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Denis Stackeusky

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Nobu Hospitality announces second project in Poland

🏨 Nobu Hospitality plans a new development in Kraków, Poland, featuring a hotel, restaurant, and the first Nobu Residences in Eastern Europe, near the historic Old Town. The project includes 100 hotel rooms, 80 residences, a cultural district, and various amenities like a rooftop pool and fitness center. The cultural district will have a theatre, cinema, recording studio, and art gallery. This follows the Nobu Hotel Warsaw, opened in 2020, representing a new urbanism model.
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IHG opens 80th avid hotel

🏨 IHG’s avid hotels opened its 80th property, a 71-room hotel in Coralville, Iowa, near the University of Iowa. Owned by Westcor JD Royal Hospitality, it features a sound-reducing design and a revamped breakfast that includes scrambled eggs and premium coffee. The chain has 131 hotels in the pipeline, making it IHG's fastest-growing new-build brand. Other recent openings include the 118-room hotel in Querétaro, Mexico, and an 80-room hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Ritz-Carlton debuts its first Reserve property in Central and South America

🏨 The Athens Group opened Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, marking the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Central and South America. Developed with Mohari Hospitality and Gencom, it features 107 ocean-view rooms, treetop tents, a beach club, and seven dining options. Located near an Arnold Palmer golf course, it also includes 36 sold-out private residences designed for long-term family stays. This expansion reflects a commitment to luxury and cultural immersion.
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Marriott debuts StudioRes brand in Fort Myers, Fla.

🏨 Marriott International opened its first StudioRes property in Fort Myers, Florida, in partnership with Concord Hospitality and Whitman Peterson. This 124-room hotel marks Marriott's entry into the midscale extended stay segment nearly two years after the concept introduction. StudioRes aims at guests on long-term assignments, providing studio-style accommodations, communal spaces, and full kitchens. The brand plans to expand with over 40 properties across the U.S. and Canada by 2027.
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Ennismore expands in the Americas with new openings, signings

📚 Ennismore is expanding in the Americas with four new hotels in Mexico and Balfour Miami Beach joining the Morgans Originals collection. The Delano East Cape opens in 2029 in Los Cabos with 117 rooms, while Hyde Mexico City arrives later in 2023 with 215 rooms. Mama Shelter Mexico City opens in 2025 with 100 rooms. Ennismore’s first all-inclusive, SLS Playa Mujeres, launched in 2024 with 498 rooms. Mondrian Residences Hallandale Beach adds 250 condos.
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Sonesta opens Signature Inn near Miami Airport

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corp. opened Signature Inn Miami, a 119-room hotel at 7330 NW 36th Street near Miami International Airport. This marks Signature Inn's first entry into the Miami market. This location is the 15th Signature Inn in the U.S. and the 10th Sonesta-branded hotel in Miami. The hotel offers a retro-modern twist and participates in the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Signature Inn targets road trips, coastal towns, and urban areas.
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JLL arranges $136M Fairmont Orchid loan

🏨 JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group secured a $136 million refinancing for the 540-key Fairmont Orchid resort on Hawaii’s Big Island. The loan, arranged for Mirae Asset Global Investments through New York Life Real Estate Investors, spans five years at a fixed rate. Located within the 3,200-acre Mauna Lani Resort, it’s undergoing a $110 million renovation. The resort features a 10,000-square-foot pool and is minutes from Kona International Airport. Completion of Phase 1 is expected this year.
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Despite global headwinds, owners and developers remain optimistic, finds Wyndham report

🏨 Hotel owners remain optimistic about the future five years out, with 80% planning to expand despite economic volatility. Surveys conducted in February and May by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts revealed that 98% are open to new branding, and 96% see growth potential in extended-stay hotels. Technology is pivotal, with 61% investing in streaming and digital keys, and 90% harnessing AI. Wyndham's focus on tech and loyalty programs has boosted franchisee retention to nearly 96%.
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Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection opens new resort in Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach

🌴 Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened the 397-room AluaSoul Sunny Beach in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, part of its Inclusive Collection. Located between Flower Street and the Sunny Beach Promenade, it offers direct access to shops and nightlife. The hotel features two outdoor pools, a fitness center, spa, and six restaurants/bars. Guests can also enjoy the My Favorite Club with upgraded rooms and benefits like early check-in. It’s near Blue Flag beaches and the UNESCO town of Nessebar.
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CL Hotels taps Sage Hospitality to manage three independent properties

🏨 Sage Hospitality Group is partnering with CL Hotels, adding three properties: Hotel La Jolla (110 rooms) in San Diego, The Coachman Hotel (104 rooms) in Lake Tahoe, and Circa 39 Hotel (97 rooms) in Miami Beach. This strategic expansion, announced in 2025, enhances Sage’s presence in California and Florida. Hotel La Jolla underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2024. Sage will manage operations and dining at select properties, aligning with their focus on lifestyle hotels in popular destinations.
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