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In HQ Hotels, Sam Nazarian is back, and reminding people who he still is

“The Hills,” an American reality show that examined a group of glamorous, bratty, young Angelenos as they navigated the nightlife and brunch spots of L.A., was a mid-aughts phenom”: A…

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Briefs: HVMG adds to management portfolio; Kimpton’s third location in NYC

HVMG TO MANAGE BLOOMINGTON EMBASSY SUITES: Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) has assumed management of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis. The Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator will also oversee a…

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Driftwood Capital closes $330M fund focusing on Florida’s Space Coast

Driftwood Capital has closed its latest fund, Driftwood Florida Space Coast Portfolio, LP, which focuses on the acquisition and development of existing and soon-to-break-ground hotel assets in Florida’s “Space Coast.”…

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Briefs: Monterey Beach Hotel opens; Spark by Hilton checks in Canada

MONTEREY BEACH HOTEL OPENS: Ascendant Capital Partners has partnered with Highgate and Centerbridge Partners to announce the opening of Monterey Beach Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel in Monterey, Calif.…

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Briefs: NewcrestImage acquires DoubleTree Suites; IHG signs Regent Residences in Middle East

NEWCRESTIMAGE ACQUIRES DOUBLETREE SUITES: NewcrestImage has acquired the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Columbus Downtown in Ohio. The acquisition price and seller’s details were not disclosed. Located in the downtown,…

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Office valuations have plummeted. Now what?

The rise of remote work and interest rates has on balance produced a glut of vacant office space, particularly in buildings located in downtown urban cores. As a result, there…

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People on the Move: Accor, Atlantis Resorts, SH Hotels & Resorts, Rosewood Hotels, Zeal Hotels, JW Marriott Orlando

ACCOR APPOINTS BRAND PRESIDENTS Accor has appointed two presidents to lead its premium, midscale and economy brands. Benoît Racle has been named global brand president-premium (including Pullman, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, Angsana…

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Briefs: Rosewood residences in Florida; Palisociety adds to Le Petit Pali portfolio

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ROSEWOOD HOMES IN FLORIDA: Construction has started on the Rosewood Residences Naples. The 42-unit waterfront condominium development is located on the beach in Naples, Fla. The Ronto…

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How hotels—and guests—can benefit from text-messaging engagement

Here’s a novel thought: Technology should complement the human element, not overshadow it. In hospitality, the goal is to use tech to make guests feel valued and understood, not to…

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The U.S. remains most powerful travel market, finds WTTC study

The U.S. emerged as the most powerful travel and tourism market in the world, contributing a record $2.36 trillion to the country’s economy in 2023, a recent study has revealed.…

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In HQ Hotels, Sam Nazarian is back, and reminding people who he still is

Briefs: HVMG adds to management portfolio; Kimpton’s third location in NYC

Driftwood Capital closes $330M fund focusing on Florida’s Space Coast

Briefs: Monterey Beach Hotel opens; Spark by Hilton checks in Canada

Briefs: NewcrestImage acquires DoubleTree Suites; IHG signs Regent Residences in Middle East

Office valuations have plummeted. Now what?

People on the Move: Accor, Atlantis Resorts, SH Hotels & Resorts, Rosewood Hotels, Zeal Hotels, JW Marriott Orlando

Briefs: Rosewood residences in Florida; Palisociety adds to Le Petit Pali portfolio

How hotels—and guests—can benefit from text-messaging engagement

The U.S. remains most powerful travel market, finds WTTC study

The Future of Revenue Management Is Strategic Leadership – LodgIQ

Influence Society Publishes Q2 Edition of Societies Quarterly for Visionary Hoteliers

Case Study: Refinery Hotel Redefines Revenue Management with LodgIQ

Google‘s Search Volume Hasn’t Dropped… But ChatGPT Is Quietly Reshaping the Future of Search | Malte Karstan

If more of your store sales start on TikTok lately, you might wanna read this. | Mert Damlapinar

Plot twist: The biggest threat to Google's travel dominance isn't another search engine 🤯 | Dan Hocking

Winning as a Team: What Baseball Can Teach Hospitality Leaders About Culture and Performance – Edward Mady

The new front door to your hotel isn't your website. | Greg Bringardner

The Future of Revenue Management Is Strategic Leadership – LodgIQ

Influence Society Publishes Q2 Edition of Societies Quarterly for Visionary Hoteliers

Case Study: Refinery Hotel Redefines Revenue Management with LodgIQ

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