Valencia Hotel Group

Sonnenblick-Eichner Company Arranges $19,500,000 of First Mortgage Financing for Texican Court, Irving, Texas

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonnenblick-Eichner Company on behalf of Valencia Hotel Group, has arranged $19.5 million of first mortgage debt to refinance the Texican Court hotel in Irving, Texas.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonnenblick-Eichner Company on behalf of Valencia Hotel Group, has arranged $19.5 million of first mortgage debt to refinance the Texican Court hotel in Irving, Texas.
  • The non-recourse five-year, fixed-rate loan was funded by a Wall Street investment bank.
  • Built in 2019, the 152-room upscale boutique hotel features a retro-aesthetic design of the mid-century motor court with elements inspired by “Old Texas” architecture.
  • “We had 18 financing quotes on this transaction and we successfully closed this financing at a debt yield of less than 12 percent,” added Patrick Brown, also a Principal of Sonnenblick-Eichner Company.

Global Traveler Announces Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel Award Winners

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler is proud to announce the winners of its Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel recognition for the third year. The awards were added to the brand's GT Tested Reader Survey in 2021 to highlight the best in diversity and inclusion in the travel industry. An Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel acknowledgment is awarded to an airline, hotel and cruise line.

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  • Leading travel magazine recognizes best in diversity among airlines, hotels and cruise lines
    YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler is proud to announce the winners of its Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel recognition for the third year.
  • An Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel acknowledgment is awarded to an airline, hotel and cruise line.
  • United Airlines takes home the Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Airline nod, for the second year in a row, for its many steps toward achieving diversity and inclusion among employees and customers.
  • The Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion in Travel, Cruise award went to Norwegian Cruise Line, for its commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment with many diverse backgrounds represented.

Steward Partners Arrives in Los Angeles County

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership, is proud to welcome The Valencia Group at Steward Partners, consisting of Managing Directors and Wealth Managers, James Forsyth and Steven Miller, CFP®, as its first team in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Located in Valencia, California, the team has approximately $200 million in assets under management (AUM) and was formerly affiliated with UBS. 

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  • NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership, is proud to welcome The Valencia Group at Steward Partners, consisting of Managing Directors and Wealth Managers, James Forsyth and Steven Miller, CFP®, as its first team in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
  • "We're making our first splash in the Southern California market with The Valencia Group at Steward Partners, but it's really only the tip of the iceberg as we continue to build out our presence in major markets," said Eric Field, CFP®, CIMA®, Partner, Western Divisional President, Steward Partners.
  • "There were a number of factors that influenced our decision to join Steward Partners, but one of the primary ones was the culture," explained James Forsyth, Managing Director, The Valencia Group at Steward Partners.
  • Steward Partners also had 15 of its partners named to the Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in 2022 and 16 of its partners were honored on its list in 2023.

THE PLAZA SAN ANTONIO HOTEL & SPA NAMES GENERAL MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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San Antonio, Texas, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 2, 2023) - White Lodging is pleased to announce the General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing for The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection .

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  • San Antonio, Texas, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 2, 2023) - White Lodging is pleased to announce the General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing for The Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection .
  • Juan Flores has filled the role of General Manager at the hotel and Libby Nations is the new Director of Sales and Marketing.
  • He previously worked with the Valencia Hotel Group in various locations including, San Jose, Houston and San Antonio.
  • Most recently, he held the position of General Manager at Valencia San Antonio.

HSMAI To Honor Valencia Hotel Group with a Bronze Adrian Award for Outstanding Travel Marketing

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Valencia Hotel Group will be honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration at the JW Marriott LA Live on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

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  • The Adrian Awards, now in their 66th year, are the largest and most prestigious competition in global travel marketing.
  • Valencia Hotel Group will receive a Bronze Adrian Award for its winning entry in the Digital Contest/Sweepstakes Category for their "Sleep Like Us" Sweepstakes.
  • "We're honored to see Valencia Hotel Group's marketing efforts recognized by distinguished hospitality and travel experts," said Amy Trench, Corporate Director of Brand Marketing and PR.
  • The Valencia Hotel Group portfolio currently includes Hotel Valencia Santana Row in San Jose, CA, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX and The George in College Station, TX.

Optii Announces Two-way Integration with Stayntouch

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Optii Solutions, the leading cloud-based hotel operations software, today announced a two-way integration with Stayntouch PMS, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology.

