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Hunting and Gathering: A New Mindset for Hotel Sales Amid Industry Uncertainty

The hotel industry is navigating through a storm of uncertainty. Travel demand, both domestic and international, is showing worrying signs of decline due to economic uncertainties, shifting tariffs, and operational disruptions from aging airport infrastructure. The knock-on effects are clear—government and mid-sized businesses are cutting back on meetings, consumers are delaying vacations, and international visitation is expected to drop significantly this summer.

Lodging Interactive
United States
Development Pipeline

Construction Underway for New AC Hotel by Marriott St. Augustine

Florida-based Asante Asset Management is excited to announce that construction is progressing rapidly on the new European-inspired AC Hotel by Marriott in historic St. Augustine. Construction began in April 2024, and the hotel is on schedule to open in fall 2025, introducing a refined, modern lodging experience to the heart of America's oldest city.

AC Hotels by Marriott
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

K9 Resorts Set to Make Illinois Debut

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, an internationally recognized and multi-award-winning luxury boarding and dog daycare franchise, is set to open its first Illinois location in Deerfield on June 21. Located at 649 Lake Cook Rd., this new best-in-class pet hotel will provide Deerfield pet parents with an exceptional boarding and daycare experience that goes well beyond standard pet services. To celebrate the initial opening, K9 Resorts in Deerfield will be hosting a grand opening event on June 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will feature a ribbon cutting, exclusive site tours, prize giveaways, refreshments, and other festivities.

K9 Resorts
Deerfield, Illinois, United States
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Appointment

Chelsea Borba has been promoted to Complex Director of Sales at Flamingo Resort and Spa and The Sandman Hotel

The Flamingo Resort and Spa and The Sandman Hotel in Santa Rosa are thrilled to announce the promotion of Chelsea Borba to Complex Director of Sales, effective immediately. In this expanded role, Borba will oversee sales operations for both properties as they transition to the Hilton and Choice hotel brands, respectively.

FLAMINGO
Santa Rosa, California, United States
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Where Rustic Meets Refined: Texas Hill Country’s Luxury Evolution

The Texas Hill Country has been undergoing a remarkable transformation since 2021. Once celebrated for its rustic inns and German heritage, the region is now emerging as a premier destination for rural luxury escapes, fueled by a wave of high-end investments, wellness-focused brands, and experience-driven developments.

Bunmi OyinloyeShannon Sampson
By Bunmi Oyinloye and Shannon Sampson
Texas Hill Country, Texas, United States
Appointment

Nicolas Galli has been appointed as Director of Finance at Sensei Porcupine Creek

Leading wellbeing brand, Sensei, has announced several new appointments at Sensei Porcupine Creek, its luxury retreat in Rancho Mirage, California. The brand has appointed Nicolas Galli as Director of Finance, who brings extensive experience in the world of luxury hospitality to the premier wellbeing brand, founded by tech pioneer Larry Ellison and world-leading physician and scientist Dr. David Agus.

Sensei
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Appointment

Joan Marte has been appointed as Director of Operations at Sensei Porcupine Creek

Leading wellbeing brand, Sensei, has announced several new appointments at Sensei Porcupine Creek, its luxury retreat in Rancho Mirage, California. The brand has appointed Joan Marte as Director of Operation, who brings extensive experience in the world of luxury hospitality to the premier wellbeing brand, founded by tech pioneer Larry Ellison and world-leading physician and scientist Dr. David Agus.

Sensei
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Appointment

Ryan Drushel has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Sensei Porcupine Creek

Leading wellbeing brand, Sensei, has announced several new appointments at Sensei Porcupine Creek, its luxury retreat in Rancho Mirage, California. The brand has appointed Ryan Drushel as Director of Food & Beverage, who brings extensive experience in the world of luxury hospitality to the premier wellbeing brand, founded by tech pioneer Larry Ellison and world-leading physician and scientist Dr. David Agus.

Sensei
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Development Renovation

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center Introduces the Sky Garden Floor: A Luxurious Penthouse and Striking New Collection of Signature Suites to Debut in December 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center announces the upcoming debut of its new Sky Garden floor, set to open in December 2025. Designed by the renowned firm 1508 London, this transformative project introduces a completely reimagined experience that builds on the Hotel's prestigious positioning as a beacon of luxury in the city. The Sky Garden floor honours the Hotel's original vision of Norman Foster's iconic architectural elements with bespoke design details to create an intimate, residential-style experience for guests.

Four Seasons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Appointment

Humberto Fermo has been appointed as General Manager at Moxy Boulder University

Vision Hospitality Group proudly announces the addition of Humberto Fermo as the new General Manager of the Moxy Boulder, which opened last year near the CU Boulder campus. The hotel welcomed its first guests last June, marking a significant milestone as the first hotel to open in Boulder since 2018 and has quickly become the go-to hotel and bar on University Hill.

Moxy
Boulder, Colorado, United States