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Ashford Hospitality Trust Acquires Two Minneapolis Hotels
The deal includes the W Minneapolis Hotel-The Foshay, and the Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis hotel—both managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
June 29, 2015
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Hard Rock International Appoints Leong Wy Joon as Senior Vice President Hotel Development, Asia and India
Leong will be responsible for securing new development opportunities, working with development partners, and brand growth in the regions.
June 25, 2015
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Asia Pacific Region Reported as Largest Construction Pipeline
With a total of 4,284 projects and 871,480 rooms, the area’s pipeline is the largest ever recorded in any region by LE.
June 22, 2015
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TravelClick North American Hospitality Review Reveals Positive Growth
The June NAHR bases its projections on group sales commitments and individual reservations in the 25 major North American markets for hotel stays booked by May 28, 2015 and through the period of June 2015 to May 2016.
June 22, 2015
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The Gettys Group Appoints Two New Business Development Managers
Kevin Gildemeister was appointed as senior manager of business development for Gettys ONE and procurement out of the Chicago headquarters office; while Nicole Chan now serves as business development manager in the Hong Kong office.
June 17, 2015
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RPW Design Appoints Ariane Steinbeck as Managing Director
Steinbeck was a founding partner of the Chicago-based Gettys Group and worked with the firm for more than 26 years.
June 16, 2015
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Third Annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Focuses on Capital Investment
The one-day event drew more than 275 attendees, with influential industry professionals and panelists focusing on the factors currently influencing boutique hotels and their capital investment and financing.
June 15, 2015
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NEWH Names Deborah Herman the 2015 NEWH ICON of Industry
The NEWH ICON of Industry award celebrates leaders in hospitality manufacturing.
June 12, 2015
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Michael F. Maurer Joins Perkins Eastman as Principal in Chicago
A registered architect in Illinois and Colorado, Maurer has worked as a design principal, project architect-designer, and team leader for developer-driven hospitality projects for more than 25 years.