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Chatham Lodging Trust Acquires Home2 Suites Phoenix Downtown

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金曜日, 5月 31, 2024

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, today announced that the company has acquired the recently opened, 148-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown for $43.3 million or approximately $293,000 per room.

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  • Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, today announced that the company has acquired the recently opened, 148-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown for $43.3 million or approximately $293,000 per room.
  • The institutional quality, six-story hotel sits in the heart of Downtown Phoenix and includes the historic Fuller Paint Company Building that houses the hotel’s customized public spaces, including a signature food & beverage outlet.
  • Downtown Phoenix is a vibrant, 1.7 square miles that drives incredibly diverse demand for hotels into its urban core.
  • The hotel enters a thriving lodging market as Phoenix has experienced the second highest RevPAR CAGR over the past five years.

The Un-carrier Unleashes Epic Week of Customer Prizes as T-Mobile Tuesdays Turns 8

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木曜日, 5月 30, 2024

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is celebrating eight years of T-Mobile Tuesdays with its biggest customer thankings yet!

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  • T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is celebrating eight years of T-Mobile Tuesdays with its biggest customer thankings yet!
  • “We launched T-Mobile Tuesdays to thank customers with free stuff and deals JUST for choosing us.
  • !”, T-Mobile is doubling down on the thankings for the bronze anniversary of Tuesdays.
  • All available starting, you guessed it, Tuesday, June 4 with T-Mobile Tuesdays in the T Life app.

SMIRNOFF ICE AND POP CULTURE ICON KATHY HILTON TOAST TO NEW SMIRNOFF ICE SMASH TEA AHEAD OF TEA SIPPIN' (AND SPILLIN') SEASON

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an epic collab of the musical variety, the OG of Flavor and reality TV star Kathy Hilton are back to spill the tea on the latest offering from Smirnoff ICE… but this time, they're swinging, not singing. For this next smash hit, Hilton traded vocal stylings and dance numbers for birdies and eagles (not of the feathered variety). Flipping the script on the predictable world of golf and traditional tea, the second coming of the Smirnoff ICE SMASH Tea Partay proved to be the boldest, most flavor-forward, come-as-you-are affair of the season.

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  • Because why have a stuffy tea party when you could throw a Smirnoff ICE SMASH Tea Partay?
  • When Smirnoff ICE SMASH Tea hit shelves nearly two decades later, we knew we had another smash hit on our hands," said Lisa Lee, Smirnoff ICE brand director.
  • "We're continuing the momentum created from our most-viewed post in Smirnoff Instagram history – SMASH TEA PARTAY: A Smirnoff ICE Musical – to bring together unexpected twists and combinations, like Kathy Hilton and SMASH Tea."
  • And no matter how you choose to enjoy the delicious flavors of Smirnoff ICE SMASH Tea, please remember to always drink (and golf) responsibly.

DoubleTree by Hilton Chocolate Chip Cookie – First Food Ever Baked in Space – Touches Down in New Display at the Smithsonian

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

Today, the famous chocolate chip cookie baked aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has landed at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

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  • Today, the famous chocolate chip cookie baked aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has landed at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.
  • After several days of experimentation, the DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie earned its distinctive place in space history, sending its signature fresh-baked aroma wafting throughout the Space Station.
  • “We are thrilled to display DoubleTree by Hilton’s chocolate chip cookie as the first-ever food baked in space by astronauts,” said Dr. Jennifer K. Levasseur, museum curator, Department of Space History, National Air and Space Museum.
  • Travelers can sample an original, warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie or a DoubleTree allergy-friendly chocolate chip cookie at all U.S. DoubleTree by Hilton locations, including when staying at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sterling – Dulles Airport , less than 15 minutes from the museum.

Katia Kreft, Brand Strategy & Growth Specialist, Joins HawkPartners

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024

Her expertise is in addressing challenges in areas such as brand positioning & activation, brand architecture & portfolio strategy, and growth strategy & planning.

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  • Her expertise is in addressing challenges in areas such as brand positioning & activation, brand architecture & portfolio strategy, and growth strategy & planning.
  • With her hiring, she further strengthens the firm's brand and marketing strategy consulting offerings.
  • Before that, she was a Senior Director at Egg Strategy, a global brand and innovation consultancy, partnering with teams to identify new paths for growth.
  • "Katia's breadth of experience across industries has made her a go-to advisor for brands seeking growth," expressed Scott Berman, co-founder of HawkPartners.

