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MCR to Purchase BT Tower 

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group.

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  • MCR, the third-largest hotel owner-operator in the U.S., has agreed to purchase the BT Tower — one of London’s tallest buildings — from BT Group.
  • MCR will own the 620-foot Tower and podium, encompassing a full London city block, freehold.
  • “We are proud to become owners and custodians of the iconic BT Tower,” says Tyler Morse, CEO and owner of MCR.
  • It’s been a privilege to adapt the TWA Flight Center into new use for future generations, as it will be the BT Tower.”
    Thomas Heatherwick, Founder and Design Director, Heatherwick Studio, said: “My team and I are thrilled to partner with MCR to reimagine the BT Tower.

MCR/MORSE Development Will Reopen the Iconic Gramercy Park Hotel

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the iconic Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City.

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  • MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the iconic Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230825976189/en/
    The Gramercy Park Hotel (Photo: Business Wire)
    MORSE Development, which developed the experiential TWA Hotel at New York City’s JFK Airport, will bring back the magic and glamour of the five-star hotel, which has been closed since 2020.
  • The spectacular 7,000-square-foot rooftop bar — the only venue with a view of the exclusive Gramercy Park — will also receive a full restoration.
  • “We will return this beloved hotel to its original splendor as the jewel of Gramercy Park — one of the most magical and unique neighborhoods in Manhattan,” says Tyler Morse, Chairman and CEO of MCR/MORSE Development.

This Week in Travel News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the travel industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Upgraded Points Unveils the Most Kid-Friendly U.S.
  • Airports in Comprehensive Study
    "Traveling with children can be an exciting adventure for the whole family, but it also presents unique challenges," says Alex Miller, Founder of Upgraded Points.
  • "A trip to the airport can be dampened by issues like finding a family restroom or not having WiFi for your kid's devices."
  • The state-of-the-art rescue facility provides the public with a unique opportunity to observe and interact with coral biologists as they carry out daily husbandry for "at risk" Florida corals.

Sweet'N Low® Teams Up With TWA Hotel to Launch Retro Salon Pop-Up Experience

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet'N Low®, America's original zero-calorie 'pink' sweetener, has partnered with the landmark TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to travelers and visitors alike – the "Sweet'N Glow" salon! Combining the timeless charm of Sweet'N Low with the Sixties glamour of the TWA Hotel, this immersive, visually captivating, Instagrammable pink destination is now open for a limited time in the heart of the TWA Hotel next to the iconic Sunken Lounge.

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  • Combining the timeless charm of Sweet'N Low with the Sixties glamour of the TWA Hotel, this immersive, visually captivating, Instagrammable pink destination is now open for a limited time in the heart of the TWA Hotel next to the iconic Sunken Lounge.
  • The new "Sweet'N Glow" salon will transport guests back in time with its mid-century aesthetic featuring original beehive hairdryers, a retro wig display, and vintage Sweet'N Low and TWA décor.
  • "We couldn't imagine a more perfectly pink, retro way to bring our Sweet'N Low brand to life," said Sara Hoskow, Marketing Manager at Sweet'N Low.
  • "We were thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate with the TWA Hotel, a space that already felt so naturally suited to our nostalgic tone.

IR-Med’s PressureSafe Noninvasive Wound Care Device to be Demonstrated at Northwell Health’s 10th Annual Shining the Light on Wound Care Symposium

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Using penetrating infrared light to “look” beneath the skin’s surface, PressureSafe senses biomarkers and structural changes in tissue layers.

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  • Using penetrating infrared light to “look” beneath the skin’s surface, PressureSafe senses biomarkers and structural changes in tissue layers.
  • This data is then processed using AI software to provide clinical feedback as a decision support system (DSS).
  • The device is automatically recalibrated per each patient’s skin and tissue to create a personalized medical experience for each patient.
  • Early detection can significantly improve patient wellness while also reducing cost burden and mortality,” stated Yaniv Cohen, CSO of IR-Med.

Pacaso Collaborates with NevelHaus to Bring Innovative Co-ownership Platform to New York

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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STONE RIDGE, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, today announced that it has collaborated with NevelHaus, an innovative turnkey homebuilding platform for modern eco-friendly homes, to expand its service to New York. Pacaso offers buyers the unique opportunity to co-own 1/2 of a contemporary second home in a new community being built by NevelHaus on a wooded 44-acre parcel in historic Stone Ridge, New York.

