Denis Stackeusky - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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Starwood Hotels plans 1 Hotel in Hudson Valley, N.Y.

🏖 Starwood Hotels unveils plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley on Fifth Lake, Ulster County, N.Y. The development spans 775 acres, featuring orchards, caves, and three lakes. Residences are set for sale in summer 2026, with the resort opening in 2028. The site, once Williams Lake Hotel, is now largely a nature preserve. The resort will host 100 rooms, with design by ODA, and include dining, wellness, and outdoor activities.

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HEI takes over management of four Orlando-area hotels

🏨 HEI Hotels & Resorts is now managing a portfolio of four Marriott-branded hotels in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida, owned by L+R Hotels. The portfolio includes the Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort and the Marriott Orlando Village complex, with a total of 1,590 rooms. The Sheraton is undergoing renovations of guest rooms, public spaces, and 40,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotels are strategically positioned near Disney, Universal, and Sea World theme parks.

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7 luxury travel trends shaping 2026

🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts predicts future luxury travel trends for 2026, emphasizing sports, heritage, wellness, design, pet travel, nature, and boutique seafaring. Sportcations connect hotel stays with events like Houston Rockets games and Jaipur polo matches. Heritage hotels open in historical buildings, such as Serras Sevilla in a 20th-century site. Wellness programs integrate tech, like red-light therapy in Florida. Boutique cruises expand in Egypt, and pet services flourish, including a dog fragrance in New York.

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Aparium Group’s Hotel Heron in Alexandria, Va., joins Curio Collection by Hilton

🏨 Hotel Heron in Alexandria, VA, has joined Curio Collection by Hilton. Managed by Aparium Hotel Group, the 134-room hotel is located in Old Town Alexandria, about eight miles from Washington, D.C. It includes the KILN restaurant, a craft cocktail bar, and a rooftop venue. This marks the second Curio Collection hotel in the DMV region.

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Drury breaks ground on Nashville Southeast Plaza Hotel

🏨 Drury Hotels has begun construction on the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms in Antioch, Tennessee. This will be the fourth Drury hotel near Nashville. The hotel will feature 180 guest rooms and over 1,500 sq. ft. of meeting space, accommodating up to 150 attendees. It will offer amenities such as daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, and an indoor pool. The hotel aims to employ around 50 staff members upon opening.

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Davidson Hospitality’s Pivot vertical to manage FORTH Atlanta

🏨 Pivot will manage FORTH Atlanta, a hotel and social club in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward, for New City Properties. The 16-story diagrid tower features a 196-room hotel, including 39 extended-stay units, four dining venues, a 9,700-square-foot event space, an outdoor pool, and a 20,000-square-foot fitness center. It houses the Forth Club, a private social club. This collaboration integrates hospitality and a social club under Davidson Hospitality Group’s lifestyle platform, leveraging local development in the vibrant area.

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Noble Investment Group makes second WoodSpring Suites haul in six months

🏨 Noble Investment Group has acquired 14 WoodSpring Suites hotels in high-growth markets, following a previous acquisition of 16 similar hotels in May. This strategic move is part of Noble's focus on Branded Long-Term Accommodations, enhancing its presence in the extended-stay segment. The portfolio was bought below replacement cost through an off-market process, requiring minimal capital investment. This transaction aligns with Noble's strategy of scaling operations through disciplined underwriting and direct acquisitions.

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Stonebridge to operate Margaritaville Resort outside Houston

🏝️ Stonebridge, a Denver-based company, will manage the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, in Montgomery, Texas. This 186-acre resort offers 335 guestrooms, 32 cottages, and 303 suites. It features 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, eight dining options, a fitness center, spa, courts, an 18-hole golf course, a waterpark, and an 80-slip marina. Located 45 minutes from Houston, it offers access to local golf, boating, and wineries. Stonebridge is enhancing its Margaritaville partnership.

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Crestline to manage two Orlando/SeaWorld hotels

🏨 Apple Hospitality REIT has selected Crestline Hotels & Resorts to manage two properties in Orlando: SpringHill Suites by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites, each offering 200 guestrooms. Both hotels are strategically located on International Drive near attractions like SeaWorld, Disney World, and Universal Resorts. Crestline's CEO, James Carroll, emphasized their strong partnership and commitment to service excellence. This appointment enhances Crestline's portfolio in key U.S. markets, especially in Orlando.

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Valor Hospitality grows UK portfolio to 40 hotels

📈 Valor Hospitality Partners expanded its portfolio from 17 hotels in 2021 to 40 in 2026, managing over 7,000 rooms in the UK. Recent additions include four hotels from Tower Hotel Management, adding around 700 rooms and 17 meeting spaces. Valor, founded in 2012 in Atlanta, now oversees over 100 properties in 65 cities across 22 countries. Recognized as a top employer by The Times, Valor emphasizes operational excellence and workplace culture.

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