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Marriott and 1 Hotels Drive US Luxury Expansion
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Marriott and 1 Hotels Drive US Luxury Expansion

Marriott plans to convert Brooklyn's historic Hotel Bossert into Ritz-Carlton Residences, while 1 Hotels opens its first Texas property inside Austin's tallest tower. Additional weekly industry moves include an IHG-EasyJet loyalty partnership, an end to a Seattle hotel strike, and expanded outdoor hospitality developments.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Marriott and SomeraRoad will redevelop Brooklyn's Hotel Bossert into Ritz-Carlton Residences by 2029.
  2. 21 Hotel Austin opened with 252 rooms across Texas' tallest skyscraper, the 74-story Waterline.
  3. 3IHG and EasyJet partnered to cross-promote loyalty perks and discounts for SME corporate travelers.

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