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Briefs: Mandarin Oriental to open in Mexico; Highgate rebrands Portugal hotels

🏝 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces the opening of Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya in 2028, located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The resort will feature 120 rooms and suites with private pools, 50 residences, a spa, three pools, a beach club, dining venues, a kid’s club, and event spaces. The property is designed by Migdal Arquitectos and William Gray, with art curated by Bosco Sodi. GIM Desarrollos is developing the resort, set within a jungle and mangrove reserve with 9% land coverage for buildings and roads. Mandarin Oriental has 41 hotels and 12 residences in 26 countries. ???? Highgate rebrands four hotels in Algarve, Portugal under the Marriott International brand, with renovations starting later this year and opening scheduled for 2025. ????️ Ciel, Vignette Collection in Dubai aims to be the tallest hotel tower globally by 2025, with over 80 floors, 1,000 rooms, and features including restaurants, infinity pool, and an observation bar. IHG operates 117 hotels in the Middle East, with 83 in the pipeline. 💰 Turneo raises €2 million in seed funding to expand and enhance its AI-driven experiential hospitality platform, with plans to establish partnerships with global hoteliers.

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Dusit joins hands with Paljor Global to expand in Nepal, South Asia

🏡 Dusit International partners with Nepalese Paljor Global Corp to expand in South Asia, leveraging local presence for hotel management and education initiatives. Dusit Princess Kathmandu and Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel, both operating since July 2023, exemplify this collaboration. Paljor Global to identify projects in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, and northeast India. Dusit’s hospitality education and Dusit Gastro to contribute to local economic and vocational development, while catering to the Nepalese tourists in Thailand with tailored travel packages.

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José Andrés Group to launch its first hotel, private membership club

🏡 José Andrés Group and Thor Equities collaborate to launch The Bazaar House by José Andrés, the first hotel under the chef's brand, set to open in 2027 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. This 67-key luxury hotel will feature a private membership club, multiple dining venues, event space, a wellness center, and retail options. José Andrés Group has a portfolio of 20 brands and 40 locations, and Thor Equities has spent seven years on local approvals. The Bazaar House aims to be a communal hub for both locals and visitors.

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Gencom closes on $550M redevelopment financing for Bermuda resort

🏨 Gencom completed a $550 million recapitalization of the Fairmont Southampton resort in Bermuda, aiming for a major redevelopment and expansion of the 593-key property. Institutional lenders including Starwood Property Trust and Clarien Bank financed the deal. The renovation will modernize guestrooms, the lobby, meeting spaces, and ballrooms. The project includes a residential program with Fairmont-branded residences and is set to open in early 2026. Gencom's portfolio is worth around $8 billion, with 24 owned assets exceeding 7,000 rooms and a management affiliate with 240 properties totaling 50,000 keys.

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On location: Marriott International’s CaLa region expansion

🏨 Marriott is expanding in Caribbean and Latin America, with Costa Rica hosting the most properties after Mexico. The Ritz-Carlton, Nekajui, in Papagayo, Costa Rica will open later this year. Marriott has nearly 500 properties across 25 brands in 37 countries in the region. Upcoming all-inclusive resorts include Almare in Isla Mujeres, and W Punta Cana scheduled for 2024. Marriott aims for growth in high-demand areas, with 600 rooms in Argentina, 1,600+ in Brazil, and 840+ in Colombia. Marriott Bonvoy partnered with Rappi, serving over 20 million users in Latin America.

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Briefs: Washington, D.C.’s The Madison rebrands; Fairfield Inn opens in Kansas City

🏡 The Madison in Washington, D.C. joined Marriott's Le Méridien brand following a $15 million renovation, including its 356 guestrooms, lobby, and Lady Madison restaurant. Fairfield Inn & Suites opened in Kansas City, managed by Hotel Equities. U.S. hotel industry saw a 0.5% increase in occupancy to 68.9%, a 2% rise in ADR to $168.80, and a 2.5% increase in RevPAR to $116.22. Aman announced the Aman Maldives with 52 guestrooms and 16 residences, adding to its 35-property portfolio.

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Choice Hotels expands extended stay portfolio with 17 new hotels in nine months

🏨 Choice Hotels International opened 17 MainStay Suites and Suburban Studios from January 1 to September 17, targeting extended stay segment. New hotels launched in Las Vegas, Moreno Valley, Calif.; Orlando, and Tampa, Fla. The company reports 16 out of 17 are brand conversions with an average turnaround of 120 days. Half of the 70 properties in the pipeline until March 2025 are also conversions. The "Kitchen-in-a-Box" concept streamlines the transition to extended stay properties, taking 3-4 months. MainStay Suites has over 125 locations while Suburban Studios has 100+ across the U.S., both offering full kitchens and participating in the Choice Privileges rewards program. Choice Hotels operates approximately 7,500 hotels with over 630,000 rooms globally.

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Moxy Hotels aims to reach 100 hotels in Europe by 2025

🏨 Moxy Hotels from Marriott International celebrates 10 years since its launch in Milan, 2014. Aimed to reach 100 hotels in Europe by 2025, adding 17 new properties including entries into Spain, Turkey, and Luxembourg. Currently, Moxy has 89 hotels in 18 European destinations, 60% of its global estate. New hotels include Moxy Barcelona with 414 rooms, Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu with 168 rooms, and Moxy Luxembourg Airport with 129 rooms. Also expanding in France, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Poland, Serbia, Germany, and Switzerland by 2025.

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Briefs: Hyatt resort in the Maldives; Sheraton Grand Nashville completes renovations

🏖️ Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives, set to open in 2027 by Hyatt and SingHaiyi, will add 130 private pool villas over 24 acres. Sheraton Grand Nashville completed a multi-year renovation led by Looney & Associates, featuring 494 rooms in one of the city's tallest buildings. TROBBU Boutique Collection, directed by Elías Barbosa, will open TROBBU Tulum in January 2025, offering 10 luxury villas in Mexico. Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf in Dubai unveils refurbished Arabian Houses designed by La Bottega Interiors' Sahar Al Yasser.

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People on the Move: JLL, Aethos, Andaz Prague, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, Pendry Washington DC-The Wharf, Hilton

🏨 Daniel C. Peek has joined JLL as president of its Americas region, boasting nearly $60 billion in career transactions. Based in Tampa, he'll collaborate with CEO Mark Gibson and Kevin Davis to enhance client relations and financial strategies. Christophe Thomas is Aethos' new COO, aiming to refine the brand's strategic direction and operations. Andaz Prague makes two key appointments with Axel Ziegler as GM and Christopher Koleros as Director of Sales and Marketing. The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok gears up for its November opening with six executive hires, including Tina Liu as GM. Pendry Washington DC-The Wharf names Amanda Santiago as Director of Sales and Marketing. Nicole Di Maio-Kennedy joins EOS Hospitality as VP of Revenue Maximization, bringing over two decades of experience. Edmund Richardson advances at Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club, aiming to enhance the resort's operations. Hilton appoints Antonio Bugarin as GM of Hilton Los Cabos, and Sabrina Graves takes the helm as GM at B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale. Pedro Dias becomes GM of El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, and Mali Carow is announced as GM at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale.

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