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Intercontinental New York Barclay appoints director of sales & marketing

📈 Intercontinental New York Barclay has appointed Matthew Davis as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. Davis, with a career in hospitality since 1991, joined the hotel in 2017 and held the role of director of sales since 2020. Owned by 111 East 48th Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG, the hotel aims to drive revenue, enhance guest engagement, and maintain key client relationships under his leadership. Davis previously held leadership roles at Millennium Hotels and Resorts, and Jumeirah Essex House.

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Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris names new GM

🏨 Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Paris, appointed Philippe Clarinval as general manager. With 20+ years in luxury hospitality, Clarinval has experience with Shangri-La properties in Southeast Asia, The Omnia and Carlton Hotel in Switzerland, and Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel. He also teaches at École Hôtelière de Lausanne and consults for Oxford Leadership and Forbes Business Council. Prince de Galles, opened in 1929, offers 116 rooms and 43 suites.

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Guatemala tourism spending set to rise by 2035: WTTC

🌎 Guatemala's travel sector is projected to see international visitor spending rise from $1.5B in 2019 to $2.6B by 2035, a 72% increase. Visitor spending will grow at a 4.1% CAGR (2025-2035), outpacing overall economic growth. In 2024, the sector will account for $6.1B, up 11% from 2019, and employ over 541,000 people, rising to 703,700 by 2035. Women hold 46.1% of tourism jobs. Taxes generated $1.2B in 2023, or 10% of government revenue.

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Hotel Equities adds first Hyatt Regency to portfolio

🏨 Hotel Equities will manage the 182-room Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina located in Atlanta, Georgia. This marks the first Hyatt Regency in their portfolio. Situated in the Perimeter Center district, this hotel offers a rooftop pool, three dining options, and event spaces. It is close to major corporate offices like Cox and Mercedes-Benz. Currently, Hotel Equities operates 13 hotels in Georgia, strengthening its presence in the state.

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Drury Hotels breaks ground on Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Ala.

🏨 Drury Hotels is constructing the Drury Plaza Hotel Mobile in Mobile, Alabama, on the site of a former Drury Inn & Suites. This will be Alabama's fifth Drury hotel. The hotel will feature 186 rooms, over 1,900 sq. ft. of meeting space, free hot breakfast, complimentary evening snacks, free Wi-Fi, and amenities like a 24-hour business center, outdoor pool, and spa. Flexible meeting space accommodates up to 270 attendees.

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Starwood Hotels adds Stéphanie Segaux as VP of development EMEA

📌 Stéphanie Segaux has been appointed as vice president of development for Starwood Hotels in the EMEA region, based in Amsterdam. Reporting to Chief Development Officer Abhay Bakaya, she will focus on new opportunities following openings in London and Copenhagen. Segaux, previously with Rosewood Hotel Group, will target projects in Paris, Crete, Rome, Florence, Dubai, and Riyadh. Starwood Hotels operates nearly 20 hotels globally and has over 20 projects in development.

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Valor Hospitality to open first Le Méridien hotel in Cincinnati

🏨 Valor Hospitality Partners is expanding into Ohio with The Summit Hotel in Cincinnati, joining Marriott International as Le Méridien, marking the brand's city debut. The hotel, featuring 239 rooms, 32,600 square feet of event space, and 19 meeting rooms, is located in Madison Square, near downtown Cincinnati. Valor's CDO, Dwayne Marshall, highlights the area’s residential and commercial growth. AT Hospitality’s VP Gaurav Sindhi emphasizes the partnership's commitment to exceptional guest experiences.

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Davidson Hospitality names EVP & managing director for luxury & international division

📈 Davidson Hospitality Group has appointed Steve Contos as Executive Vice President, Managing Director – Luxury & International to enhance its luxury and international markets. Previously, Contos oversaw 78 hotels and resorts at Marriott International. He served as executive vice president of operations for Davidson Hotels and Resorts and had roles in Florida and Louisiana. Contos brings experience from managing the Orlando Grande Lakes Resort complex, which includes a 1,000-room JW Marriott and 564-room Ritz Carlton.

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COMO Hotels to operate hotel and residences in Melbourne

🏨 In early 2028, COMO Hotels and Resorts will debut on Melbourne's St Kilda Road, marking their second Australian property. The project includes 102 hotel rooms and 54 residences, along with a COMO Shambhala wellness center. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, the development will feature a restaurant, café, and bar. COMO operates 18 properties globally and enters Australia's east coast for the first time. The development is a collaboration with Orchard Piper and The Carter Group.

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Sonesta launches extended-stay extension for Americas Best Value Inn brand

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation launches Americas Best Value Studios by Sonesta, an extended stay brand, in 2025. Each studio features a kitchenette, bi-weekly housekeeping, and mandatory laundry. Designed for secondary and tertiary markets, it offers value-driven accommodations with pet-friendly options. Franchisees can manage properties with limited staffing. Guests benefit from Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty points. This expansion addresses the rising demand for long-term stays at affordable prices.

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