RobertDouglas Secures Senior Refinancing for Cambria Hotel in Chicago
RobertDouglas arranged senior debt refinancing for the 199‑key Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop, owned by Murphy Real Estate Services. The loan, provided by a national institutional lender, replaces the original construction financing and creates a new senior debt structure to improve leverage and long‑term flexibility. The hotel occupies the top 19 floors of the historic New Masonic Office Building after a $65 million adaptive‑reuse redevelopment that turned the space into a lifestyle property. The transaction underscores continued lender appetite for high‑quality, performance‑proven urban hotels.
Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel Joins Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection announced that Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel will join its portfolio, slated to open in summer 2026. The boutique property, located in the historic Gwynne Building, will be operated by New Waterloo. Curator will provide the hotel...
KTGY Names William Bate CEO
KTGY, a national design and real‑estate consulting firm, announced William Bate as its new chief executive officer, succeeding founder‑CEO Tricia Esser after 35 years. Bate arrives from Boston Consulting Group, where he led the North America Real Estate and Cities...
Hyatt Studios Property Opens in Jacksonville, FL
Hyatt Studios Jacksonville opened near St. Johns Town Center, marking the third Hyatt Studios hotel developed by 3H Group and operated by LBA Hospitality. The extended-stay property features studio‑style suites with full kitchens, a 24/7 market, complimentary Grab ’n’ Go...
Stonebridge to Manage Kimpton Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City
Stonebridge has been appointed to operate the upcoming Kimpton hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, a 216‑room luxury lifestyle property slated to open in early 2028. Developed by The Domain Companies, the 10‑story, mid‑rise hotel will feature two distinct food‑and‑beverage...
AI at the Core: Trustworthy Intelligence for an Uncertain Hospitality World
Hospitality executives are moving AI from experimental projects to core commercial functions, yet trust remains a major hurdle. IDeaS research shows nearly 80% of hotel groups use AI and 90% plan deeper investment, but only about 1% rely on it...
Access Point Reveals $375M Capitalization for Studio 6 Conversion Initiative
Access Point announced a $375 million financing package to acquire and rebrand a 38‑hotel portfolio as Studio 6 properties. The deal includes $286 million of senior debt from Citi and a mezzanine layer funded by Access Point, secured on an accelerated timeline. The...
Sports Illustrated Resort Coming to Baton Rouge
Travel + Leisure Co. announced plans to convert an 11‑story downtown Baton Rouge hotel into a Sports Illustrated Resorts property. The project, backed by Northshore Development, Kituwah LLC and investor Shaquille O’Neal, will blend vacation‑ownership, hotel and whole‑ownership units. Renovations...
Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country Project Moving Forward
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria brand is moving ahead with a new resort in Fredericksburg, Texas, after the city council approved the development plat. The Texas Hill Country property, slated to open in 2028, will include 60 guest rooms, 42 branded villas...
First Hospitality Selected to Manage Historian Hotel
First Hospitality has been chosen by Hovde Properties and Mountain Shore Properties to manage the Historian Hotel, a 81‑key adaptive‑reuse project in Madison, Wisconsin, slated to open in Q1 2027. The hotel will join Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio and marks...
PM Hotel Group Adds Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
PM Hotel Group has taken over management of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner, a 234‑suite full‑service hotel in Tysons, VA, strategically positioned between Washington, D.C., and Dulles Airport with Silver Line Metro access. The property serves corporate, group...
My Place Hotels Launches My Pet Points
My Place Hotels of America introduced My Pet Points, a new add‑on to its free Stay Rewarded loyalty program that awards 10 points for every dollar spent on pet fees during a qualifying stay. The rollout included branded pet toys...
Stonebridge Partners with Otelier
Stonebridge has chosen Otelier to serve as its unified back‑office, planning and analytics platform across its hotel portfolio. The rollout will implement Otelier’s suite—TruePlan, IntelliSight, Rec and DigiAudit—to replace legacy spreadsheets and fragmented systems with a centralized, driver‑based approach. The...
Brickell Arch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Miami Debuts
Brickell Arch, a Luxury Collection hotel, opened in Miami, converting the former Hotel AKA Brickell into a 201‑room flagship for Marriott Bonvoy. Managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the property showcases a refreshed brand identity that melds Latin American, Caribbean,...
WorldHotels Launches WorldHotels Backdrop
WorldHotels, the independent luxury brand under BWH Hotels, unveiled WorldHotels Backdrop, a new collection of upscale glamping retreats in scenic locations. The launch aligns with a surge in demand for nature‑focused, experience‑driven travel, a segment projected to grow from $3.79 billion...