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Denis Stackeusky

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Accor heralds its first Emblems Collection property

🏨 Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in Wiltshire, England, will join Accor's Emblems Collection in late 2025. Emblems was launched in 2021 with aims to reach 60 properties by 2030. The 500-acre estate features 42 rooms, 9 cottages, and Michelin dining. Lucknam Park will be the first under Emblems' Heritage category, emphasizing luxury and unique character. Accor plans 15 Emblems hotels by 2025, including a new mountain retreat in Athens by 2026.
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Under Canvas opens Columbia River Gorge location

🏕️ Under Canvas has launched its first Washington location, Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge, on a 120-acre property in the White Salmon River Valley, 15 miles from White Salmon and an hour from Portland. The camp features safari-style tents with amenities like king beds and USB packs. Guests can enjoy yoga, stargazing, and valley views. Activities include hiking, kayaking, and wine tasting. Dining includes café meals and s’mores, while retail offers brands like Aviator Nation and Hydro Flask.
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U.S. hotel performance diverges by region, putting onus on investors to be targeted: Colliers

🏨 Between April 2024 and March 2025, U.S. hotels experienced a 2.4% increase in revenue per available room, and average daily rates went up by 1.9%. Occupancy grew by 1.3% in the Northeast and Central regions, with cities like New York, Chicago, and Nashville benefiting from leisure and business travel. The South leads with 51% of rooms under construction. The West sees daily rates 20% above pre-pandemic levels. Consumer travel spending dipped slightly, and lodging dropped 2.5%.
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Wyndham’s new ad campaign lets travelers know that ‘Where There’s a Wyndham, There’s a Way’

📱 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched a campaign titled “Where There’s a Wyndham, There’s a Way,” spanning 9,300 hotels across 25 brands. With Havas New York and produced by Annex 88, it aims for accessibility and convenience. A 30-second ad, “World’s Greatest Aunt,” kicked off the campaign across various platforms. Wyndham Rewards, with over 115 million members, offers benefits like free nights across 60,000 global locations.
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Hyatt announces opening of Secrets Baby Beach in Aruba

🏖 Hyatt Hotels Corp. opened Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, its first Inclusive Collection resort in Aruba, on the southeastern coast near San Nicolas. The adults-only resort features 304 suites with balconies or terraces, four à la carte restaurants, and six bars. Guests enjoy three pools, a 3,200 sq. ft. spa, and 2,569 sq. ft. of meeting space. Nearby attractions include San Nicolas Street Murals and Boca Grandi. Further expansions planned for 2025.
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Aman Group is developing its lifestyle Janu brand in Turks and Caicos

🏝️ Aman Group is launching Janu Turks and Caicos, their first lifestyle brand in the Americas, currently under construction on the northwest coast of Providenciales. Located within an 18,000-acre nature reserve, the development includes a hotel, residences, culinary concepts, a beach club, and a 164-foot swimming pool. The Spa and Wellness Centre features an IV Lounge, Meditation Studio, and more. It’s the fifth Janu location, following projects in Tokyo, Dubai, Diriyah, and AlUla.
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Dusit opens hotel in Chengdu’s AG Park

🏨 Dusit Hotels and Resorts opened its first property in Sichuan, China: Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu. Located in Xinjin, 30 minutes from downtown Chengdu, the hotel features 241 rooms, including seven private villas. Highlights include dining venues with farm-to-table options, a conference hall, and leisure activities. A Thai Food Festival runs through June 30, and the Dusit Experience package is available until August 31, with rates from CNY799.
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Driftwood Capital provides refi money for Texas’ largest hotel

💰 Driftwood Capital provided $35 million in mezzanine financing for Sheraton Dallas Hotel. Located at 400 Olive Street, the hotel is Texas' largest with 1,841 rooms and 230,000+ sq ft of meeting space. The $300-million senior loan from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase replaces a $270-million 2024 CMBS loan. The new loan offers three one-year extensions. The hotel benefits from its City Center District location near transit, with 113 meeting rooms and 1,100 parking spaces.
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Shangri-La opens first of its ‘ultra-luxury’ Signatures brand in Hangzhou

🏨 Shangri-La Group launched a luxury brand, Shangri-La Signatures, with The Silk Lakehouse opening on West Lake, Hangzhou. Designed by Gert Voorjans and Lázaro Rosa-Violán, it includes a lobby with 1,930 Murano glass pieces. The hotel offers 68 rooms, hosts for cultural activities, and wellness services. Dining options feature The Living Room by Alan Yu and regional cuisine. Located on the former Xiling Hotel site, Shangri-La first opened in Hangzhou in 1984.
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Nobu Hospitality announces second project in Poland

🏨 Nobu Hospitality plans a new development in Kraków, Poland, featuring a hotel, restaurant, and the first Nobu Residences in Eastern Europe, near the historic Old Town. The project includes 100 hotel rooms, 80 residences, a cultural district, and various amenities like a rooftop pool and fitness center. The cultural district will have a theatre, cinema, recording studio, and art gallery. This follows the Nobu Hotel Warsaw, opened in 2020, representing a new urbanism model.
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