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The Phoenician Completes Phase Two Meeting and Event Space Renovation

🏗 In Scottsdale, Arizona, The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, completed its Phase Two renovation of meeting and event spaces, following Phase One in 2023. Directed by Parker-Torres Design, the refurbishment includes The Phoenician Grand Ballroom, The Estrella Ballroom, and upper-level rooms, featuring modernized carpeting, wall treatments, draperies, lighting, and advanced LED and DMX systems. The resort offers over 160,000 square feet of event space, complemented with amenities like three pools, an 18-hole golf course, Athletic Club, spa, and eight dining options.
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AHLA: Industry Groups Celebrate National Hotel Employee Day

🏨 On September 1, National Hotel Employee Day celebrates nearly two million U.S. hotel industry workers. Established in 2022 by AHLA and the National Day Calendar, the day recognizes hotel staff's contributions to tourism and community events. Hotel workers can choose from over 200 career paths with a projected total compensation of $123 billion in 2024. AHLA, AAHOA, NABHOOD, and the Latino Hotel Association, among others, honor these employees' commitment to guest service and industry success.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Vignette Collection to the Maldives

🏖 IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Roxy-Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd, is set to introduce the Vignette Collection brand to the Maldives with Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection, a 50-key villa resort on Kudafunafaru Island, opening in December 2024 after refurbishment. The Maldives aims for a two million arrival target in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023. The resort, a 45-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport, features 30 overwater and 20 beachfront villas, two restaurants, a pool, and a fitness center. Vignette Collection has expanded to 18 open hotels since its launch in August 2021.
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My Place Hotel-Randolph, Vermont, Opens

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened its first Vermont property, My Place Hotel-Randolph, as the 74th operating location in the U.S. Owned by Randolph Hospitality LLC and developed by Realty Development Services LLC, the hotel is managed by Cornerstone Hospitality. The 64-key hotel offers amenities like full kitchens in each room and is located near Vermont State University and Norwich University, within an hour of six ski resorts, and offers access to outdoor trails.
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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons

🔔 U.S. hotel industry saw year-over-year gains as of Aug. 24, 2024, with a national occupancy rate of 66.1% (up 1.7%), Average Daily Rate (ADR) at $154.80 (up 2.7%), and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) reaching $102.30 (a 4.5% increase). Houston led top markets with a 31.7% occupancy increase to 76.1%. Chicago, hosting the Democratic National Convention, experienced the highest ADR growth of 41.8% to $215.60 and RevPAR surge of 51.1% to $156.32. In contrast, Las Vegas and Nashville faced RevPAR declines of 14.2% to $112.09 and 11.3% to $96.11, respectively.
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Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Partners With PressReader

📰 Bethesda, Maryland—Curator Hotel & Resort Collection partnered with PressReader, offering hotel guests access to over 7,000 publications worldwide. The digital newsstand integration at member hotels promotes sustainability and provides guests with unlimited reading material in multiple languages during their stay, accessible through hotels’ WiFi via the PressReader app or website. The partnership provides Curator members with competitive annual service fees, readership data, and a reporting dashboard.
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Tavernetta Vail to Open at Four Seasons Resort Vail in Winter 2024

🍴 Frasca Hospitality Group and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail will open Tavernetta Vail in winter 2024. The partnership aims to deliver an unmatched culinary experience in Vail, Colorado. Tavernetta Vail, inspired by its Denver namesake, will feature Italian cuisine, an all-Italian wine list, and a distinct spirits and digestif program. Studio Collective OZ Architects directs a comprehensive renovation of the space, enhancing it with natural materials and details reflecting Italian architect Gio Ponti. The renovation includes a new bar, lounge areas, booth seating, and a private dining room. This restaurant opening is part of Four Seasons Resort Vail's enhancements, including a reimagined spa, updated suites, and a Ski Concierge.
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