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  • "The collaboration with NevelHaus marks Pacaso's first foray into both new development and New York," said Pacaso CEO and Co-Founder Austin Allison.
  • Within two hours from New York City, Pacaso's first listing in New York is NevelHaus Lot 4 .
  • "We're thrilled to be working with Pacaso on its first foray in New York State in the beautiful Catskills and Hudson Valley region," said NevelHaus Co-Founder, Pelle Hamburger.
  • "Like Pacaso, NevelHaus was created with the idea of simplicity at the heart of our process to customize and purchase second homes.

The Historic Opera House Hotel Deploys Stayntouch PMS and ID Scanning Enabled Guest Kiosk

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayntouch, a global leader in providing cloud hotel management solutions and guest-centric technology, today announced a partnership with the Opera House Hotel, a sophisticated boutique hotel located in the historic Bronx Opera House. The Opera House Hotel chose Stayntouch to deliver its mobile PMS and ID scanning-enabled self-check-in kiosk solutions to its South Bronx property.

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  • The south Bronx-based hotel chose Stayntouch for its intuitive PMS interface, high-tech self-service technology, and its world-class deployment and support
    BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayntouch , a global leader in providing cloud hotel management solutions and guest-centric technology, today announced a partnership with the Opera House Hotel , a sophisticated boutique hotel located in the historic Bronx Opera House.
  • The Opera House Hotel chose Stayntouch to deliver its mobile PMS and ID scanning-enabled self-check-in kiosk solutions to its South Bronx property.
  • The Opera House Hotel chose Stayntouch for its easy-to-train-on and color-coded interface, its mobile and kiosk self-check-in options equipped with secure ID scanning, and its comprehensive customer support.
  • Stayntouch delivers a cloud-native andguest-centric hotel property management system (PMS) with a comprehensive library of over 1,100 integrations.

MCR Opens the Newly Renovated Pasadena Hotel & Pool

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has reopened the historic, 161-room Pasadena Hotel & Pool on Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue following an extensive restoration of the hotels public spaces.

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  • MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has reopened the historic, 161-room Pasadena Hotel & Pool on Colorado Boulevard and Lake Avenue following an extensive restoration of the hotels public spaces.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221103005104/en/
    The Pasadena Hotel & Pool (Photo: Business Wire)
    MCR purchased the hotel, formerly named Hotel Constance, in February 2022.
  • Built in 1926, the hotel encompasses a full city block in Pasadena and includes space for parking, offices and retail.
  • The Pasadena Hotel & Pool is located at 928 East Colorado Boulevard (at Lake Avenue) and features:
    MCR is actively leasing office and retail space.

Sentral Selects Stayntouch PMS and Kiosk to Power Flexible Extended Stay Communities Across the United States

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayntouch, a global leader in providing cloud hotel management solutions and guest-centric technology, today announced a partnership with Sentral, a modern property management company innovating flexible living communities throughout the United States. Sentral has selected Stayntouch to deliver its industry-leading cloud PMS and kiosk solutions to Sentral's portfolio of upscale multifamily properties.

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  • Sentral has selected Stayntouch to deliver its industry-leading cloud PMS and kiosk solutions to Sentral's portfolio of upscale multifamily properties.
  • Managing over $2 billion in Class A multifamily assets, Sentral is reimagining homes by transforming Class A multifamily properties into premium, any length of stay, flexible living communities.
  • Sentral chose Stayntouch PMS and Stayntouch Kiosk to amplify their innovative flexible living model by streamlining operations, enabling seamless multi-property management, and enhancing the guest welcome experience.
  • Sentral is the modern property management company innovating flexible living communities throughout the United States.

Stayntouch Launches Stayntouch 2.0, a Fully Integrated Hotel Technology Suite to Drive Direct Bookings, Optimize Distribution, Simplify Payments, and Streamline Operations

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technologies, today announced the launch of Stayntouch 2.0, a fully integrated technology suite featuring an amplified version of its flagship cloud PMS and guest kiosk. The new technology suite also includes a secure payment gateway, a customizable booking engine, and an easy-to-use channel manager, enabling hotel companies to expand their online distribution and booking capabilities, simplify payments, and streamline multi-property management.

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  • Stayntouch 2.0 is the culmination of two years of work and $15 million of investment in development.
  • The hotel PMS remains the most significant technology impacting operations, especially in today's highly competitive labor market.
  • Stayntouch Pay: Hotels can now cut out the middlemen and leverage a secure end-to-end payment solution that's fully integrated with their PMS.
  • Stayntouch Booking Engine: With a mobile optimized, easy-to-build, and customizable booking page, hotels can streamline the guest booking experience and drive direct bookings.