Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship Becomes Floating Hotel in Dubai

Accor is adding the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), into its portfolio. Taking over operations from May 2022, the cruise ship will undergo further upgrades and renovations prior to joining the MGallery Hotel Collection.
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Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Sold for $35.3 Million

DiamondRock Hospitality Company (NYSE: DRH) today announced it acquired a fee-simple interest in The Kimpton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, a lifestyle beach resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a total investment of $35.3 million ($367,700/key).
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339 Room The Confidante Miami Beach Hotel Sold for $232 Million

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation to acquire the 339-room The Confidante Miami Beach, located on 1.5 acres of fee-simple, oceanfront land in Miami Beach for a purchase price of $232 million, or $684,000 per key.
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RCI Announces Bombshells Franchise Agreement for the State of Alabama

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today announced the signing of the second franchise development agreement for Bombshells Restaurant & Bar. Terms call for the opening of three locations over five years in Alabama, the first being in Huntsville.
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Accor Announces Global Launch of Its All-Inclusive Collection

Accor today announced that it is accelerating its expansion in the all-inclusive market with the launch of its multi-branded All-Inclusive Collection – an attractive offering that will see the Group double down on this fast-growing segment by building upon the success of the Rixos brand.
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