IHG Acquires 20th Brand, Ruby, to Further Global Expansion

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) acquired the Ruby brand and related intellectual property for an initial purchase consideration of €110.5 million (~$116 million) from Ruby SARL. Ruby is an urban lifestyle brand for modern travelers in city destinations that provides hotel owners with space-efficient designs and a flexible concept thatContinue Reading

Hotel Spero Joins IHG’s Vignette Collection

ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts welcomed Hotel Spero to the Vignette Collection. Near San Francisco’s Union Square and the Theater District, this latest addition to IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, owned by an affiliate of Fairwood Capital and operated by Aperture Hotels, marks the brand’s first hotel to open onContinue Reading

Jonathan “Tony” Rodriguez Acquires Travel & Lifestyle Media Group, Expanding Influence in the Global Travel Industry

Jonathan “Tony” Rodriguez, travel influencer and entrepreneur, acquires Travel & Lifestyle Media Group, LLC (TLMG), strengthening his digital travel media presence. Founder of Parcero Travel Colombia S.A.S and Orange Phase, LLC, Rodriguez aims to expand TLMG’s global reach, empower creators, and enhance storytelling. Under his leadership, TLMG will offer premiumContinue Reading

Mercedes-Benz Opens Sales for More Residences in Miami

Automakers are extending their influence beyond the road, curating a lifestyle that seamlessly blends opulence with innovation. Beyond crafting vehicles, luxury automotive brands are forging deeper connections with their customers—now extending into the realm of high-end real estate. Among the pioneers, Mercedes-Benz has made an entrance into this space withContinue Reading

Dreamscape Hospitality to Manage Portfolio of New Orleans Hotels

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana—Dreamscape Hospitality announced its selection to manage a portfolio of independent lifestyle boutique hotels in the Garden District of New Orleans. “We are honored to bring our expertise to this exceptional collection of boutique hotels in New Orleans,” shared Adam Patenaude, president, Dreamscape Hospitality. “This venture represents anContinue Reading

North River Ranch Celebrates a Year of Growth and Community Engagement

In 2024, North River Ranch in Parrish, Florida, celebrated significant milestones, including welcoming over 200 new homeowners and introducing neighborhoods like Riverfield, Wildleaf, and Longmeadow. The community enhanced amenities with Dash’s Bark Park and the Greenway trail system, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Educational advancements featured Barbara A. Harvey ElementaryContinue Reading