Briefs: Sofitel expands in the U.A.E.; Moxy arrives in N.C.
SOFITEL EXPANDS IN U.A.E.: Sofitel, the luxury hotel brand by Accor, has expanded its presence in the U.A.E. and opened a seaside resort in Ras Al Khaimah. The new Sofitel…
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GHA expands portfolio with addition of four new brands
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the alliance of independent hotel brands, has widened its global reach and expanded its presence in Norway, the U.A.E., Malaysia and Greece. GHA has welcomed Unike…
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How to address the challenge of delayed hotel property improvement plans
In the hospitality industry, property improvement plans, better known as PIPs, play a pivotal role in maintaining the quality and competitiveness of hotels. These plans outline necessary upgrades and renovations…
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Weller, Pegasus unveil masterplan for Six Senses Grand Bahama
Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors, developers of Six Senses Grand Bahama, have unveiled the masterplan for the over $250-million development on the northernmost island of The Bahamas archipelago.…
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Briefs: The Ritz-Carlton arrives in Morocco; voco opens in Stockholm
THE RITZ-CARLTON ARRIVES IN MOROCCO: The Ritz-Carlton has expanded its African footprint and debuted in Morocco with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam. Sitting on 440 hectares of…
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Yes, there are too many hotel brands. Who cares.
Pop quiz: What lodging company owns the Park Hyatt brand? Too easy? Ok, let’s try another. What lodging company owns Thompson Hotels? Give up? It’s kind of a trick question…
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Room00 Group acquires Spain’s TOC Hostels for €20M
Room00 Group, the primary platform for hostels and boutique hotels in Spain’s Iberian Peninsula, along with the Dorsa Holding Group have acquired TOC Hostels for €20 million. The partners have…
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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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