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Denis Stackeusky

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New ESA program streamlines business travel processes

💼 Extended Stay America, a leader in extended stays for over 30 years, launched Client Connect, a tailored travel program for long-term business stays targeting sectors like construction and healthcare. With over 700 properties, it offers account management, flexible policies, and a booking experience for business needs. The program features a Direct Bill Program, a business app, discounted rates for longer stays, and amenities like fully equipped kitchens and complimentary Wi-Fi. It's available to business clients with future enhancements expected.
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Rosewood opens in Doha, heralds Courchevel debut

🏖 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts expands with Rosewood Doha in Lusail, Qatar, featuring 155 guestrooms and suites, 162 apartments, and 276 residences. Meanwhile, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, opening December 2025 in Courchevel 1850, will offer 51 rooms and suites with ski-in, ski-out access. Designed by Tristan Auer, the resort reflects Rosewood’s ‘A Sense of Place’ philosophy. Rosewood Doha's coral reef-inspired design by Qatari architect Ibrahim Jaidah includes diverse dining, wellness programs, and 3,477 square meters of event space.
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Raines adds two DoubleTree hotels in South Carolina

🏨 Who? Raines, a hospitality company. When? July 2025. Where? Greenville and Summerville, South Carolina. What? Added two DoubleTree by Hilton properties with 126 and 95 rooms, respectively. How? Through renovations to meet brand standards. Both hotels feature flexible meeting spaces, full-service bars, and onsite restaurants. Located near major interstates, they cater to business and leisure travelers. Raines aims to enhance brand alignment and expand its regional footprint in the hospitality sector.
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Hotel Equities opens AC Hotel Wichita Downtown

🏨 Hotel Equities has opened the AC Hotel Wichita Downtown, the first AC Hotel by Marriott in Kansas, located in Wichita’s Old Town and managed by Greenwood Hospitality. The 118-room hotel occupies the historic 1929 Brown/Broadway Plaza Building and offers a 650-square-foot fitness center and 2,000 square feet of event space. Its strategic location near prominent venues caters to both leisure and business travelers. Hotel Equities now manages five hotels in Kansas.
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D.C.’s Willard InterContinental unveils room renovations

🏨 Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. has completed a restoration of 335 accommodations, including 69 suites and 14 signature suites. The project, led by Parker-Torres Design, honors the hotel's 200-year legacy with dramatic design elements. Notable themed suites include those honoring Eleanor Roosevelt and Julia Ward Howe. Presidential and specialty suites pay tribute to historic figures. A new customizable experience program, "Incredible Occasions," offers unique events like a Mint Julep Masterclass and a Tea Experience.
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Las Vegas Sands Singapore breaks ground

🏢 Las Vegas Sands has started construction on an $8 billion ultra-luxury resort in Singapore. Attending the event were Singapore’s Prime Minister, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, and Dr. Miriam Adelson. The project includes a 570-suite hotel, 15,000-seat arena, and 200,000 square feet of meeting space, with design by Moshe Safdie. The resort, expected to elevate luxury tourism in Singapore, features a 76,000-square-foot Skyloop, and sustainability elements like self-shading façades and recycled materials.
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onefinestay launches Élysée Collection in Paris

🏠 onefinestay and Herrmann Immeubles Group launched the Élysée Collection in Paris’ 8th arrondissement, featuring nine luxury apartments across five floors. Mid-term bookings in Paris increased by 300% year-on-year, with 64% of inquiries for one to two-month stays. Six apartments cater to mid-term rentals, and three for 3 to 29 nights. The apartments combine Haussmann-style elements with modern amenities. Additional services include concierge, housekeeping, and optional amenities like grocery delivery and private pastry classes.
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Cambria Hotel Templeton opens in California wine country

🏨 Cambria Hotel Templeton–Paso Robles has opened on California's Central Coast. With 132 rooms, it is locally owned by the Filipponi family and managed by Pacifica Hotels. Located at 1000 Las Tablas Road, Templeton, it features solar panels and 12 EV charging stations. Amenities include Iron Horse restaurant, a resort pool, spa, and meeting spaces. Situated near Paso Robles, it offers access to over 200 wineries. Open since late June, it's part of Choice Hotels' 7,000-property network.
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Extended Stay America opens Select Suites in Wildwood, Fla.

🏨 Extended Stay America opened its first new-construction Select Suites hotel in Wildwood, Florida. The four-story, 124-room property features apartment-style suites with kitchens, on-site laundry, a fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. Opened in 2022, the brand has over 200 properties nationwide. Located near major employers and attractions, it caters to value-conscious guests staying 30+ nights. This highlights the brand’s rapid growth and commitment to community investment.
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Nemacolin joins Preferred’s Legend Collection

🏖️ Nemacolin joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection. In November 2023, the Grand Lodge reopened with 56 all-suite accommodations; The Chateau followed in May 2024 with 124 updated rooms. The resort, 65 miles from Pittsburgh, spans 2,200 acres with three hotels, estates, and homes. It features 18 dining venues, two Pete Dye golf courses, and more. I Prefer Hotel Rewards offers benefits to over 6 million members. Membership ensures adherence to quality assurance standards.
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