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Sports Illustrated Resorts Expands to Baton Rouge

Developers are converting a Hilton hotel in Baton Rouge into a Sports Illustrated Resorts property, marking the brand's expansion into premier college sports markets.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Target university markets by converting the existing Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center into a Sports Illustrated Resorts branded property.
  2. 2Leverage the SI lifestyle brand to tap into high-demand sports tourism and collegiate fan bases in Baton Rouge.
  3. 3Capitalize on the trend of lifestyle-branded hotels in college towns, following the brand's model of sports-driven hospitality experiences.

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Source: Hotel Dive

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