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Raines Opens Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain

Raines and Woodbury Corporation have officially opened the Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain / Banner Elk, a 114-room hotel designed to serve North Carolina's High Country.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Expand market presence by targeting high-demand seasonal destinations like North Carolina's High Country.
  2. 2Leverage localized design elements, such as the indoor-outdoor Bistro, to appeal to both leisure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.
  3. 3Partner with established management firms like Raines to oversee operational logistics in niche geographical markets.

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Source: Lodging Magazine

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