Denis Stackeusky - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 9

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Qatar Airways and IHG launch corporate rewards partnership

✈️ Qatar Airways and IHG Hotels & Resorts partner to align Beyond Business with IHG Business Edge programs, enhancing corporate travel rewards. Enrollees in IHG Business Edge get free membership, IHG One Rewards Gold Elite status, and 50,000 bonus Qrewards after their first Qatar Airways flight. Qatar Airways, awarded "World’s Best Business Class" by Skytrax in 2025, offers additional perks like free Starlink Wi-Fi. This collaboration supports evolving corporate travel needs through combined network benefits.

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MCHG acquires Homewood Suites Saratoga Springs

🏨 Maine Course Hospitality Group acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Saratoga Springs, New York, adding its 27th hotel. The 113-suite property is near Saratoga Race Course and Skidmore College. Amenities include in-room kitchens, breakfast, socials, a fitness center, and an indoor pool. CEO Sean Riley expressed enthusiasm for joining the Saratoga community. The acquisition strengthens MCHG's presence across New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and Florida, as they continue expanding their portfolio.

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bohème boutique hotel set to open in Austin next year

🏨 Elysian Real Estate Group will open bohème, a boutique hotel, in East Austin by summer 2026 at 400 Comal St. The hotel will have 20 rooms, including 14 standard rooms and six unique suites. Originally a sustainable apartment building, it’s redeveloped with Baldridge Architects. Amenities include a rooftop bar and a first-floor grocer. Each suite reflects Austin’s culture, like The Outlaw and The Muse. The project celebrates Austin’s art, music, and innovation.

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Brookfield scoops up Phoenix’s largest hotel

🏨 Blackstone sold the 1,003-room Sheraton Phoenix Downtown to Brookfield Asset Management. Located in Phoenix, it features 112,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including the 27,200 sq. ft. Phoenix Ballroom. Opened in 2008 and renovated for $45 million in 2020, the hotel spans 806,481 sq. ft. It offers three dining venues, a 4,300 sq. ft. fitness center, and an outdoor pool. 🏨

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Equinox Hotels expands with Anguilla resort launch

🏝️ Equinox Hotels is expanding to the Caribbean with Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara, at Anguilla's South West End. The resort features 62 rooms, 18 oceanfront villas, 18 upland villas, and 35 branded residences. Developed by South West Harbour Inc., it includes a 118-berth marina for vessels up to 240 feet. Amenities include an Equinox Club, spa, and luxury shopping. Christie’s International handles sales, and RCP Finance structured the partnership. Equinox emphasizes luxury and high-performance living.

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Crestline to manage new Hoya Hotel Georgetown

🏨 Crestline Hotels & Resorts will manage the Hoya Hotel at Georgetown, set to open in summer 2026 on the Hilltop campus in Washington, D.C. The project includes 146 guest rooms and 13,000 square feet of event space. The hotel marks a return of on-campus lodging after four decades. Crestline, with over 20 years of experience in university hotels, aims to blend hospitality with academic needs, having managed properties at Georgia Tech and Emory University.

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Noble Investment opens Courtyard by Marriott in San Diego

📍 Noble Investment Group has opened the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy after a complete renovation. The 334-room hotel, located in San Diego's Little Italy, features over 10,000 sq. ft. of event space, a Skydeck pool, and the Orexi restaurant. Little Italy grants easy access to local attractions. San Diego's diverse demand sources, including conventions and the military, boost the hospitality sector. Noble sees this investment as a long-term strategic move.

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Mandarin Oriental Jeddah to open in 2030

🏨 Mandarin Oriental, Jeddah, scheduled for a 2030 opening, will feature a hotel and residences at Jeddah Central on the Red Sea. Designed by KPF, it includes 140 guestrooms, 115 apartments, and 187 residences. Amenities: five dining venues, entertainment, spa, and event spaces. Collaborators include Jeddah Central Development Company. Jeddah, a hub with six million annual visitors, aims to enhance its global business and cultural appeal with this development.

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Kerzner to develop Atlantis and One&Only properties in Jeddah

🏠 Kerzner International and Midad Real Estate will develop Atlantis and One&Only properties in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Part of the Jeddah Central masterplan, these developments will be 30 minutes from Jeddah International Airport. The Atlantis Jeddah will feature 800 rooms, over 20 dining concepts, and Aquaventure Waterpark. The One&Only resort will include the brand's first Private Homes in Saudi Arabia. Both projects emphasize sustainability and aim to elevate Jeddah's global hospitality status.

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IHG strengthens ties in Saudi Arabia

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its Saudi footprint by signing a dual management agreement with Mosa bin Abdul Aziz Al-Mosa and Sons. By early 2027, the 232-room Crowne Plaza Al Khobar Al Bandariyah will open near the Corniche, while the 106-room Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard will open in the Al-Suwaidi district by late 2026. The projects support Saudi Vision 2030 and add to IHG’s 46 operational hotels and 60 in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

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