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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn Rebrands to Marriott

The Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn in Santa Barbara is transitioning to Marriott's Tribute Portfolio, moving from a mid-scale brand to a boutique lifestyle positioning.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Identify value-add opportunities by rebranding mid-scale properties into lifestyle collections like Marriott's Tribute Portfolio.
  2. 2Leverage Marriott’s global distribution system and Bonvoy loyalty program to increase ADR and occupancy.
  3. 3Anticipate a total refresh of guestrooms and public spaces as part of the conversion to a lifestyle-focused brand experience.

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Source: Lodging Magazine

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