Colin Tessier

🍴 In San Diego, California, the Sheraton San Diego Resort unveils Shorelight, a new restaurant in the Bay Tower overlooking San Diego Bay and northern Coronado Island. With coastal-themed interiors, Shorelight offers a menu that transitions from breakfast to dinner featuring items like omelettes, Caesar salads, spicy tuna crudo, and tiramisu. The restaurant aims to provide a relaxed, home-like dining experience, blending fresh, flavorful dishes with breathtaking views.

📍 Hampton by Hilton expanded since its 3,000th hotel opening in 2024, marking its 40th anniversary and 40th country entry. In January, it debuted in Africa with the Sandton Grayston location and signed a deal in February to open 75 hotels in India. Hampton promotes unique service culture, "Hamptonality," backed by a 100% guarantee. The new prototype launched in late 2023 enhances efficiency and user-friendliness. Innovations include a retail program and evolving service experience.

🏨 In 2025, My Place Hotels of America expanded by opening its largest hotel in Las Vegas and its debut in Arkansas. The company plans a 15% growth by year-end, surpassing 100 franchises. Founders emphasize franchisee relationships and balance in hotel offerings. The company’s approach includes direct communication with franchisees, aiming for innovation in the evolving extended-stay market. Feedback and simplicity are integral to My Place’s adaptive design, enhancing its dynamic revenue model amid increased competition.

📍 Since 2016, Tru by Hilton has expanded to over 300 hotels globally, with recent openings in Vietnam, Chile, and Colombia. Brand Leader Andrew Harp highlighted a refreshed prototype introduced in May and revealed another 300 hotels are in the pipeline. Known for its unique circular front desk design, Tru emphasizes personal service. Harp praised the brand’s team for high customer satisfaction, noting Tru’s momentum is stronger than ever, promising continued expansion worldwide.