and cultural experiences. The ground-floor lobby showcases a custom LED screen by artist Laura Cheung. Dining options include Botanica, with 48 seats, and Pony & Plume, offering over 650 whiskies.
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