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JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa names VP & managing director

📈 Raj Mohan has been appointed as VP & managing director of JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, South Florida, owned by Fontainebleau Development. With 20 years in luxury hospitality across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America, Mohan's new role will focus on resort growth and guest experience. Previously, he managed Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, and held leadership roles at Ritz Carlton and Penn Entertainment’s Ameristar Resort & Casino in Colorado.
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Residence Inn Reno South opens under Azul Hospitality

🏨 Azul Hospitality announced the opening of the 128-room Residence Inn by Marriott Reno South in Reno, Nevada. Owned by the Pegram and Carano families, the hotel offers kitchenettes with full-size appliances and complimentary Wi-Fi. Amenities include a fitness center with Peloton and Life Fitness equipment, an outdoor pool, a 528-square-foot meeting room, and flexible outdoor spaces. The location is near Tamarack Casino, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Resort, and a 10-minute drive from major casinos and the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
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Dallas Proper Hotel Residences set to open 2029

🏨 Proper Hospitality, in partnership with Lincoln Property Company, is developing the Dallas Proper Hotel and Residences, a 34-story tower in Uptown Dallas set to open in 2029. Located at 2500 Cedar Springs Road, it will feature 200 guestrooms and suites, 80 branded residences, and amenities like a 15,000-square-foot Wellness Center and a 6,000-square-foot Proper Club. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Kelly Wearstler, it includes three restaurants and a rooftop pool deck.
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Leela Palaces moves outside India with Dubai investment

🏨 Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts is expanding to Dubai, marking its first project outside India. By Q3 2026, they will acquire a 25% stake in a 23-acre beachfront resort on Palm Jumeirah, with Brookfield managing the remaining 75%. The resort includes 546 keys, comprising a hotel, residences, and villas, with a purchase price of $504 million. Dubai, a top tourism destination, attracted over 19 million visitors in 2024. The investment uses non-recourse debt and aims for returns within 2–3 years.
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With M Social New York Downtown opening, Millennium Hotels paddles further into the blue ocean

🏨 On Wednesday, in New York, Millennium Hotels & Resorts opened the 569-room M Social Hotel New York Downtown, a $60-million renovation of the Millennium Downtown New York. The rebranded hotel, operated by Highgate Hotels, features a new restaurant, Beast & Butterflies. The hotel is trading at a 20% higher ADR compared to its previous branding. M Social's lifestyle vertical includes locations in Singapore, Paris, and Dubai, with a new location planned in Sunnyvale, California, in 2026.
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Choice Hotels APAC brings Mainstay Suites to Australia

🏨 Choice Hotels Asia-Pac partners with Extended STAY Australasia to introduce MainStay Suites in Australia, launching seven properties. The extended-stay hotels cater to corporate, government travelers, and workers, offering apartment-style living with kitchens and workspaces. CEO Trent Fraser highlights growth strategy alignment, while Paul Constantinou emphasizes comfort for long-stay guests. MainStay Suites enhances Choice Hotels' portfolio, engaging with its loyalty program across 7,100 locations globally. Investors have opportunities for expansion in regional hubs.
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How broken payment processes are costing hotels corporate business

💳 Corporate hotel bookings rely on seamless payments, yet issues with manual processes persist. Inadequate payment systems lead to tensions and financial risks, hindering efficiency and trust. The hospitality sector faces a $3.86 million average data breach cost, with over 50% of credit card fraud occurring in hotels. Industry spending is projected to hit $1.57 trillion by 2025. The shift to virtual cards offers improved security and audit trails, but requires updated infrastructure for effective integration.
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Under Canvas White Mountains to open in New Hampshire next June

🌲 Under Canvas White Mountains opens June 2026, marking its first in New Hampshire on 86 acres with views of Mount Washington. Part of Under Canvas's 14-location network, this site offers safari-style tents with West Elm furnishings. Guests enjoy nearby White Mountain attractions and activities like hiking and biking. Allied with Hyatt since 2024, guests can earn and redeem points. Sustainability features include low-flow amenities and minimal lighting. The camp emphasizes eco-friendliness and guest experiences.
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You can’t take the view, but you can take the shampoo

🛌 Fairmont, Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, and Le Méridien have partnered with luxury skincare brands like Le Labo, Diptyque, Aesop, and Malin+Goetz in recent years. New York and California laws phasing out single-use toiletries promote wall-mounted dispensers as a branding opportunity. Hotel-branded skincare enhances guest experience and generates revenue, creating memorable take-home souvenirs and emotional connections. This transition from scent to skincare as sensory branding emphasizes hotels' focus on intimate, high-quality guest interactions.
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Hilton’s Tapestry Collection goes Uptown with opening of The George at Columbia

🏘 The George at Columbia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, opened in Harlem near Columbia University. The hotel features 139 guestrooms, a terrace lounge, lobby bar, fitness center, and 2,000 sq ft of meeting space. Two restaurants will open in Spring 2026, and a heated pool in Summer 2026. Emphasizing local culture, the hotel is the first Hilton property in Harlem, offering Digital Key and Hilton Honors perks. Sam Martinez and Andrew Nkunku are key leaders.
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