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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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Novum Hospitality expands in Berlin with dual-brand hotel concept

📍 Holiday Inn – the niu Pax and Candlewood Suites will form a dual-brand hotel near Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), enhancing flexibility for short and long stays. Located at Mizarstrasse and Hans-Grade-Allee, it offers 158 rooms with aviation-themed decor and excellent transport links. Managed by Novum Hospitality, the hotel aims for Green Key certification, showcasing sustainability. CEO David Etmenan emphasizes value for travelers and market strength in Berlin.

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Scandic expands its presence in Norway through franchise

🏠 Scandic Hotels Group is expanding its franchise model, aiming for 40-50 new hotels and 10,000 rooms by 2030, primarily in the Nordic countries. The Scandic Victoria Florø is its 19th franchise hotel, located in Florø, western Norway, known for its beauty and business community. The hotel, with 97 rooms and meeting space for 150, joins Scandic's portfolio through a partnership with the Helle family, enhancing local presence and expertise.

McKibbon Hospitality Selected to Manage Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District

🏨 July 29, 2025, Savannah, Georgia: McKibbon Hospitality has been awarded the management contract for the Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District, set to open in 2025. Originally breaking ground in November 2023, this will be McKibbon's second Tempo by Hilton property, among five managed in Savannah. The LEED-certified hotel will feature tech-enabled guestrooms, Peloton suites, a Bluestone Lane Café, and a rooftop bar. The design collaborates with the Savannah Historic District Board, reflecting local heritage.

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