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Denis Stackeusky

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Jumeirah adds three projects in Dubai under Mission 2030 strategy

🏡 Jumeirah to expand in Dubai under Mission 2030 with three new properties. Jumeirah Asora Bay, opening in 2029, will feature a hotel with 103 rooms, suites, and 20 villas. Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay, in collaboration with Meraas, will have 29 units including a seven-bedroom penthouse and six ocean villas. Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers will offer 754 residential units from one- to four-bedroom apartments. The developments emphasize sustainable growth, with a focus on suites, villas, and branded residences.
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Four Seasons to open Ajman resort in 2026

🏖 Four Seasons set to open Four Seasons Resort Ajman at Al Zorah in Al Zorah, Ajman in 2026 after an agreement with Al Zorah Development Company. The resort will be a rebrand and upgrade of an existing property, offering 74 rooms and suites, plus 23 villas with private terraces and Arabian Gulf views, 280-foot infinity pool, and various dining options including an all-day restaurant, beachfront grill and bar, and an Italian restaurant. Located a 35-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, the resort is near an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. This project is Four Seasons' first in Ajman and adds to their UAE portfolio with existing hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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Drury begins work on first Nebraska hotel

🏨 Drury Hotels began construction on the first Nebraska property, the Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown, located at 920 Q Street, Lincoln, near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The 210-room hotel, opening in February 2026, offers 2,400+ square feet of meeting space for up to 288 people. The hotel features a guest market, business and fitness centers, indoor pool and spa, and free Wi-Fi, with bookings starting February 2026. Drury plans to hire around 55 staff members and will extend its presence to 28 states.
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Peachtree secures USCIS approval for four regional centers

🏦 Peachtree Group received U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval for four regional centers to structure and sponsor EB-5 projects across the continental U.S. Peachtree plans to integrate EB-5 capital into its investment strategy and has already secured three I-956F approvals for hotel projects, including Home2 Suites by Hilton in Boone, N.C., TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Palmdale, Calif., and SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Bryce Canyon City, Utah, since launching its EB-5 program in 2023. The EB-5 visa program requires a minimum investment of $800,000, creating at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Peachtree aims to expand EB-5 projects and foster investor relationships.
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Towneplace Suites opens in downtown San Jose

🏨 Urban Catalyst and Island Hospitality Management opened the Marriott TownePlace Suites in downtown San Jose, California. The 119-room hotel is part of a $170-million Moxy/AC by Marriott development. The five-story property features amenities like a fitness center and rooftop deck. Managed by Island Hospitality, which operates over 80 hotels, the project aligns with San Jose’s Downtown Strategy 2040. TownePlace Suites targets guests staying five nights or more and adds to the existing 311-room Moxy and AC Hotel nearby.
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Wyndham debuts La Quinta brand in country of Georgia

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, with ELT Group, launched La Quinta by Wyndham Batumi in Georgia, boasting 98 rooms, amenities such as a 24/7 fitness center, and proximity to attractions like MetroCity Batumi mall. Georgia saw a 4.2% rise in tourism with 7.4 million visitors in 2024. Dimitris Manikis highlighted the brand's commitment to Georgia's market, while ELT Group's CEO emphasized the brand's established reputation aiding Batumi's growing appeal.
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GHA CEO points to loyalty growth as Q1 revenue driver

🏨 Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) started 2025 with $746 million in Q1 revenue, a 15% increase. GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program now boasts 30 million members. Room nights increased by 12%, and average daily rate (ADR) rose by 3%. Cross-brand revenue grew by 11%. DISCOVERY Dollars redemption surged 60%, with Spain, Germany, China, and Singapore leading. Redemptions generated 7.6 times more revenue, with over D$1,000 redemptions yielding 4-5 times the value. New memberships in Q1 grew by 8%, totaling 850,000. International stays contributed 70% of revenue; Maldives and Thailand saw the highest with 100% and 95%. China's stay revenue grew by 19%. Rotana's addition in March expanded GHA's portfolio by 80 hotels.
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Wyndham moves to jumpstart Super 8 expansion in Southern Europe

📰 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with Soliteight Hotel Projects SA to introduce Super 8 in Spain and Portugal, planning 40 hotels within a decade. The first hotel will open in Leiria, Portugal in Q4 2027. Modular construction will be utilized predominantly. Wyndham aims to fill the budget-friendly accommodation gap, with Spain having received a record 94 million international visitors in 2024 and a 3.2% GDP growth that year. Spain and Portugal have a 10% lower budget brand penetration compared to other European markets, despite a 142% RevPAR increase since 2019. Wyndham has over 550 European hotels, with existing Spanish and Portuguese properties under different brands.
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