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Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Announces Multimillion-Dollar Renovation to Meeting and Event Spaces

🏨 July 31, 2025, Bonita Springs, Florida: The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa will begin a multi-million-dollar renovation of its meeting spaces in mid-July, expected to finish by early fall. Enhancements include updated designs inspired by the coastal setting with new carpeting, wall coverings, and upgraded lighting, such as a conch-inspired chandelier in the Estero Ballroom. The resort boasts 82,000 square feet of meeting space, including the 14,000 square-foot Calusa Ballroom and Terrace. Recent updates include renovations in 2022 and 2023.

Terra, Turnberry, and Hyatt Break Ground on Grand Hyatt Miami Beach

🏨 Miami Beach, Florida, July 31, 2025: Terra, Turnberry, and Hyatt executives, with local leaders, celebrated the groundbreaking of the 800-room Grand Hyatt Miami Beach. The hotel, funded by a $392 million loan, is connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center and aims for completion by late 2027. It will feature 17 stories, including 52 suites, and enhance Miami Beach's hospitality and cultural infrastructure with a $600 million investment and improved transit access.

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Dusit bets big on France with SYDEL joint venture

📅 July 10, Paris: Dusit International partners with French firm SYDEL, launching Dusit France to expand its hotel portfolio in France. This joint venture focuses on Thai hospitality, targeting key French destinations with new hotel concepts emphasizing well-being and sustainability. Brands considered include Dusit Thani and Dusit Suites. Dusit operates 294 properties globally, with 55 hotels and 239 luxury villas, including Dusit Suites Athens in Europe.

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Arriba Capital Closes Hotel Construction Loan For The Scoundrel

🏨 Arriba Capital recently secured a $40 million construction loan to develop The Scoundrel, a 128-key Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel in downtown Gatlinburg. This area serves as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, attracting over three million visitors annually. The borrower is an experienced, privately held hospitality management and development group located in Gatlinburg, with multiple finance collaborations with Arriba Capital.

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Best Western strengthens its presence in Germany

🏨 Best Western returns to Bonn! The Best Western Hotel President joins the brand in Poppelsdorf, Bonn, with 98 renovated rooms and facilities for up to 190 attendees. This partnership with Stefan Menniken of STM Hotels marks a strategic move after selling the Hotel Domicil in 2021, enhancing Best Western's presence in the DACH region and aligning with the brand's expansion strategy. The hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

Charlestowne goes back to school with two university hotel additions

🏨 Charlestowne Hotels expands to 14 university-affiliated properties by adding Granville Inn in Granville, Ohio, and The Inn at Patrick Square in Clemson, S.C. Granville Inn offers 39 rooms, opened in 1924, and was renovated in 2013. The Inn at Patrick Square provides 45 rooms and 1,830 sq ft of event space. Both inns are located near their respective universities, Denison and Clemson, enhancing local culture and community engagement.

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Cuerno, a new steakhouse in New York City, pays homage to northern Mexico’s culinary traditions

🍗 Founded by Alberto Martínez and Victor Setién in 2006, the Costeño Group operates 11 concepts across Mexico and Spain. On June 19, Cuerno opened at Rockefeller Center in New York City, marking their U.S. debut. Cuerno spans 7,700 square feet with 220 seats, designed by A de Arquitectos. The menu features dishes cooked in a Josper charcoal oven, offering a rich taste of northern Mexican culture, with key dishes like rib eye steak and grilled Mayan octopus.

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Graduate by Hilton Makes Texas Debut

🏨 Graduate by Hilton opened its first Texas hotel in Dallas's Highland Park, adjacent to Southern Methodist University, featuring 93 rooms. The hotel combines mid-century modern and Texas ranch-style designs, and includes a lobby lounge, outdoor pool, event spaces, and Los Charros Tex-Mex Smokehouse. Spearheaded by AJ Capital Partners, the hotel is a restored version of the former Lumen Hotel. This marks the beginning of Graduate’s Texas expansion, with another property planned in Austin.

Graduate Dallas opens at SMU

🏨 Graduate by Hilton launched its first Texas hotel, a 93-room site, in July 2025, across from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The hotel introduces mid-century modern Texas ranch interiors and is part of Hilton Honors. AJ Capital Partners redesigned the original Lumen Hotel building, incorporating local design elements. It features Los Charros Tex-Mex Smokehouse and emphasizes community connection. The Graduate brand plans further expansion in Texas, with Austin next in line.

Accor’s Emblems Collection adds three hotels in Italy

🏨 Accor will expand the Emblems Collection in Italy with three new hotels opening in 2026. Locations include Siena, Umbria, and Apulia. The Siena hotel will feature 38 rooms, the Umbria location 51 keys, and the Apulia site 60 suites. The partnership is with Rome-based AG Group. Hotel Bellevue in Cortina d’Ampezzo is also in the collection. Other projects are planned in the UK, Greece, and Canada. Emblems Collection targets luxury via unique, culturally rich properties.

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