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Braemar Sells Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372M
Braemar Hotels & Resorts agreed to sell the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 million, advancing its transition to a self-managed REIT. The sale is part of Braemar's broader asset reduction strategy.
JW Marriott Opens First All-Inclusive Costa Elena Resort & Spa in Costa Rica
JW Marriott opened its first all-inclusive Costa Elena Resort & Spa in October 2026 in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The property features 415 rooms, extensive amenities, and starting rates of $656 per night.
Braemar Hotels to Sell Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 Million
Braemar Hotels & Resorts agreed to sell Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 million, aiding its ongoing separation from Ashford Inc. The company expects to complete its transition to self-management by mid-November 2026.
JW Marriott Launches First All-Inclusive Resort Costa Elena in Costa Rica
JW Marriott opened its first all-inclusive resort, Costa Elena Resort & Spa, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in October 2026. The resort reimagines the former Dreams Las Mareas property with 415 rooms and comprehensive amenities.
Rimrock Banff Hotel Completes $115M Renovation, Joins Accor Emblems Collection
Rimrock Banff hotel completed a $115 million renovation and joined Accor’s Emblems Collection, marking the brand’s first Canadian property. The resort features 320 redesigned rooms, a new wellness Bathhouse, four dining venues, and over 50 seasonal outdoor activities.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Sells Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372M
Braemar Hotels & Resorts agreed to sell Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 million to fund its separation from Ashford Inc. The sale is part of a broader plan including multiple hotel disposals and refinancing to support Braemar’s transition to a self-managed REIT by mid-November 2026.
JW Marriott Opens First All-Inclusive Costa Elena Resort & Spa in Costa Rica
JW Marriott opened its first all-inclusive resort, the Costa Elena Resort & Spa, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The 415-room property features extensive amenities including a 44,000 square foot poolscape, Spa by JW, and 15 dining options.
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