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Azul Hospitality takes over management of two Seattle hotels

🏨 Azul Hospitality Group is now managing two Seattle hotels: the 153-room Hotel Theodore and the 160-room Mayflower Park Hotel. Partnered with Provenance Hotels and NBP Capital, both properties have prime downtown locations. Hotel Theodore will join Hilton's Tapestry Collection this fall, while Mayflower Park, established in 1927, remains a Historic Hotels of America member. Azul aims to enhance operational performance and elevate guest experiences, maintaining each hotel's unique identity.

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The Ryokan Collection expands portfolio, introduces new luxury experiences

🏨 The Ryokan Collection expands its luxurious offerings in Japan with new properties and cultural experiences. Hakone Kairai in Hakone spans 20,000 sq ft, 70 mins from Tokyo. FUFU Tokyo Ginza boasts hot springs and garden views. Gora Kadan Fuji offers Mount Fuji views. Upcoming in 2025, Ryokan Shinsen presents a Swordsmith Experience, and Hanamurasaki introduces the Yamanaka Retreat Tour. Anabuki Tei features a Michelin-trained sushi chef. Enhancements aim for immersive, culturally rich stays.

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Rosewood Hotel Georgia welcomes new managing director

📅 Maykel Escalona has been appointed as the new managing director of Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Downtown Vancouver. Previously, he served as acting resort manager at Rosewood Miramar Beach. Escalona has over 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, having held leadership roles at Kona Village, The Carlyle, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, The Beekman in New York, 1 Hotel South Beach, and Fontainebleau Miami Beach. He aims to blend the hotel's history with fresh ideas and experiences.

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IHG has a clear mission: Increase in the East

📅 Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, spoke at the Skift Global Forum emphasizing growth in the East, especially the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and China. Japan saw 36.9 million international visitors in 2024, a 47% increase from 2023. Only 5% of Japanese hotels are branded internationally. IHG plans to double its 50 hotels in Japan. Globally, IHG has 6,730 hotels in over 100 countries, with 2,300 more in development. IHG acquired Ruby Hotels for over $300 million in 2023.

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Aman unveils new luxury resort in Mozambique

🌏 Aman is debuting Aman Karingani in Mozambique's 370,658-acre Karingani Game Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park. The resort includes 30 standalone pavilions with private pools and views, and three- to six-bedroom branded residences. Facilities feature a central Lodge, swimming pool, Aman Spa, and dining with local flavors. Vlad Doronin, Aman CEO, highlights a commitment to luxury and nature. This follows Amanvari's announcement in Mexico, expanding Aman's global presence.

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Kasa names Kelly McGuire as CCO

📈 Kelly McGuire appointed as chief commercial officer at Kasa, will manage revenue, distribution, marketing, and sales. With over 20 years in revenue strategy, previously at ZS and MGM Resorts, she’s noted for her expertise in AI-driven automation. Kasa aims to enhance AI-powered pricing and strategic partnerships. CEO Roman Pedan anticipates McGuire’s leadership will increase revenue and improve guest experiences. McGuire has authored multiple works on commercial strategy in hospitality.

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Schulte Hospitality Group names CFO

📈 Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) has appointed Brian Fitzgerald as chief financial officer. With over 30 years of financial leadership, including 22 years at Brown-Forman Corporation, Fitzgerald will lead SHG's financial services and global growth strategy. His experience includes roles as chief accounting officer and treasurer, and achievements like the international acquisition of Casa Herradura. SHG sees him as pivotal in supporting continued growth and innovation.

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Japan’s Seibu Prince set to acquire Ace Hotels brand for $90M

💰 Japan’s Seibu Prince acquires Ace Group for $90 million. The deal, first reported by Bloomberg, is expected to close on September 30, 2023. Ace Hotels, founded in Seattle in 1999, operates eight hotels globally, including New York, Brooklyn, Palm Springs, and more, with a new hotel slated for Fukuoka, Japan. Seibu Prince aims for 250 hotels by 2035. SPW and Ace will manage 94 hotels worldwide, with seven more planned. Ace founder Alex Calderwood passed away in 2013.

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Washington’s The Morrow Hotel secures $53M refinancing

🏨 JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group arranged a $53 million refinancing for The Morrow Hotel, a 203-room property in Washington, D.C.’s NoMa district, owned by Trammell Crow Company and MetLife Investment Management with Peachtree Group financing. Opened in November 2022, it features 203 guestrooms and nearly 11,600 square feet of event space. Chef Marcus Samuelsson leads its culinary program. Located conveniently near Union Market and the U.S. Capitol, the hotel benefits from Washington, D.C.'s diverse economic base.

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Donohoe Hospitality takes over Southern Management Companies hotel portfolio

📈 Donohoe Hospitality Services will manage a portfolio of three hotels with 597 rooms in Maryland, owned by Southern Management Companies. The properties include the 150-room Cambria Hotel College Park, the 297-room Hotel at the University of Maryland in College Park, and the 150-room Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover. This partnership aligns both companies' values and aims to enhance community impact and operational quality.

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