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Denis Stackeusky

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Mandarin Oriental set to upgrade its Hong Kong and Bangkok locations

🏡 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group invests in flagship properties in Hong Kong and Bangkok, led by CEO Laurent Kleitman. Hong Kong's $100-million renovation by Hubert de Malherbe, Jeffrey Wilkes, and Thierry Lemaire starts mid-2025, ends late 2026. Bangkok's ongoing renovation follows 2019 River Wing restoration, with completion by year-end, anticipating 150th anniversary in 2026. Enhancements include designer suites, dining concepts by Daniele Cason and Daniel Boulud, and wellness facilities, upholding the luxury heritage and catering to modern travelers.
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Firm behind Trailborn acquires Jackson Hole resort

❄ Castle Peak Holdings acquired Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyo., joining the Trailborn brand. This is their largest transaction to date. In late 2020, Trailborn partnered with Marriott International for bookings and Marriott Bonvoy points. The portfolio includes 559 rooms across five locations, with more in development. Snow King features eight acres, ski-in/ski-out, meeting spaces, and proximity to national parks. Renovations will upgrade public areas and amenities. Trailborn's current operations are in Wrightsville Beach, N.C.; Williams, Ariz.; Estes Park, Colo.; Highlands, N.C., and soon in Mendocino, Calif.
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Meyer Jabara adds Courtyard near Clemson University

🏨 Meyer Jabara Hotels and Pappas Hotels acquired Courtyard by Marriott Clemson, located over a mile from Clemson University, South Carolina. It's their second joint property and the fourth in South Carolina for Meyer Jabara. Renovations are slated for summer, focusing on flooring, The Bistro, lobby, and meeting areas expansion. This will be Meyer Jabara's 15th Marriott-managed property. The hotel, at 201 Canoy Lane, boasts an outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and 24-hour Market, catering especially to corporate clients near the university. The area houses over 29,000 Clemson students, making the hotel a prime spot for visitors. Renovations aim to modernize and enhance the guest experience, ensuring its status as a top accommodation choice.
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Accor expands luxury portfolio in Portugal with signing of Sofitel Porto

🏦 Accor and Propreal Capital Partners to open Sofitel Porto in 2028, the second Sofitel in Portugal after Lisbon. The hotel, located in Porto's historic center, will occupy a protected building with preserved façade, offering 132 rooms across 11,000 square meters, featuring restaurants, bars, event space, and landscaped areas. Interior designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the hotel aims to blend Portuguese materials with Sofitel’s French heritage. Sofitel Porto marks Accor’s first luxury hotel in Porto, complementing their existing Novotel, Mercure, and ibis brands. Propreal will manage the development, focusing on luxury hospitality and cultural integration.
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Hilton to open a Waldorf Astoria in Turks and Caicos

🏖 Hilton to open Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay in 2028, marking the brand's debut in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The resort and residential development on Dellis Cay will include 175 units—62 hotel guest rooms and suites, plus 113 branded residences, and will be accessible by a 25-minute boat transfer from Providenciales. The residential portion will feature 65 units, including nine six-bedroom ocean villas, eight five-bedroom beachfront villas, and 48 condominium keys. Amenities will include a 13,455-square-foot spa, 1,600-square-foot fitness center, multiple pools, and over 3,000 square feet of event space. Hilton’s current regional pipeline boasts over 130 properties under development in the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Stonebridge adds MC Hotel in Montclair, N.J.

🏡 Stonebridge Companies has acquired the MC Hotel in Montclair, N.J., a member of the Autograph Collection, through a partnership with CSP MC Partners LP. The 159-room, eight-story hotel features a rooftop bar with views of Manhattan, over 3,000 square feet of rooftop space, and more than 8,000 square feet of event space. The MC Hotel is well-situated near the Wellmont Theater, Montclair State University, and the Montclair Art Museum. It also boasts a permanent art collection and is integrated with the local arts scene. Stonebridge's portfolio expansion strengthens its Northeast presence with this urban lifestyle hotel.
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Loews Hotels opens Helios Grand at Epic Universe

🌈 Loews Hotels & Co opened the 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel, adjacent to Universal Epic Universe theme park in Orlando. The hotel joins the resort's Signature Collection alongside Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort. The Helios Grand Hotel marks Loews' 11th Universal Orlando hotel, totaling over 11,000 guest rooms, and offers Early Park Admission and a rooftop bar. Guest rooms feature Epic Universe views, with options like Presidential and Kids’ Suites. Dining options include Bar Helios and Flora Taverna. The hotel boasts solar and lunar themed décor, with amenities like the Court of the Sun terrace. This venture continues a 25-year partnership between Loews and Universal Orlando.
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Fairmont opens Golden Prague in Old Town

🏦 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens Fairmont Golden Prague in Czech Republic's Old Town near Pařížská Boulevard. Architect Karel Filsak designed the original 1970s brutalist building. Renovation preserved ash wood posts, glass chandeliers, gilded lighting, and Czech design elements. The hotel offers 320 rooms, suites, serviced residences, and a 15,000-square-foot wellness area with a unique L-shaped pool. It features six dining venues, including Zlata Praha rooftop restaurant and Golden Eye with modern Asian cuisine. An art collection with restored Czech works decorates the hotel. There's a Fairmont Gold section with private check-in, a 6,500-square-foot ballroom, and rooftop boardrooms. CEO Omer Acar highlights the expansion in Europe, with notable properties like Le Montreux Palace, The Savoy, and La Hacienda Costa Del Sol.
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Kempinski expands partnership with BTG in China; teases new brand

🏨 Kempinski Hotels and BTG Hotels Group continue a partnership over 20 years, strengthening their luxury and lifestyle presence in China with a multi-year investment plan. The collaboration will grow Kempinski’s Chinese heritage hotel portfolio, launch a new lifestyle brand targeting 200 hotels in five years, and expand the NUO and Bristoria brands. Key Co., a joint venture company established in 2001, manages 22 hotels. Kempinski first entered China in 1992 and extended their agreement with BTG Hotels in 2018 for another 50 years. The growth strategy is part of Kempinski's global initiative to regain market leadership and reposition its brand.
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Tampa’s Saddlebrook Resort sets out on $92M renovation project

🏌️ Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa Bay, undergoing a $92-million transformation, includes redesigning a 480-acre property, its lobby, 451 guestrooms, event spaces, dining options, and golf courses. Rees Jones will overhaul the golf facilities, which will feature a new 27-hole layout. The resort offers a digital golf studio, 43 tennis courts, and over 215,000 square feet for events. The renovation, led by EoA Group and backed by Mast Capital and Amzak Capital, aims to blend tradition with innovation.
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