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Resort by a pool with wooden deck chairs and a thatched-roof building in the background at sunset/sunrise glows softly
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Fattal Hotel Group Acquires First U.S. Property, The Blakely in Manhattan, for $38.5 Million, Plans $13 Million Renovation

🏨 Fattal Hotel Group acquired The Blakely hotel on West 55th Street, Manhattan for $38.5 million. Renovation costs will be $13 million, and the hotel will reopen in mid-2027 with 117 rooms. Currently, Fattal operates 329 hotels in 22 countries and aims for 400-450 hotels by 2030. CEO Ronen Nissenbaum plans a strategic expansion in the U.S. The group’s focus contrasts with asset-light strategies by competitors like Marriott, Hilton, and IHG.
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Resort pool area at dusk with palm trees, white buildings, loungers, and closed umbrellas reflecting a pink-purple sunset.
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Aspen Hospitality Launches Nell Hotels with $350 Million New York Debut and Aspen Renovation Plans

🏨 Aspen Hospitality will launch Nell Hotels, introducing The Nell New York in fall 2027 at Rockefeller Center, NYC, as its only Relais & Châteaux property. The Little Nell in Aspen closes April 2027 for renovation, reopening for the 2027-2028 ski season. Nell Hotels, comprising three properties, commits over $350 million for the 134-room hotel, promoting familiar guest experiences and exclusive stays.
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Hotel or resort with outdoor pool and illuminated lobby at dusk; blue sky above.
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Starwood Hotels Appoints David Duran and Collin Ten Dam as General Managers for Austin and Manchester Properties

🏨 Starwood Hotels appoints David Duran as GM of 1 Hotel Austin, opening August 2026, and Collin Ten Dam as GM of Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Duran, formerly GM of Pendry San Diego, led a 317-key property with 500+ staff. Ten Dam, with 15+ years at Marriott, will oversee the debut of the 14th floor at Treehouse Manchester, featuring The Nest rooftop bar, Sister Moo restaurant, and nine premium suites.
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Courtyard of a historic hotel with a central portico and tall columns, rows of tables and chairs with closed umbrellas, beige building façades and a red-tiled roof.
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Marriott to Build Autograph Collection Hotel in Buenos Aires with Pride Developer, Featuring 122 Suites by 2026

🏨 Marriott International and Pride Developer plan a new hotel in Buenos Aires, part of the Autograph Collection. Construction begins in late 2026, integrating a historic building with a modern structure. The property will offer 122 suites across 116,250 square feet, featuring a culinary space of over 10,764 square feet. Situated near key landmarks, the project, lasting 30 months, aims to attract business and cultural visitors. The venture enhances Marriott's presence in Argentina.
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