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Rocco Forte taps new GMs and managing director for The Carlton Milan

🏨 Rocco Forte Hotels has appointed five new leaders for its properties. Anna Gricini becomes General Manager of Hotel de la Ville, Rome, while Maximilian Von Reden takes over as General Manager of Hotel Amigo, Brussels. Matteo Gentile will lead Hotel Savoy, Florence starting November 3. Ulrich Schwer is now at The Charles Hotel, Munich. Francesco Roccato, Managing Director of Northern Italy, will also oversee The Carlton Milan, opening on November 6, 2025.

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Patrick Short joins TPG Hotels as president and COO

🏨 Patrick Short has been appointed as president & COO of TPG Hotels & Resorts. He will lead operations at the national headquarters in McKinney, TX. With 30+ years in hospitality, Short previously expanded Peachtree Hospitality from 27 to 100 hotels. He has experience with over 25 brands and held roles at Kinseth and CSM Corporation. Robert Leven of Procaccianti Companies praised Short's leadership as TPG plans further expansion.

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Fordham launches hospitality program

🏨 Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies, part of Fordham Real Estate Institute, launches a new hospitality program in 2025. The program includes a Master of Science in Hospitality, advanced certificates in Hotel Management, and Hospitality Investment and Development. It kicks off with the “Business of Hospitality” series on November 4, 2025, featuring leaders from MCR Hotels, Highgate, Marriott, and Colliers. The initiative prepares students for leadership roles through degrees, certificates, and industry panels.

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Peachtree Group sets record with $2.5B in private credit deals

💵 Peachtree Group, through September 2025, completed over $2 billion in private credit transactions across 77 deals, aiming for $2.5 billion by year-end. In 2024, they deployed $1.6 billion—a 54% increase from 2023. Notable deals include: $176.5 million for Rio Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas) and $68.2 million for AC Hotel (Seattle). With $3 trillion in U.S. commercial real estate debt maturing by 2028, private credit demand continues to rise.

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Populus Denver names new GM

🌳 Populus Hotels appointed Manfred Steuerwald as general manager of Populus Denver, which opened in October 2024. Steuerwald, with 40 years in hospitality, will lead the 265-room, carbon-positive hotel focusing on sustainability. Populus Denver, created by Urban Villages with Aparium Hotel Group, implements zero-waste systems and the One Night, One Tree program, reflecting its commitment to nature. Steuerwald previously held roles at Hyatt properties and aims to enhance the hotel’s eco-friendly mission.

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Germany’s H World opens Zleep Hotel in Hamburg

🏨 Zleep Hotel Hamburg Volkspark opened near Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion and Barclays Arena. With 204 rooms and digital check-in, it emphasizes Danish design. Steigenberger Hotels GmbH's CEO, Dr. Stephan Hungeling, highlights its expansion in Hamburg with seven hotels. The hotel offers parking, bicycle spaces, a lounge, and a snack bar. Eidelstedt S-Bahn station is a 10-minute walk, and the A7 motorway is 3 minutes by car. This is the second Zleep hotel in Germany after Frankfurt-Kelsterbach, with more locations planned.

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Government policies have affected hotel brands, but it’s the owners who are really feeling the squeeze

🏨 Executives at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix, including David Pepper from Choice Hotels, discussed the hospitality industry facing challenges due to policy changes and tariffs. In August, Highside Companies secured $500 million from Apollo for Everhome Suites expansion. Interest rates have seen one cut with two more expected. Wyndham introduced Dazzler Select, and Hilton launched Outset Collection. IHG acquired Ruby Hotels and opened it for U.S. franchising. Operating costs remain a concern, but opportunities exist amid muted supply growth.

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Nobu Hospitality announces new hotel and restaurant in Nashville

🏨 Nobu Hospitality plans to open Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Nashville along the Cumberland River in the East Bank district. Featuring 120 rooms and suites by Foster + Partners, it will include a Nobu restaurant, event spaces, a fitness center, spa, and a rooftop pool with skyline views. Partnering with Oracle, the hotel aims to complement Nashville’s culture and culinary scene. Located near downtown, it provides easy access to Broadway, Nissan Stadium, and more.

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Intercontinental New York Barclay appoints director of sales & marketing

📈 Intercontinental New York Barclay has appointed Matthew Davis as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. Davis, with a career in hospitality since 1991, joined the hotel in 2017 and held the role of director of sales since 2020. Owned by 111 East 48th Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG, the hotel aims to drive revenue, enhance guest engagement, and maintain key client relationships under his leadership. Davis previously held leadership roles at Millennium Hotels and Resorts, and Jumeirah Essex House.

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Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris names new GM

🏨 Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Paris, appointed Philippe Clarinval as general manager. With 20+ years in luxury hospitality, Clarinval has experience with Shangri-La properties in Southeast Asia, The Omnia and Carlton Hotel in Switzerland, and Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel. He also teaches at École Hôtelière de Lausanne and consults for Oxford Leadership and Forbes Business Council. Prince de Galles, opened in 1929, offers 116 rooms and 43 suites.

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