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George Seli

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The Signature Suites at The Trail Hotel: Rooms With a View of Kentucky’s Famed Spirit

🍾 The Trail Hotel opened in May in Bardstown, Kentucky, transforming the historic 1970 Holiday Inn into a luxury bourbon-themed hotel with 95 rooms. Eight Signature Suites offer unique bourbon experiences. The Limestone Suite highlights bourbon's limestone water with historical maps, while the Mash Bill Suite focuses on bourbon grains with recipe cards. The Prohibition Suite evokes a 1920s speakeasy, and the Distiller’s Den Suite honors bourbon pioneers with themed decor.
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Shared Success: Best Practices for an Optimal Franchisor–Franchisee Relationship 

💼 BWH Hotels and Choice Hotels prioritize trust with franchisees through transparent communication and support. 🗓️ In 2024, Choice University saw nearly 2 million course completions, boosting LTR scores by 1.4 points. 🏆 Both brands emphasize franchisee success via learning resources, innovation, and recognition. 🌐 Multi-channel communication, including newsletters, webinars, and an online portal, ensures franchisee engagement. 🤝 Franchisee Tanna Zywina highlights BWH’s collaborative structure, enhancing relationships and hotel performance.
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Stepping Up Sanitation: The Increasing Power and Efficiency of Cleaners and Disinfectants   

🧪 In 2025, a study with over 500 hotel consumers emphasized sanitation as crucial for guest satisfaction. Since COVID-19, the hospitality industry has prioritized comprehensive disinfection, with products like Ecolab's Rapid Multi Surface Disinfectant Cleaner and Wexford Labs' Purefexion Wipes. These advancements, driven by efficiency and safety, cater to guests' expectations and enhance worker experience. The EPA's Safer Choice and Design for Environment logos guide sustainable product choices.
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Loews’ Universal Orlando Portfolio Sees Unprecedented Growth in the First Half of 2025

🏨 Loews Hotels & Co opened the Universal Helios Grand Hotel on April 16 in Universal Epic Universe, Orlando. This 500-room hotel is part of three new hotels launched within 100 days, totaling 11 properties and 11,000 rooms. The hotel features Mediterranean design, a statue of Apollo, and celestial themes. Dining options include Flora Taverna and Lotus Lagoon. Offering 4,648 sq ft of meeting space, it caters to small to mid-sized groups.
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Reimagining a Historic Residence: Belden House & Mews

🏨 Opened in April, Belden House & Mews is a full-service hotel in Litchfield, Connecticut, featuring 31 guestrooms and suites. Champalimaud Design led the renovation of the 1888 mansion, modernizing the Living Room with new furniture and lighting. The property includes a dining room, bar, bathhouse, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Local artists' works and restored historic features enhance its charm. Champalimaud collaborated with The Rug Company, Holland & Sherry, and B&B Italia.
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Anchored in Baltimore’s History: The William Fell Baltimore, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens

🏨 Hilton's Tapestry Collection expanded with The William Fell in Baltimore's Fell’s Point neighborhood. The historic 18th-century building, once a boardinghouse and bottling factory, reopened as Admiral Fell Inn in 1985. Now, it features modern amenities: overhauled guestrooms, a fitness center, and 2,400 sq. ft. of event space. The William Fell Tavern, led by Chef Tom Collins, offers local cuisine. Guests enjoy proximity to over 60 nearby restaurants and attractions.
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New Pyramid Global Hospitality COO Continues Focus on Big Data to Benefit Owners

📈 April 2023 saw Eric Habermann retire as COO of Pyramid Global Hospitality after seven years. Isaac Hicks, a 30-year hospitality veteran, succeeded him and transitioned management to a regional model while enhancing big data analytics with the NEO platform. Judy Brigham became CFO. In June, Pyramid expanded its U.S. portfolio with four resorts, and in November 2024, its European division merged with Axiom Hospitality, adding over 30 properties. These moves highlight Pyramid's growth and strategic advancements.
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