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November digital issue of HOTELS Magazine now available

📖 HOTELS Magazine's November 2025 issue features Barry Sternlicht as Corporate Hotelier of the Year and Luca Virgilio as General Manager of the Year at The Dorchester, London. Explore new hotel brands, MML Hospitality's edge success, and the sustainable AC Hotel Savannah Historic District design. Exclusive Q&As with YOTEL CEO Phil Andreopoulos and Accor's Alix Boulnois reveal future plans. Industry insights on luxury services and tech trends are also highlighted.
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Peregrine Hospitality appoints new CCO

📈 Kristen Richter joins Peregrine Hospitality as chief commercial officer. With over 20 years of industry experience, she'll manage commercial strategy, revenue, sales, and marketing. Previously, Richter was CCO at Accor for Fairmont and Raffles. Peregrine currently manages 92 properties in the U.S., Fiji, Maldives, Mauritius, and Thailand, focusing on market positioning and revenue growth. CEO Greg Kennealey highlights Richter's expertise in connecting strategy with execution.
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SLH added 38 new properties in third quarter

🏨 Small Luxury Hotels of the World added 38 properties in Q3 2025, totaling 87 new signings for the year, now boasting over 650 hotels across 90+ countries. Palacio de Tavira in Portugal opened in August 2025, and Sanctuary Rainforest Resort in Dominica will open in August 2026. New locations span Vietnam's UNESCO site, Bangkok, Bruges, Geneva, and more. Additions include mountain retreats, wine regions, and golf resorts, with a focus on diverse, unique experiences worldwide.
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Choice Hotels enhances loyalty program as Q3 RevPAR goes flat

💸 Choice Hotels International reported a 0.2% global RevPAR increase in Q3 2025, with international RevPAR up 9.5% but U.S. RevPAR down 3.2%. Total revenues rose 5% to $447.3 million. Global net system rooms grew 2.3%. Franchise agreements increased by 54%, and the pipeline exceeded 86,000 rooms. Key expansions: 4,800 rooms in France, 7,600 rooms in China, and entry into Argentina. The Choice Privileges loyalty program will revamp in early 2026 with new rewards and elite status benefits.
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Kessler Collection forms alliance with Highgate

🏨 The Kessler Collection and Highgate have formed a strategic alliance, with Highgate managing several Kessler hotels in the U.S., including Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, and Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville. This shift marks the creation of Kessler Hospitality under Highgate. Kessler staff and leaders will transition to Highgate. The collaboration aims to merge creative vision with operational expertise for enhanced hotel performance.
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Wyndham announces CFO transition

📈 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Michele Allen, CFO and head of strategy, exits to pursue new opportunities, serving as an advisor through 2025. Kurt Albert, appointed interim CFO, has been with Wyndham since 2009, returning in 2018, and has been treasurer since May 2024. A comprehensive search for a permanent CFO is underway. Wyndham's Q3 2025 earnings call reaffirms its full-year outlook.
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Crescent Hotels now managing The Westin Great Southern Columbus

📍 Crescent Hotels & Resorts, November 2025, Columbus, Ohio: Crescent Hotels & Resorts has taken over management of The Westin Great Southern Columbus, a historic hotel built in 1897. This property features 188 rooms and over 13,000 sq. ft. of event space, including Bar Cicchetti, an Italian restaurant. Crescent’s role includes hotel operations and food and beverage management, enhancing the guest experience. This move strengthens Crescent's presence in Columbus and aligns with Whitestone Companies' ownership goals.
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Rosewood Mandarina opens Barra Peñasco cocktail bar

🍹 Rosewood Mandarina, opened in May 2025 in Riviera Nayarit, expands its offerings with Barra Peñasco, a bar debuting this month. Positioned on a cliff, it serves elemental-themed cocktails using local spirits and ingredients, reflecting Cora and Wixárika traditions. The menu includes water-influenced drinks like Peñasco, earth selections with items like Yubi, fire-themed options such as Tatewari, and air-light combinations like Hikuri. The bar aligns with the natural setting, featuring evening service and live entertainment.
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Six Senses announces cluster GM for Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Rome

🏨 André Buldini has been appointed as the cluster general manager for Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Rome, with over 20 years of international luxury hospitality experience. Six Senses Rome, located in a restored palazzo, is the brand's first urban hotel. Six Senses Milan is set to open in late 2026 on Via Brera, featuring 69 rooms and suites, a sky-high bar, and a spa. Buldini joined Six Senses in 2020, previously leading in Portugal.
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Marriott International bucks the trend, ekes out positive RevPAR in Q3

🏨 Global RevPAR at Marriott International increased by 0.5% in Q3 2025, with international markets up 2.6% and the U.S. & Canada down 0.4%. Net income rose 25% to $728 million from Q3 2024. Marriott added 17,900 net rooms, with 13,900 internationally. Development pipeline hit 3,923 properties and 596,000 rooms. Marriott Bonvoy gained 12 million members, totaling nearly 260 million. Full-year 2025 RevPAR growth is expected between 1.5% and 2.5%, with net rooms growth nearing 5%.
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