Denis Stackeusky - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Highline Hospitality adds Pittsburgh Marriott North, Avion to manage

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the Pittsburgh Marriott North, marking their 17th hotel and first in Pennsylvania. Located in Cranberry, 20 miles from Pittsburgh, the 298-room hotel features 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Highline's portfolio now includes 21 properties with over 4,600 rooms and assets over $1 billion. Avion Hospitality will manage the hotel. Built in 2003, it will undergo guestroom renovations to enhance its appeal.

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OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise joins GHA DISCOVERY

🏨 OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel joined GHA DISCOVERY, integrating with OUTRIGGER's global portfolio. In 2025, GHA DISCOVERY achieved record loyalty revenue. The 443-room hotel, formerly Princess Ka‘iulani’s ʻĀinahau estate, offers flexible accommodations for events and sports teams. It features Art + Flea markets and dining venues. The 2024 reimagination was influenced by local artists. GHA DISCOVERY connects 45 hotel brands, enhancing global competition while retaining brand identity.

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Meliá debuts its first hotel in The Maldives

🌊 Meliá Hotels International opened Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives in January, expanding its global reach to South Ari Atoll, Maldives. Guests reach the resort with a 30-minute seaplane from Malé International Airport. It features 100 oceanfront villas, four dining venues, and activities like snorkeling. Visitors enjoy two infinity pools and a spa. Gabriel Escarrer, CEO, highlights the Maldives as an exclusive destination. Meliá runs over 400 hotels globally.

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ESA opens Select Suites hotel in Sterling, Colo.

🏪 Extended Stay America unveils its Select Suites in Sterling, Colorado, featuring 104 suites equipped with full kitchens. Developed by Colorado Hospitality Services, the two-story hotel offers amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, and a recreation room. Nearby are key facilities like Sterling Regional MedCenter and Northeastern Junior College. Since launching in 2022, the Select Suites brand has expanded to over 200 locations, indicating strong demand for extended stay accommodations across the U.S.

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In new collection brand, IHG seeks to woo two cohorts: travelers and owners

📈 IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced Noted Collection, its 21st brand, targeting upscale conversions starting in EMEA. By 2035, IHG aims for over 150 Noted hotels globally. In 2025, IHG achieved a 13% rise in operating profit to $1.265 billion, with a 16% surge in adjusted earnings per share. RevPAR grew 1.5%, notably 4.6% in EMEAA. IHG opened 443 hotels, adding 65,078 rooms, and signed 102,054 rooms, with 52% as conversions.

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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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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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Nobu announces hotel and residences in The Maldives

Blog Post Excerpt 🌍 Nobu Hospitality, in collaboration with Sarat International, will launch the Nobu Hotel, Residences, and Restaurant Maldives on Munyafushi Island in Laamu Atoll. The resort will feature 56 villas and 10 private island residences, each with pavilion-style living and private beachfronts, complete with yachts. The central dining venue will host Nobu's Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Amenities include a spa, fitness facilities, and more, all harmoniously blending Japanese heritage with natural surroundings.

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