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Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Chris O’donnell as President of Select Service Division

📈 Chris O'Donnell, appointed President of Aimbridge Hospitality's Select Service division, will assume his role effective September 15, 2025, in Plano, Texas. O'Donnell brings 20+ years of hospitality expertise, with previous senior roles at Marriott and Atrium Hospitality. He will focus on operational performance and aligning with Aimbridge's scorecard framework, covering market share, profitability, and guest satisfaction. CEO Craig S. Smith praised O'Donnell's leadership and commitment to operational excellence.
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EOS Hospitality Partners With IDeaS to Power Commercial Strategy Across Entire Operating Portfolio

💻 October 29, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota: IDeaS, a SAS company, partners with EOS Hospitality to implement its G3 Revenue Management System. EOS oversees 60 hotels and will migrate 50 properties to IDeaS' platform over three years. This partnership, aimed at enhancing profitability through AI-driven solutions, marks a strategic commercial transformation for EOS, streamlining operations and investor communications while enabling data-driven decisions across diverse property types.
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Downtown Seattle’s Kimpton Hotel Monaco Completes Property-Wide Renovation

🏨 October 28, 2025, Seattle, Washington — The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, unveils its comprehensive renovation. The hotel, now featuring 189 updated guest rooms, including 45 junior suites, debuts the restaurant Marin. Chef Robin Posey leads with dishes like Grilled British Columbia King Salmon. The hotel offers 6,000 sq. ft. of event space and amenities such as complimentary bicycles and a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Completes Phased Renovation

🏖 Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara, California, completed a renovation on October 28, 2025. The upgrades include six new pickleball courts, a revitalized pool deck with private cabanas, and the new FLOAT Luxury Spa. Guests can enjoy updated poolside accommodations with fire pits and dine at Terraza del Mar and The Set. The resort features 335 rooms and 25 suites with views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains.
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Innventures Completes Major Renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown

🏨 October 28, 2025, USA, Seattle: InnVentures completes a major renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown. The revamp, led by IIG Interior Image Group, includes 221 updated guest rooms with modern amenities and a redesigned lobby. The hotel now features 6,700 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space and an updated Territory Kitchen & Bar. Located at 1400 Welton, it offers easy access to the Colorado Convention Center and downtown attractions. Owned by Apple Hospitality REIT.
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Rory Emslie Promoted to General Manager of Lido House, Autograph Collection

📅 October 27, 2025, USA, Newport Beach, California: Rory Emslie is appointed general manager of Lido House, Autograph Collection. Emslie, previously hotel manager since 2021, will lead the hotel's expansion, adding five luxury cottages and a new Glass House on Newport Lawn. Under his leadership, Lido House achieved record guest service scores and revenue growth. Before Lido House, Emslie worked with Marriott, earning awards like The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Leader of the Year in 2017.
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Hospitality Ventures Management Group (Hvmg) Adds Nine Hotels to Portfolio

🏨 Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) executed nine new management agreements in 2025, including one development project, expanding their portfolio in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. These hotels, comprising 1,485 rooms, feature Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and independent brands. HVMG plans to add six more hotels by year-end. The company has enhanced its team, appointing Jessica Myers as VP of Finance and Drew Slayton as VP of Business Development, and launched Elevate Renovations + Development for project management services.
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Lisa Marchese Promoted to President of Northview Hotels & Resorts

🏨 October 27, 2025, Wilton, Connecticut: Lisa Marchese is promoted to President of Northview Hotels & Resorts. Since joining in 2022, she has impacted revenue strategy and brand experiences, particularly revitalizing the Beacon Grand in San Francisco and transforming Boca Raton's design and advertising. Previously, Marchese led innovations at Las Vegas Sands and The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, contributing to a $1.7 billion sale to Blackstone. CEO Matt Trevenen will continue to lead business development, while Marchese oversees portfolio operations.
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Leading Through a Firestorm – Gregory Day, Malibu Beach Inn

🏠 Gregory Day, President of Hospitality for Mani Brothers Real Estate Group, shares insights on leading through two wildfires in Malibu, 30 days apart. His focus was on preparation, calm leadership, and service culture, facilitating actions from evacuations to support for displaced individuals. An "inverted org chart" empowered his team under pressure, showcasing culture and readiness as key to resilience. Ideal for leaders facing crisis situations in hospitality.
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