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Christophe Truchet has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Brasserie Margot and Bar Margot welcome Chef Christophe Truchet as Chef de Cuisine, overseeing the culinary program for both concepts at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. A native of France with a foundation in classical French cuisine and experience spanning Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels around the world, Truchet brings a thoughtful, disciplined approach that aligns naturally with the restaurants' modern French identity.

Four Seasons
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Development Opening

Peachtree Group Announces Grand Opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Va.

Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") announced the grand opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Va., in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The 122-room hotel, located at 4870 Lakeview Overlook Plaza, was developed by Peachtree and is the firm's seventh property completed and opened this year. Peachtree's hospitality management division will operate the hotel.

Home2 Suites
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
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Jim Plohg has been promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Ashford Inc., Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.

Ashford Inc. today announced the appointment of Jim Plohg as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Ashford Inc., Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) and Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR), effective as of December 16, 2025. Mr. Plohg most recently served the Ashford Group of Companies as Division General Counsel and Managing Director, joining the firm in 2014.

Ashford Inc.
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Israël Benyaïr has been appointed as General Manager at Baccarat Hotel New York

Israël Benyaïr has been named General Manager of the Forbes Five-Star AAA Five-Diamond Baccarat Hotel New York. In this new role, Benyaïr oversees the day-to-day operation of the flagship hotel, which reimagined the elegance and perfection of the legendary French crystal maker into a luxury lifestyle hospitality brand when it opened in March of 2015.

Baccarat
New York, New York, United States
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Development Rebranding

JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino Announce Property-Wide Rebrand, Officially Becoming The Resort at Summerlin

-JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino today announced a property-wide rebrand, officially uniting the celebrated resort and casino under a new identity, The Resort at Summerlin. Effective January 1, 2026, the rebrand marks a significant milestone in the property's ongoing $75 million, multi-year renovation and its evolution as a premier luxury destination in the heart of Summerlin.

The Resort at Summerlin
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Development Renovation

Sheraton Charlotte Unveils $12M Renovation in Uptown

The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, part of Marriott International's portfolio, proudly announces the completion of a transformative $12 million renovation encompassing all 305 guest rooms and suites. The ten-month enhancement project reimagines the hotel's accommodations with a fresh, light-filled design, modern technology, and thoughtful amenities tailored to today's business and leisure travelers.

Sheraton
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel Now Open

Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and developer Matthews Southwest, today officially opened the doors of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, welcoming its first guests. This debut signals the brand's flagship arrival to Greater Fort Lauderdale, introducing a new benchmark for sophisticated coastal luxury and elevated hospitality in South Florida. Marking a key achievement in the Broward County Convention Center District expansion, the hotel now serves as its definitive anchor, setting a new regional standard as a world-class destination for meetings, events, and leisure.

Omni
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Kyle Lippe has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The National, Autograph Collection | Downtown OKC

With more than 28 years in hospitality and 14 years in executive leadership, Lippe is recognized for cultivating exceptional leaders, strong company cultures, driving operational success, and building community-rooted partnerships. His most defining chapter was at The Skirvin Hilton, where he led the historic hotel to national recognition, including the Historic Hotels of America "Hotel of the Year" Award win in 2021 and the Hilton Blue Energy Award. Throughout his career, Lippe has led major full-service hotels and renovations across Oklahoma and the Midwest, delivering record-setting service scores. He currently serves on the Board of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and is committed to mentoring future hospitality leaders and advancing the state's tourism industry. In his new role as Hotel Manager at The National, Autograph Collection | Downtown OKC, Lippe will play a key role in driving operational excellence and elevating the overall guest experience.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Development Opening

Hyatt Studios Huntsville Opens in Alabama, Bringing New Upper-Midscale Extended Stay Brand to ‘Rocket City’

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) celebrated the grand opening of Hyatt Studios Huntsville, marking a significant milestone in the upper-midscale extended brand's expanding pipeline. This opening further strengthens Hyatt's strategic collaboration with 3H Group, the same developer behind the first-ever Hyatt Studios property, which opened in Mobile, Alabama, earlier this year. Hyatt Studios Huntsville brings a modern approach to extended stay to one of the Southeast's fastest-growing cities, offering studio apartment-style suites with spacious, well-equipped kitchens, inviting lounge areas, and flexible workspaces.

Hyatt Studios
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Development Rebranding

Valencia Hotel Collection Announces the Closing of Tyler Hotel Partners, LP, Formed to Build a New Hotel on the Square in Downtown Tyler, Texas

Valencia Hotel Collection is proud to announce the official acquisition of property on the newly expanding Square in downtown Tyler, Texas, to build a new full-service hotel designed as a reimagining of the old Blackstone hotel of yesteryear. This marks a major milestone in the group's continued expansion. Slated to become another addition to the Valencia Hotel Collection, Hotel Blackstone will open as a high-profile, boutique property and a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott.

Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)
Tyler, Texas, United States