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Hyatt Plans Luxury and Lifestyle Hotel Openings for Next Two Years

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels to open globally by 2026, with a focus on luxury travel which is forecasted to increase by 52.8% in Europe by 2028. 70% of Hyatt's global rooms are luxury and upper upscale; the company expanded by 28 luxury hotels in three years and doubled luxury room count since 2017. Hyatt quintupled its lifestyle rooms since 2017, adding 28 lifestyle hotels in 2024, and acquired Standard International. The Lifestyle group is led by Amar Lalvani and will be based in New York City, Austin, and Bangkok. Upcoming openings include Miraval the Red Sea (2025), Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, and Andaz Miami Beach among others.
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LivAway Suites Opened Three Properties in November 2024

🏨 LivAway Suites opened its newest location in Missoula, Montana, marking the brand's fourth location overall and third opening in November. Missoula's population exceeds 125,000 residents, benefiting from a surge of remote workers. LivAway targets digital nomads, locals employed in tourism, recreation, healthcare, and individuals associated with the University of Montana. The city's robust economy is supported by key institutions like Saint Patrick Hospital and the University of Montana. LivAway Suites aims for 50 locations by late 2026.
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Four Seasons Hotel New York Reimagines Menu Concepts

🏠 The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in November after several years of closure, offering new menu concepts at The Garden Restaurant and TY Bar. Executive Chef Maria Tampakis and Executive Pastry Chef Jonathan Pereira crafted a Northern Italian-inspired menu and desserts. The Garden serves breakfast and lunch, with dinner service starting early 2025. TY Bar, developed with Toby Maloney, presents cocktails that pay homage to New York's history. Both venues offer a mix of reimagined classics and local ingredients under Director of Food and Beverage Iwona Luksza.
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JLL Announces Acquisition Closing of Atlanta and Memphis-Area Hotels

🏨 Woodvale Opportunity Fund I acquired Southaven Marriott Portfolio for $25 million, including Courtyard Memphis Southaven (85 keys) and Residence Inn Southaven (78 keys), as well as Fairfield Inn & Suites Buford for $11 million, totaling 94 suites. Located in Mississippi and a suburb of Atlanta, respectively, these hotels built in 2007 and 2006 offer amenities for business and leisure with access to local attractions. JLL Capital Markets facilitated the deal with strong expected returns for investors.
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Rosen Hotels & Resorts Names Frank Santos Chief Executive Officer

🏢 Frank Santos, Rosen Hotels & Resorts' newly appointed CEO, steps into his role following Founder Harris Rosen's death at 85. Santos, who began as CFO in January 1986, has been with the company for almost 39 years. The company staffs over 4,000 associates and boasts seven Orlando hotels, alongside other ventures including RosenSure and Millennium Technology Group. Santos helped create essential community programs like free preschool for underserved areas and affordable healthcare for associates. He's also active on various boards, holds CHAE+ and CHA+ designations, and is a past HFTP president.
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Choice Hotels Gives Grants Through Its ‘Your Community, Your Choice’ Program

💰 Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the 2024 "Your Community, Your Choice" grant program recipients in North Bethesda, Maryland, marking the program's fifth anniversary. Since 2019, over 70 hotels in the U.S. have aided local nonprofits through $275,000 in donations. Grants support various causes such as food security, veteran aid, abuse victim aid, education, and animal welfare. Nonprofits are nominated by Choice hotels with community ties to the organizations' missions. Additional Choice Hotels community involvement includes partnerships with the American Red Cross, Operation Homefront, and sustainability initiatives like Room to be Green.
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Luxury Group by Marriott International Shares Global Expansion Updates

🏡 Marriott International announced over 260 luxury hotels in the development pipeline, with over 30 properties expected to open in 2025. A profound evolution in luxury travel is witnessed, with Millennials and Gen Z reshaping the market by prioritizing experiences. EDITION Hotels debuted in Saudi Arabia in 2024, with openings in Lake Como and the Red Sea planned for 2025. JW Marriott launched in St. Maarten, Nairobi, and Taiyuan in 2024, with more openings in Kaafu Atoll, Crete, and Tokyo ahead. The Luxury Collection added resorts in Labuan Bajo, Lombok, Nice, Las Vegas, and Isla Mujeres in 2024, with Milan and Madrid joining soon. The Ritz-Carlton introduced locations in Morocco, Hawaii, Saudi Arabia, and Bangkok, and will return to Puerto Rico in 2025. St. Regis opened resorts in Longboat Key and Shanghai in 2024, with upcoming launches in Aruba and the Dominican Republic. W Hotels reimagined W Hollywood, launched W Prague, and will open in Union Square, Punta Cana, and Florence in 2025.
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IHG’s Vignette Collection Reaches Over 50 Open and Pipeline Hotels Globally

🆔 IHG Hotels & Resorts' Vignette Collection has reached over 50 open and pipeline properties three years after its 2021 launch, aiming for 100 in 10 years. There are currently 19 open Vignette Collection hotels, with another 34 planned, including in Japan, Vietnam, and The Maldives. The collection offers unique properties, like the CIEL Tower in Dubai and the RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, blending individuality with IHG's global scale.
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites Opens in Pensacola, Florida

🏨 Extended Stay America opened the Premier Suites in Pensacola, Florida, developed by Artemis Hotel Group. The new four-story, 124-room property offers amenities like WiFi, breakfast, cable, a 24-hour fitness room, onsite laundry, pet area, EMV charging, and fully equipped kitchens in all suites. The hotel is close to military facilities, beaches, museums, and corporate headquarters, catering to military members and guests seeking extended stay options.
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