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Hawaii and more: OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels takes its aloha spirit

🏝️ OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is set to open its fourth Thai property, OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort, in October after renovation for five-star luxury. The company, led by CEO Jeff Wagoner, recently finalized a $60-million renovation of OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa in Hawaii. The expansion aligns with their strategy of providing unique beach experiences across Asia-Pacific, including locations like Maldives, Mauritius, and Fiji, focusing on guest connectivity and local cultural experiences.

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OUTRIGGER appoints VP of global brand marketing

📈 Jason Pirock has been appointed as vice president of global brand marketing at OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group. He will develop brand strategies and oversee media and marketing initiatives. With over 18 years in senior marketing roles, he previously led marketing at Springboard Hospitality. His expertise includes brand strategy and team leadership. Sean Dee, executive vice president, highlighted Pirock’s role in expanding OUTRIGGER's global presence as a leading beach resort brand.

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Orient Express La Minerva names new GM

📅 Orient Express appointed Simone Giorgi as general manager of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, effective October 1, 2025. With over 20 years in luxury hospitality, Giorgi's career began in 2000. His previous roles include general manager at Park Hyatt Milano, Il Salviatino, JK Place Capri, and Villa Cora. Orient Express La Minerva, set in a 17th-century palazzo near the Pantheon, opened in April 2025. CEO Gilda Perez-Alvarado emphasized Giorgi's role in reinforcing Orient Express's commitment to Italy.

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Six Senses La Sagesse appoints new GM

🏝️ George Vlachopoulos has been appointed as general manager of Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada, the first North American Six Senses location. With a track record in hospitality across the Caribbean, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Vlachopoulos previously managed Park Hyatt St. Kitts. Six Senses La Sagesse is located on Grenada’s southeastern coast, spanning 38 acres, and boasts 56 pool suites and 15 private villas emphasizing sustainability and wellness.

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Kimpton to open its first property in Napa Valley

🏨 Kimpton, part of IHG’s luxury portfolio, plans to open a hotel in Napa Valley, California, in 2028, joining 10 other properties in the state. The hotel will be located on First Street and the Napa River, featuring 123 guestrooms in two four-story buildings. Guests can enjoy amenities like a rooftop bar, garden patio, and outdoor spa. Stratus Development Partners owns this property, marking its first IHG hotel. Napa Valley attracts over 4 million visitors annually.

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IHG opens Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg

🏨 Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown, owned by Viral 24 LLC, has opened as IHG Hotels & Resorts' 175th Indigo property. Located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it features 136 rooms and the market's largest rooftop experience. Amenities include a heated infinity pool, Altitude Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, and a fitness center. The hotel offers 9,300 sq. ft. of event space and is dog-friendly, allowing two dogs up to 100 lbs per room.

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Remington expands CALA division with two leadership appointments

🏨 Remington Hospitality has appointed Matthew Grauso as VP of Operations – Caribbean and promoted Benito Benitez to VP of Operations – Latin America to bolster its Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) division. Grauso, with nearly 30 years of resort experience, notably in Hawaii, joins from 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. Benitez, with Remington since 2019, has grown the company in Mexico and Latin America. This leadership aims to meet and exceed owner expectations amid rising demand in these regions.

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Maybourne names global head of residential sales to support branded residences growth

🏠 Maybourne appoints Charlie Walsh as global head of residential sales, collaborating with Angelo Maccaferri and led by COO Roland Fasel. Walsh, formerly at Westminster Development Services and Lodha Group UK, will enhance Maybourne’s luxury residential expansion. Key projects include launching 16 residences on Rue de l’Université, Paris, opening in 2027. Maybourne plans over a dozen new hotels and residences in the next decade, capitalizing on the branded residences trend alongside Langham and Rosewood.

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Marriott to open a Fairfield in Taiwan’s Tainan Science Park

🏨 Marriott International plans to open Fairfield by Marriott in Tainan Science Park by 2029, marking its first presence in this key Taiwanese industrial hub. Sing Song Chien Limited, the developer, will build a 160-room, four-star hotel aimed at business and long-stay travelers. This will be the first international branded hotel in the area. PKF hospitality group provided advisory support, emphasizing the alignment of interests between stakeholders. The hotel will offer modern comfort and connectivity for professionals.

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Noble breaks ground on 10th StudioRes hotel

🏨 Noble Investment Group and Marriott International have broken ground on their 10th StudioRes hotel, marking growth in Marriott's extended stay brand. StudioRes is built for long-term guests, offering quick build and operation. The brand leverages Marriott’s 248 million Bonvoy members. Rising workforce mobility boosts demand for extended-stay hospitality. The first StudioRes opened in Fort Myers, Florida, with over 50 projects signed and half under construction.

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