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RALEIGH, North Carolina—Concord Hospitality announced the recent promotion of Crystal Thrasher to the position of vice president of HR services. In her new role, Thrasher will lead and shape onboarding processes for new teams during hotel openings and acquisitions, implement compliance guidelines, foster positive associate relations, promote an inclusive workplace culture, facilitate learning and development initiatives, and maintain an effective safety program. “I am absolutely honored to step into this new role at Concord Hospitality,”

OTTUMWA, Iowa—Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites. The hotel is owned by Anil Chaudhari and includes 41 guestrooms and 20 suites. Offering a modern design, the property recently underwent a refresh with renovated guestrooms with a bright color palette, remodeled bathrooms, and new artwork. Guestrooms also come equipped with new sofas, flatscreen televisions, mini-fridges, and microwaves. When visiting the Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites,

Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has announced that the property closed on Jan. 1, 2024, to undergo a renovation and will reopen in early April 2024. The refurbishment will encompass signature spaces throughout the hotel including the lobby and 1927 Lobby Lounge, its accommodations, and the Reflections Terrace. The new design will connect contemporary elements with classic features with materials ranging from marble and dark wood to velvet textures. Aligned with the

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland—PM Hotel Group has been selected to assume management of Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk, located in Jacksonville’s downtown riverfront district. The hotel is currently under a full renovation and will change flags when the renovation is complete. “We are excited to welcome the Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk to our dynamic portfolio, further expanding our presence within the State of Florida,” said Ethan Kramer, chief investment and development officer, PM Hotel Group. “A key

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons were skewed downward due to a calendar shift, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 30, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance December 24-30, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 50.1 percent (down 7.1 percent)ADR: $163.58 (down 2.8 percent)RevPAR: $82.01 (down 9.7 percent) Year-over-year comparisons were negative as the comparable week from 2022 (Dec. 25-Dec. 31) ended with New Year’s Eve. Among the Top