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Park Hyatt St. Kitts appoints new GM

📌 Mariano Silvestri, a seasoned professional with over 20 years in the industry, is the new general manager of Park Hyatt St. Kitts, located in Christophe Harbor, Banana Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis. This resort features 124 accommodations, including 77 guest rooms, 44 suites, and 3 villas. Silvestri’s past roles include positions at Hyatt properties in China and Argentina. His appointment coincides with the resort's updates in villa options, dining, and spa facilities.

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StepStone Hospitality adds two hotels to managed portfolio

🏨 StepStone Hospitality expanded its management to include Le Méridien Indianapolis and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Clayton/St. Louis Galleria Area. Le Méridien is in downtown Indianapolis near key venues, while the Hampton Inn & Suites is in Clayton's business district. StepStone, based in Providence, RI, aims to deliver exceptional guest experiences and value for ownership through tailored strategies.

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Hilton’s Oceana Santa Monica appoints new GM

📈 Michelle Hacker has been appointed as the general manager of Oceana Santa Monica, a Hilton LXR Hotels & Resorts property. Coming from The h.wood Group in Los Angeles, Hacker brings nearly a decade of hospitality experience. Her past roles include general manager and floor manager at Tap 42 Sports Bar. Her appointment comes as the hotel plans to launch La Monique, a new dining spot. Oceana Santa Monica is a beachfront, suites-only luxury hotel.

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Karla Aabo named managing director of The Fifth Avenue Hotel, COO of Flâneur Hospitality

📑 Karla Aabo appointed managing director of The Fifth Avenue Hotel and COO of Flâneur Hospitality. Aabo has 25+ years of luxury hotel experience. Her career began at Mandarin Oriental, Asia, and included roles at Crosby Street Hotel, Gramercy Park Hotel, and Austin Proper Hotel. Most recently, she was managing director at Montauk Yacht Club. Alex Ohebshalom, CEO, praised Aabo's visionary leadership for evolving the hotel with new experiences.

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IHG signs Crowne Plaza Hotel near Disneyland Paris

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, along with Proark, will convert a 250-room property into Crowne Plaza Paris – Marne-la-Vallée by late 2026. Located in Magny-le-Hongre, near Disneyland Paris, the hotel will feature pools, restaurants, and meeting facilities. The project enhances IHG’s European portfolio, joining over 90 European Crowne Plaza hotels. France, a key market, will host over 10 IHG properties. The brand's global presence includes 400 locations.

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Hilton introduces Conrad brand in Germany with Conrad Hamburg

📍 Conrad Hamburg, Germany's first Conrad Hotel, opened in the historic Levantehaus in Hamburg. The hotel features 283 rooms, including 28 studios and 29 suites, with a 232-square-metre Presidential Suite. The property showcases German art, a 1,000-square-metre spa with Hamburg’s longest indoor pool, and nine event spaces for up to 220 guests. Dining includes the Latin American GRETA OTO restaurant seating 158, and a cigar lounge. Located on Hamburg’s Kunstmeile, it's part of Hilton Honors.

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First Hospitality appoints chief growth officer

🏨 Kathleen Hollis has been appointed as chief growth officer at First Hospitality, announced by president and CEO David Duncan. She will lead business development, targeting new markets and hotel acquisitions. Hollis previously expanded Evolution Hospitality's portfolio from 27 to 90 hotels. First Hospitality, founded 40 years ago, manages hotels across the U.S. Hollis brings expertise from the lifestyle and full-service sectors, enhancing First Hospitality's growth strategy and portfolio diversification.

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Park Hyatt Tokyo to reopen after major refurbishment

🏖️ Park Hyatt Tokyo, located on the 39th to 52nd floors of Shinjuku Park Tower, reopens on December 9, 2024, following a property-wide refurbishment that began in May 2024. Reservations open on September 24. Parisian Studio Jouin Manku led the redesign, enhancing guestrooms, suites, and dining spaces. Notable upgrades feature Italian Frette linens, Aesop products, and Nespresso machines. Alain Ducasse's Girandole offers modern Parisian brasserie cuisine, while The Peak Lounge & Bar presents a glass atrium with urban views.

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Inside stayATP suites: A thoughtful apartment-style approach that serves both extended-stay and transient demand.

🏨 stayAPT Suites celebrated its 40th location with a "40 Acts of Kindness" initiative, providing meaningful community contributions. The brand features apartment-style suites with a living room, full kitchen, and private bedroom, appealing to both long-term and short-term guests. Operating with 5-7 staff per property, aided by technology and a resident manager, reduces daily turnover. stayAPT Suites caters to various demographics, including business professionals, military personnel, and families, offering flexibility without sacrificing comfort or efficiency.

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Raffles launches second chapter of global campaign ‘The Butler Did It’

📸 Raffles Hotels & Resorts launched the second part of ‘The Butler Did It’ campaign in London, featuring iconic butler service at Raffles London at The OWO. The narrative includes Tim Easton as the Butler and guests like Henry Golding and Jacquetta Wheeler. The campaign blends historical ambiance with modern storytelling, offering experiences like afternoon tea and personalized stories. Raffles expands globally with new hotels in Jaipur and Sentosa and future openings in Jeddah, Lake Como, Los Cabos, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

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