Minor Hotels Add AVANI Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand to Portfolio

Minor Hotels announced a 50/50 joint venture partnership with B&G Park Co. Ltd, to own and operate a resort in the beachside town of Hua Hin in Thailand. Currently operating as Ananda Hua Hin Resort & Spa, the property will be rebranded to AVANI Hua Hin Resort & Villas on November 20, 2017 and represents an investment of USD 22.5 million by Minor Hotels.
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JHM Hotels Transitions into Four New Hotel Companies

JHM Hotels today announced that the company will transition into four new independent hotel companies, paving the way for the second generation of the successful family business.
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WoodSpring Hotels to Open 21 Hotels in 2017

WoodSpring also announced that the company plans to open an additional 45 hotels (35 franchised, 10 corporate owned and operated) in 2018, has executed 23 deals year-to-date and has over 25 deals in the sales pipeline across the U.S., making it a record development year for the brand.
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Starbucks Drives Single Tea Brand Strategy with Teavana; Sells Tazo Brand to Unilever

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced entry into a definitive agreement for Unilever to acquire the assets of the Tazo brand including its signature recipes, intellectual property and inventory for $384 million. In turn, Starbucks will drive a single tea brand strategy and focus with its super premium tea brand, Teavana.
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One&Only Kéa Island Resort Coming to In Greece

Kerzner International Holdings Limited has entered into a partnership agreement with Dolphin Capital Partners and Dolphin Capital Investors, for the development of One&Only Kéa Island resort in Greece, inclusive of long-term management.
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Live! by Loews Hotel Breaks Ground in Arlington, TX

With yesterday’s groundbreaking, over $1.25 billion of new development is now under construction in the Arlington Entertainment District including Texas Live! and the Rangers new ballpark. Together, these projects are part of a greater $4 billion vision for the Entertainment District that also includes the preservation of Globe Life Park.
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