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IHG makes “urban-micro” brand Ruby available for U.S. development

📍 Ruby Hotels, founded in 2013 in Germany by Michael Struck, sold to IHG for over $300 million. Now IHG’s 20th brand, Ruby is set to franchise in the U.S. by late 2023, focusing on major urban markets and planning 10 new properties by 2027. Ruby currently operates 20 hotels across Europe, with a presence in cities like Cologne, London, and Vienna. IHG aims for global expansion, targeting over 120 hotels in the next decade and more than 250 in 20 years.

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NewcrestImage opens Elmore Hotel outside Dallas

🏨 NewcrestImage opened The Elmore Hotel in Southlake, Texas, after a year-long renovation. The 175-room, four-story property is now part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio and managed by Coury Hospitality. Originally built in 2016, it offers 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a fitness center, and a pool. Located 10 minutes from DFW Airport, it's a community hub with dining options like Sagewind restaurant. NewcrestImage, active since 2013, has completed $3 billion in hotel transactions.

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Hilton Garden Inn LAX opens after conversion, renovation

🏨 Coury Hospitality opened the Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport after renovating and converting the 280-room property from a La Quinta by Wyndham. Located one mile from Los Angeles International Airport, the 10-story hotel is near SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, and the Kia Forum. It offers quick access to beach cities and downtown Los Angeles. Owned by NewcrestImage, the hotel features newly redesigned rooms with updated technology, blending modern style with comfort.

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A by Adina to open in Berlin in 2027

🏨 TFE Hotels plans to open a 161-key A by Adina Berlin Kurfürstendamm in the FÜRST urban quarter by autumn 2027. Following its 2025 European debut in Vienna, the Berlin site marks the brand's first in Germany and fourth in the city. Featuring studios, apartments, and wellness facilities, the hotel integrates with its vibrant surroundings, promising a genuine Berlin experience with an Australian twist. The project advances TFE Hotels' international expansion strategy.

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Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris announces new GM

📍 Julien Bardet, appointed general manager of Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris, in 2025, marks a milestone during the hotel's 115th anniversary. His career includes roles at Hôtel Martinez, Le Méridien Nice, The Laguna, and The St. Regis in Bali, New York, and Miami. In 2020, he was general manager at Shangri-La Paris. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, built in 1910, boasts 184 rooms, including 49 suites. Bardet aims to preserve its legacy and elevate its global presence.

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San Antionio’s Gunter Hotel reopens after multimillion-dollar renovation

📍 The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio reopened after a $57 million renovation. Originally opened in 1909, the hotel features 311 rooms, a recording studio, a vinyl library with over 900 albums, and 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The redesign by DLR Group blends Beaux-Arts architecture with modern elements. Four dining venues, including Jots and The Keystone Club, are partially open. Full reopening is set for later in 2025.

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The corporate travel outlook is hazy. Here’s why, according to new Deloitte study.

🛫 Corporate travel in 2025 sees nuanced growth: 74% of managers plan to expand budgets, down from 80% of smaller companies, while large firms face selective pullbacks. Travel incidence drops to 31% from 36% in 2024. Cost constraints affect 54% of managers, and sustainability is prioritized by 43%. Live events and training drive travel, with corporate compliance remaining strong at 49%. Deloitte emphasizes agility and partnerships to navigate rising costs and shifting priorities.

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Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand appoints VP of operations

🏨 Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand appoints Hani Daher as vice president of operations, effective November 3, 2025. Daher brings over 20 years of international experience, previously managing a 14-property portfolio at Travel + Leisure Co. International. Millennium Hotels owns 19 hotels in New Zealand under various brands. Stuart Harrison, managing director, expressed enthusiasm about Daher's expertise enhancing their operations.

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StepStone Hospitality adds two hotels to managed portfolio

🏨 StepStone Hospitality expanded its management to include Le Méridien Indianapolis and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Clayton/St. Louis Galleria Area. Le Méridien is in downtown Indianapolis near key venues, while the Hampton Inn & Suites is in Clayton's business district. StepStone, based in Providence, RI, aims to deliver exceptional guest experiences and value for ownership through tailored strategies.

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Airbnb wants its mojo back

📈 Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, announced the launch of Services and a relaunch of Experiences, expanding Airbnb beyond home-sharing since May. ???? Airbnb's growth slowed from 40% in 2022 to an expected 8-10% this quarter. ???? With over two billion guest arrivals, Airbnb integrates hotels into its platform with a 15.5% commission. ???? Chesky aims to grow at 20% by diversifying offerings and investing in marketing. ???? Changes in commission structures for hosts begin in late 2025. ????

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