Category: hospitality
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Bend has welcomed its newest hotel, bringing 131 rooms, a restaurant and bar, and outdoor-focused amenities to a growing Central Oregon lodging market. The Cambria Hotel, near the Old Mill District and downtown, is the first property under the brand’s name in Central Oregon and arrives as visitor demand remains strong. Key takeaways The opening…
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Ryman Hospitality Properties is expanding its convention-resort footprint with a $1.38 billion agreement to acquire Grande Lakes Orlando from Trinity Investments. The 409-acre destination combines two Marriott luxury hotels, extensive meeting space, golf, wellness and family amenities, giving Ryman a major foothold in one of the country’s strongest meetings and leisure markets. Key takeaways Ryman…
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My Place Hotels of America has opened its first Florida location, bringing its extended-stay model to the Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda market. The 63-room hotel sits along Interstate 75 and marks the first new property to enter the submarket in more than five years, adding much-needed lodging capacity as the region continues to grow. Key takeaways…
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup gave Santa Barbara County’s already strong summer tourism season an additional lift. International teams, traveling supporters and tournament-related visitors helped fill hotels, restaurants and attractions, while generating millions in sales and significant tax revenue for communities across the South Coast. Key takeaways June 2026 produced an estimated $4.9 million in…
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Sacramento hospitality and nightlife operators will have a free opportunity to sharpen their marketing skills at an upcoming city workshop. The session will cover branding, content creation and social media strategies designed to help local businesses connect with customers, attract new audiences and build lasting community relationships. Key takeaways The workshop is designed as a…
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Aman has opened Amanvari, its first resort in Mexico, on the Baja California Peninsula’s East Cape. Set within the coastal community of Costa Palmas, the secluded retreat replaces traditional hotel rooms with 18 private casitas, pairing understated architecture, personal pools and expansive Sea of Cortés views with immersive wellness and outdoor experiences. Key takeaways Amanvari…
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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality for a new long-term partnership covering campus dining, retail food service, catering, and hospitality. The agreement is designed to bring more variety, convenience, wellness-focused choices, and community-centered experiences to UCCS students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Key takeaways Aramark will operate and enhance dining, retail,…
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A century-old Fairhope landmark is ready to welcome guests again. The Fairhope Hotel will celebrate its restored return with a Thursday ribbon-cutting and open house, giving residents and visitors a chance to explore its updated suites, shared spaces and wraparound porch while reconnecting with one of downtown’s most storied buildings. Key takeaways The Fairhope Hotel’s…
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Savannah’s hospitality and tourism workers received a thoughtful back-to-school boost Friday as a local trolley carried free backpacks and school supplies directly to them downtown. The “Touring Toward Tomorrow” initiative, led by Chosen for the Arts, celebrated the families behind Savannah’s visitor economy while helping children prepare for the coming school year. Key takeaways The…
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College of Charleston is preparing for a major expansion aimed at linking students more closely with Charleston’s thriving tourism and business communities. Plans call for a new hospitality and tourism center on Calhoun Street and a future business school at the former Carroll Building downtown, creating new academic and civic spaces across the city. Key…