Sotherly Hotels Inc. Announces Refinancing and Renovation Plans for Philadelphia Hotel

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024

The interest-only loan, which has been reduced by $3.0 million to $35.9 million, matures in April 2026 and carries a floating interest rate based on SOFR plus 3.5%.

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  • The interest-only loan, which has been reduced by $3.0 million to $35.9 million, matures in April 2026 and carries a floating interest rate based on SOFR plus 3.5%.
  • As part of the transaction, the Borrower purchased an Interest Rate Cap capping SOFR at 3.0%.
  • The Company also announced that it has entered into a new 10-year franchise agreement with Hilton Worldwide to relicense the hotel under the DoubleTree by Hilton flag.
  • Renovation plans for the property to include upgrades to guestrooms, public spaces, food and beverage spaces, and building exterior.

Qualtrics Announces 2024 XM Breakthrough Artist Award Winners

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALTRICS X4 -- Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced the winners of the 2024 XM Breakthrough Artist Awards, recognizing the brands setting themselves apart by driving business value through exceptional customer and employee experiences.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALTRICS X4 -- Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced the winners of the 2024 XM Breakthrough Artist Awards, recognizing the brands setting themselves apart by driving business value through exceptional customer and employee experiences.
  • DISH has delivered a 10-point NPS increase in just one year and has reduced customer churn with the help of insights derived from Qualtrics.
  • This year's XM Breakthrough Artist Awards were presented at the Qualtrics X4® Summit in Salt Lake City, which brought together thousands of global experience management leaders to hear how the world's leading brands are driving business impact with Qualtrics and experience management.
  • Each winner received a custom Yamaha Revstar guitar, designed by Qualtrics, to signify the boldness and creativity of each recipient.

Qualtrics AI Empowers Organizations to Improve Customer Experiences In-Store, Online, and in the Call Center

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALTRICS X4 -- Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today unveiled new AI-powered innovations across XM for Customer Experience™ empowering organizations to understand and build connections at scale, with every customer, and personalize the customer experience at speed and scale across every channel.

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  • These new solutions, powered by Qualtrics® AI, create an empathetic, humanized experience by helping organizations understand the sentiment, satisfaction, effort, expectations and preferences for every customer.
  • Qualtrics empowers every organization to understand what's going on at every stage of the customer journey, at every frontline touchpoint, without ever having to ask.
  • This speeds up ticket resolution and online review response times, helping organizations exceed customer expectations for support, build stronger relationships and increase customer loyalty.
  • New real-time agent productivity solutions powered by Qualtrics AI help frontline agents resolve customer issues with empathy at speed and scale.

Qualtrics X4 Kicks Off in Salt Lake City

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

SALT LAKE  CITY, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALTRICS X4 -- Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced the official kickoff of X4®: The Experience Management Summit. The world's largest gathering of experience management (XM) professionals is taking place May 1-3 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. The X4 mainstage program will begin with a keynote from Qualtrics CEO Zig Serafin.

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  • The world's largest gathering of experience management (XM) professionals is taking place May 1-3 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.
  • The X4 mainstage program will begin with a keynote from Qualtrics CEO Zig Serafin.
  • "We have a fantastic line-up of visionary leaders who will inspire and prepare everyone at X4 to improve the experiences at their own organizations," said Qualtrics CEO Zig Serafin.
  • "X4 is a can't-miss event for executives, thought leaders and experience management professionals who are unlocking growth by creating emotional connections at scale with their customers and employees."

Leaders from Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For To Share Insights at For All Summit May 7-9

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

This annual event, now in its 19th season, brings together 1,500+ senior executives, thought leaders, industry analysts, and passionate workplace culture advocates from over 500 companies.

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  • This annual event, now in its 19th season, brings together 1,500+ senior executives, thought leaders, industry analysts, and passionate workplace culture advocates from over 500 companies.
  • Attendees will hear from CEOs and HR leaders at these award-winning companies about their experimental efforts to improve the workplace, including lessons learned and opportunities for future growth.
  • Angela Duckworth, bestselling author and speaker, will discuss her research into “grit” and how workplace leaders can help employees find resilience.
  • Attendees won’t want to miss these focus sessions with tactical expertise from operational leaders at the 100 Best Companies:
    How To Get Leaders To Adopt New Mindsets.