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Tpg Hotels & Resorts Appoints Patrick Short as President & Chief Operating Officer

🏨 December 29, 2025, Providence, Rhode Island: Patrick Short returns to TPG Hotels & Resorts as President & COO, overseeing its nationwide property portfolio. With over 30 years in hospitality, Short has led firms like Peachtree Hospitality, growing it from 27 to 100 hotels. His background includes roles at CSM Corporation and Kinseth. Educated in Hospitality Management and Finance, he will relocate from Minnesota to McKinney, TX. He's a Certified Hotel Administrator.
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Peachtree Group Adds Six New Properties to Hotel Management Portfolio

🏨 Peachtree Group, on December 29, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, expanded its hospitality management division by adding six new hotels to its third-party management platform. Five hotels are owned by La Posada Group LLC, located in Indiana, New Mexico, Kansas, and Texas, while one is owned by Decatur Properties Holdings. Peachtree now manages 115 hotels across 29 brands, with 14,212 rooms in 27 states, including Washington, D.C., increasing their third-party operations to 42 hotels.
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Hospitality.today™Top 50 of 2025

📅 2025 was significant for the hospitality industry with AI becoming integral in search, pricing, and customer service. Distribution evolved with APIs and AI-driven systems. Brands gained importance as independent hotels focused on pricing and loyalty. The guest journey became non-linear, highlighting the need for consistency across platforms. Simplicity emerged as a key advantage. Looking ahead, 2026 will focus on executing strategies in AI, distribution, and brand positioning.
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Frank Cook Named General Manager of Doubletree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans

📑 December 26, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel announces Frank Cook as the new General Manager. He brings over 30 years of hospitality leadership. Under his guidance, a $5 million renovation is underway, finishing by 2026, enhancing the hotel’s 367 rooms, lobby, and amenities. Dimension Hospitality, based in Louisiana, manages the transformation. Cook previously managed operations for 19 Hilton and Marriott properties, aiming to elevate guest experiences at DoubleTree New Orleans.
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Tafer Hotels & Resorts to Debut Garza Blanca Sanctuary Tower in Early 2026

🏨 TAFER Hotels & Resorts will open the Garza Blanca Sanctuary Tower in Puerto Vallarta in early 2026, with a second tower opening later that year. Standing 20 stories tall, it will feature 118 oceanfront suites. Guests can access amenities like six pools, eight restaurants, and a rooftop pool. TAFER's 40-year legacy includes prestigious awards, enhancing its all-inclusive luxury presence in Mexico. This expansion caters to growing demand and celebrates Puerto Vallarta's culture and beauty.
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Orchard Piper Selects Como Hotels and Resorts to Operate Landmark Melbourne Development

🏨 December 26, 2025, Melbourne: Orchard Piper and The Carter Group appoint COMO Hotels and Resorts to operate a new hotel and residential development on St Kilda Road, opening early 2028. COMO, founded by Christina Ong in Singapore, manages 18 luxury properties globally. The Melbourne hotel will feature 102 rooms, a COMO Shambhala wellness center, and 54 residences. Designed by KHA, it will offer exceptional service and cuisine, blending modern science with traditional healing practices.
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White Lodging Awarded Management of the Shepherd Hotel at Clemson University

🛌 White Lodging began managing The Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina, on December 25, 2025. The hotel employs close to 30% ClemsonLIFE program graduates, promoting inclusive employment. It's located downtown, near Clemson University, and offers unique accommodations and art displays. White Lodging, renowned for its 40-year hospitality expertise, will maintain current staff roles and benefits. The hotel's success has attracted national attention and interest from other university towns.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners With Al Ashraaf to Expand in Egypt With Signing of Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts and Al Ashraaf Developments to open Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour on December 25, 2025, in Al Obour City, northeast of Cairo. The 170-key property will include 11 suites, four food outlets, and five meeting spaces. Located on Cairo-Ismailia Desert Road, it offers excellent connectivity. IHG, with over 1,200 Holiday Inns, currently operates eight hotels in Egypt and plans 22 more within two to five years. The hotel aims to boost tourism and business in the region.
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Gurney’s Resorts Announces West Coast Expansion to Lake Tahoe

🏖 USA, December 25, 2025, Gurney's Resorts acquires The Beach Retreat and Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Renovations begin immediately, with the reopening scheduled for Spring 2027 as Gurney's Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa. It will feature 206 rooms, new dining, a spa, and event spaces, enhancing outdoor activities year-round. This expansion complements Gurney's Montauk property, establishing them as a premier bicoastal luxury resort brand.
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