LODGING Staff

🏖 The Boardwalk Hotel on Lake Anna by Kasa, a 34-room boutique hotel including two multiple-bedroom suites, opened in Lake Anna, Virginia, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 25. The hotel boasts tech-enhanced amenities, lakefront leisure activities such as pontoon, jet ski, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, and is situated near dining and entertainment options. Reef Capital Partners improved local infrastructure with private septic and drain field upgrades. Kasa facilitates a modern hospitality experience with virtual check-in and out, and a Virtual Front Desk.

🛒 Tru by Hilton launched its first hotel in Colombia, Tru by Hilton Cali Sur, signifying a key milestone in the brand's growth in the Caribbean and Latin America. Managed by Hoteles MS and situated in Bochalema Plaza, Cali, the hotel offers 98 modern rooms along with amenities such as a gym, free Wi-Fi, social spaces, a 24/7 market, and a complimentary "Top It" breakfast bar. Joining the Hilton Honors program, guests can enjoy benefits like flexible payment options, exclusive discounts, and contactless check-in via the Hilton Honors app. Following its 2023 debut in Mexico and Brazil, Tru by Hilton plans 20 more hotels in the region, including Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Puerto Rico. Hilton has over 225 hotels across the Caribbean and Latin America, with 20 in Colombia and a pipeline of more than 170 in development.

🏖️ Saltaire Hotels opened Sun Lodge in Peru, VT, at the base of Bromley Mountain, offering lodge-style living and outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and more. The property, formerly The Lodge at Bromley, is now managed by Migis Hotel Group and features complete refurbishment. Celebrating 50 years, Sun Lodge provides views of Bromley, Stratton, and Magic Mountains, with rooms offering amenities such as plush bedding and Salt & Stone Bath Amenities. The food program includes a signature restaurant, The Trailhead, serving locally sourced ingredients. Sun Lodge is also set up for events, offering flexible spaces, local menus, and group rates for accommodations.

🏠 Los Angeles, California—Machine Investment Group and Taconic Capital launched Hollywood VOLUME, a Tribute Portfolio hotel, in Hollywood’s Vinyl District. Opened in 2021, the former tommie Hollywood has 212 guest rooms, including seven one-bedroom suites with 12-foot ceilings. Features include floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and city or Hollywood Hills views. Amenities include late-night menus, VOLUME Cafe, and pregame packages. KA’TEEN, the Yucatan-inspired restaurant, provides live music and weekly events, while the rooftop bar, Desert 5 Spot, offers Cowboy Karaoke and other live entertainment. Managed by Ten Five Hospitality.

🏡 The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, opens on NYC's Upper East Side offering 70 guestrooms, 30 suites, 14 residences, and the first NY Casa Tua eatery. Owned by Reuben Brothers, with interiors by Martin Brudnizki, the property nears its 100th birthday, showcasing a chic lifestyle and cultural mainstay through art and design. Signature suites, up to 2,000 sq ft, reflect Central Park's bridges, and the Surrey Spa features Sisley Paris treatments. The Surrey provides luxury living with access to a private roof terrace and exclusive hotel amenities.