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In Starwood Hotels, Barry Sternlicht reprises his greatest role

🏖️ Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group and creator of Starwood Hotels, was recognized as the Corporate Hotelier of the World for 2025. He co-founded Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 1995, leading its growth through acquisitions like Westin and ITT Corp. In 2016, Starwood Hotels was sold to Marriott, but Sternlicht retained the brand name. He now leads SH Hotels & Resorts, focusing on sustainable luxury brands like 1 Hotels. At 64, he remains active in the hospitality industry and private credit market.

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Luca Virgilio leads The Dorchester into a new dawn

🏨 Luca Virgilio, named HOTELS Magazine's 2025 GM Hotelier of the World, is steering The Dorchester in London through a multimillion-dollar renovation that began in 2022. The Dorchester, open since 1931, is famed for hosting luminaries like Elizabeth Taylor and Ian Fleming. The renovation reduces room count to 240, with design by Pierre-Yves Rochon. Despite construction challenges, up to 400 workers on-site, transparency and guest involvement maintained loyalty. Virgilio emphasizes affability, collaboration, and autonomy in management.

IHG to manage Crowne Plaza Lumbini in Nepal

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open a Crowne Plaza in Lumbini, Nepal, in 2026, 4 km from the main pilgrimage site and 18 km from Gautam Buddha Airport. It will feature 147 rooms, including 10 suites, plus meeting and event spaces. This marks IHG's expansion in South Asia, addressing the demand for branded lodging. The property aims to attract both spiritual visitors and business travelers from nearby Indian states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

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Scaling luxury: How to pull off intimacy in a 1,000-room-plus,five-star hotel

🏨 In April 2021, Daniel Hostettler became president & CEO of The Boca Raton, a 1,047-room luxury resort in South Florida. Tasked with achieving Forbes’ Five-Star standards by January 2026, he divided the property into five distinct “hotels.” The Boca Raton, the largest non-gaming luxury resort in North America, now boasts two Forbes Five-Star ratings and surpasses a 100% market share. With 2,200 employees, the property excels in guest personalization, mentorship programs, and specialized roles.

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Ennismore signs The Hoxton, Madrid, slated to open in 2026

🏨 Ennismore plans to open The Hoxton, Madrid in 2026 on Plaza de Santa Ana, marking their first property in the Spanish capital and second in Spain. With 192 rooms, the hotel will include a coffee bar, trattoria, and rooftop bar. The refurbishment will be led by Petra AM and Urban Input Group. Proximity to museums and cultural festivals like San Isidro enhances guest experiences. Ennismore's expanding European portfolio includes future openings in Oslo, Kraków, Hamburg, Melbourne, and Nashville.

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Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St. Barth adds new GM

🏨 Enrique Glückmann was appointed general manager of Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St. Barth. With over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, Glückmann's career includes roles at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Etihad Airways, Hotel Arts in Barcelona, and resorts in Seychelles and Morocco. The hotel, located above Gustavia in Saint Barthélemy, originally opened in the 1980s and was redesigned in 2020, featuring 21 suites and a five-bedroom villa.

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Andaz Hiroshima to debut in 2027

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to open Andaz Hiroshima in 2027, marking the first Hyatt hotel in western Japan's Chūgoku region. Located in central Hiroshima, the hotel will occupy the 21st to 31st floors of a new high-rise, featuring 235 rooms and suites. The site, once connecting Hiroshima Castle with its town, offers cultural significance. Hiroshima, home to UNESCO sites and a vibrant artistic community, is accessible via Shinkansen and Hiroshima Airport. Andaz Hiroshima will be the second Andaz property in Japan.

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IHG taking over management of Adelaide’s Mayfair Hotel and transitioning it to a Kimpton

📌 Adelaide’s Mayfair Hotel will transition to IHG Hotels & Resorts management in mid-December 2025 as part of a partnership with Ark Capital. Built in 1934 and converted in 2015, the 170-room hotel will rebrand as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in 2026 after refurbishment. IHG's Kimpton brand entered Australia in 2022 with Kimpton Margot Sydney, and Kimpton Teneriffe is planned for 2031. The hotel will remain open during renovations, which will continue through 2026.

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Dreaming in Green: A piece of Savannah history is reimagined as a stylish and super-sustainable hotel

🏨 AC Hotel Savannah Historic District opened in Spring 2025 in Savannah, Ga., on the former site of the Savannah Electric Power Company. The hotel achieved LEED Platinum certification, the highest from the U.S. Green Building Council, after a decade of construction beginning in 2015. It features 170 guestrooms, workspaces, and a fitness area, with sustainable designs like rooftop solar panels. The hotel’s Lavender Rooftop Kitchen & Bar offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with views of Savannah River.

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Preferred Hotels adds 14 new members

🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomed 14 new properties between July 1 and September 30, 2025, expanding into Sweden, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, and the U.S. New members include Backstage Hotel Stockholm with 57 rooms, BON Park Hotel in Mexico with 79 suites, Don Carlos Marbella in Spain with 284 rooms, and Paru Boutique Hotel in Brazil with 20 suites. I Prefer Hotel Rewards, boasting 6 million members, offers 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays.

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