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TPG Hotels & Resorts announced that it is centralizing its management company platform with the opening of its new national operations headquarters based in Dallas, Texas. “Greater Dallas has quickly become the nation’s hub for leading hospitality management firms, and it is exactly where TPG Hotels and Resorts belongs. The strategic decision to centralize our operations platform in Dallas, specifically McKinney, was based on multiple factors that positions us as the premier hospitality management in

Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels shared the interior details for its latest prototype, Scenic Dreams. Developed in collaboration with developers, owners, and operators, the Sleep Inn prototype features redesigned guestrooms and common areas that complement the exterior tower and purple accent lighting previously announced in April 2023. Through consumer testing, the Scenic Dreams prototype was found to increase guests’ likelihood to stay while remaining low-cost for hotels to build and operate. “Choice Hotels strives to bring an intentional approach

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? After graduating from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) with a Nutrition Food Science Degree, I moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, to ski and work for the winter. A local restaurant in Ketchum hired me as a prep cook. Three weeks later, the chef quit, and the owner asked me to take the job. That’s when I got the hospitality bug! Who were some of your

Hotel Equities announced a strategic partnership with Trust Hospitality. The collaboration positions Hotel Equities as the operational engine, facilitating the expansion of its portfolio in the United States and into new markets with an emphasis on the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), while allowing Trust Hospitality’s principals to focus on cultivating their portfolios and leverage their relationships within the CALA regions. “The synergy between our two organizations complements each other’s expertise to create a formidable

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) marked the start of the annual HUNTER Hotel Investment Conference by underlining its leadership in the midscale segment. IHG’s development follows a year that saw more than 150 openings and more than 300 signings worldwide for its midscale brands and reflects a commitment to expansion, expertise, and brand and enterprise investments. IHG’s continued midscale brand growth stems from increased interest among owners and guests in a segment STR forecasts will grow in revenue