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  • Optii Solutions, the leading cloud-based hotel operations software, today announced a two-way integration with Stayntouch PMS, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology.
  • The two-way integration of Stayntouch and Optii will enable hoteliers to see room status updates in real-time, manage room prioritization, and increase transparency between the front desk and housekeeping.
  • Katherine Grass, CEO of Optii Solutions said, This integration with Stayntouch is a natural next step for us as we expand globally.
  • Reid Webster, the Vice President of Strategic Account Growth at Stayntouch said, We see Optii as a powerful extension of Stayntouch PMS capabilities into housekeeping and engineering.

Sage Hospitality Group Selects Stayntouch PMS and Guest Kiosk for Catbird and Other Independent & Lifestyle Properties

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Sage Hospitality Group, a premier hotel management, development and ownership group that manages more than 55 hotels across 19 states, with a focus on independent and lifestyle properties. Sage Hospitality has selected Stayntouch PMS and Stayntouch Kiosk to power Catbird, an independent hotel in Denver's RiNo Art District that blurs the line between hotel and home, in addition to five other high-end independent properties. Stayntouch will also deliver its mobile, guest-centric platform to three additional Sage properties by the end of 2022.

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  • Sage Hospitality has selected Stayntouch PMS and Stayntouch Kiosk to power Catbird, an independent hotel in Denver's RiNo Art District that blurs the line between hotel and home, in addition to five other high-end independent properties.
  • Sage Hospitality has built a reputation for providing best-in-class management for premier independent and lifestyle hotels, with a specific focus on delivering innovative and passionate experiential hospitality.
  • That's why we're happy to see that Sage Hospitality and the Catbird Hotel are fully embracing our flexible PMS technology coupled with our kiosk solution.
  • Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality Group is a Denver-based hospitality management, investment and development company comprising four distinct companies: Sage Hotel Management, Sage Restaurant Concepts, Sage Investments and Sage Studio.

HEI Hotels & Resorts Selects Stayntouch as Preferred PMS Provider For Upscale Independent Properties

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems and guest-centric technologies, expands its partnership with HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of America's leading upscale and luxury hotel management companies. In addition to delivering its guest-centric mobile PMS to five luxury properties, Stayntouch is now a preferred PMS provider for future independent properties and acquisitions.

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  • In addition to delivering its guest-centric mobile PMS to five luxury properties, Stayntouch is now a preferred PMS provider for future independent properties and acquisitions.
  • Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest premier independent hotel and resort investment and property management companies in the United States.
  • HEI chose Stayntouch because they wanted a strategic partner that could quickly deliver a robust and flexible PMS solution to large-scale luxury properties.
  • Stayntouch is also a preferred PMS partner to some of the leading independent hotel collections around the world including; Design Hotels, an Independent Marriott Brand, and Curator Hotel & Resort Collection.

Stayntouch and the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality US Traveler Sentiment Report Indicates: Hotels' Transition from "Traditional Hotel Shopping" to "Attribute-Based Shopping" Likely to Increase Traveler Value, Tra

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems and guest-centric technology, and the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, today released the results of a study on U.S. traveler sentiments on attribute based shopping. The report concluded that moving from Traditional Hotel Shopping (THS) to Attribute Based Shopping (ABS) is likely to increase traveler value, price transparency, and satisfaction,— critical for hoteliers' success in a post-pandemic era characterized by new cost, service and guest satisfaction challenges. The report surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. travelers to better understand their views on booking hotel rooms through a more customized booking process with Attribute Based Shopping.

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  • ABS builds value More than 60 percent of travelers find value in the ability to customize a guest room via ABS.
  • "We're pleased to share the results of this report with the industry, in partnership with NYU SPS Tisch Center," said Michael Heflin, chief revenue officer at Stayntouch.
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    The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality is a leading center for the study of hospitality, travel, and tourism.
  • For more information about the NYU SPS Jonathan M.Tisch Center of Hospitality, visit sps.nyu.edu/tisch .

Esmé Miami Beach Leverages Stayntouch PMS to Deliver High-Touch Service With Mediterranean Flair

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, announced today that the Esmé Miami Beach is now LIVE with its mobile guest-centric PMS and contactless solutions.

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  • The award-winning property, Esm Miami Beach was recently named "one of the best new hotels in America and the Caribbean'' by Esquire magazine.
  • The 145-room boutique luxury hotel delivers bohemian vibrance and an old-school Mediterranean glamor in the heart of Miami Beach.
  • Esm chose Stayntouch for its simplified user interface, and its ability to facilitate enhanced service and staff productivity with mobile communication, easy accessibility and intelligent automation.
  • Michael Heflin, Chief Revenue Officer at Stayntouch, replied, "Esm Miami Beach demonstrates that high-tech platforms and high-touch service do not have to be mutually exclusive concepts.