Placemakr | First Mixed - Used Residential and Hospitality Services Property Opening in Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - U.S.

 

Placemakr, a multifamily American property operator, that blends hospitality and residential services offering apartment - style spaces - full kitchens, laundry and living areas with the amenities, conveniences and reliability of hotels, has introduced its first property in Pittsburgh, city and and the county seat of Allegheny County in western Pennsylvania, the second - most populous centre of the state after Philadelphia at the junction of three rivers.

The group with this mixed – used residential and hospitality services property under the names Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh and The Pennsylvanian respectively will start operating The Pennsylvanian immediately, while hospitality stays will be available from the second quarter of 2025, in a location offering short – term, hospitality stays and residential lease.

The accommodation is located in Pittsburgh downtown district, a bustling area highlighted by the aroma from the city’s most eclectic mix of great restaurants, art venues, trendy bars, near Market Square, the Convention Center, PPG Paints Arena, The Terminal in a very strategic position to reach all the main, local attractions.

The Pennsylvanian is hosted in a historic building, well known for its beaux – art architecture boasting over 240 units, providing a mix of furnished and unfurnished options, including studios and one and two – bedroom apartments, and as the Pennsylvania Railroad station also housing a popular wedding venue, The Grand Hall, currently managed by Placemakr.

The property is connected to Amtrak, the national passenger railroad company of the United States of America, making it suitable from visitors out of town, in a city as Pittsburgh which is experiencing a relevant economy grow due to the the expanding of tech and healthcare sectors.

The CEO and Co – founder of Placemakr, Jason Fudin, expressed excitement at joining Pittsburgh, a city that ticks many boxes for the company, including, work, leisure, and entertainment opportunities while Chris Deppoliti the Managing Director of Acram, entrepreneurial real estate company focused on the acquisition, development, capitalization and management of mixed – use real estate holdings and partner of Placemakr highlighted the value Placemakr’ s innovative approach add in Pittsburgh market and the iconic property.

Link - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/placemakr-expands-to-pittsburgh-with-the-pennsylvanian-302351348.html

Marriott International | Expanding its Footprint in Turkey with a New Hotel in Cappadocia

 

Marriott International, Inc., well known American, multinational company based in Bethesda - Maryland,  group that franchises, licenses and operates a large portfolio of brands that include hotel, residential and timeshare properties has recently opened a new hotel in Cappadocia, historical region in Central Anatolia, well known for its distinctive "fairy chimneys", tall cone - shaped rock formation clustered in Monks Valley and elsewhere expanding in footprint in Turkey.

The Cappadocia Marriott Hotel is situated near Göreme, famed town in the Nevşhir District, which sits at the heart of a network of valleys filled with astonishing rock formations and picturesque landscapes, within easy reach of region's key points of interest, including the Open - Air Museum, the renowned underground cities and the Göreme National Park, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The hotel is the largest and most modern accommodation in the area offering visitors with a convenient base from which to explore the several Cappadocia's attractions and its proximity to hot hair balloon launch site also provides guests a unique opportunity to view the stunning landscape from the sky.

The Cappadocia Marriott Hotel features 298 tastefully, comfortable, furnished rooms all equipped with modern amenities such as flat – screen TVs, air conditioning, complimentary Wi - Fi to ensure a comfortable stay, providing three signature dining venues such as The Fairy Flame Restaurant serving traditional Turkish cuisine, Sapore Restaurant, offering Italian cuisine and The Pool Bar specialized in a more casual dining experience with its bar – style menu.

Other services include indoor and outdoor pools, a spa providing various treatments among them Turkish baths and massages, for guests to unwind after a day of excursion and exploration, flexible event spaces, including a 1.200 square - metre ballroom, ideal space to host meetings, weddings and special events.

Guests staying in M Club rooms or suites can access to the M Club of the hotel, an exclusive lounge for rejuvenation and relaxation.

The property is designed to mirror the unique beauty of the region, with its architecture deeply influenced by Cappadocia's emblematic geological features, with the use of characteristic local material as natural stone, and a colour scheme that reflects the earthy hues surrounding environment, details which create a welcoming and serence ambiance combined with local handmade artworks which increase the connection to the rich and captivating region's rich cultural heritage.

Link - https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/navmc-cappadocia-marriott-hotel/overview/

El Salvador | Expectation to Reach 4.2 Million International Visitors by 2025

 

El Salvador, country of Central America, bathed to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean, the smallest state, but the most densely populated in the Central American region, a very emergent destination with a significant growth in incoming tourism has an expectation to reach 4.2 million international visitors by 2025, as confirmed by the Minister of Tourism, Morena Valdez.

The Minister said that after approaching four million visitors with a month of high flight between excursionists and tourists, the Central American nation intends to overcome deficiencies, increase the hotel plant and the preparation of the staff to respond to the demands of an increasingly numerous tourism.

In order to support the tourism industry, the Ministry of Tourism planned to expand international events especially linked to sports, such as surfing competitions, of which five will be held on Salvadoran high - level beaches, as well as two golf tournaments, including one of the Mexican Professional League.

The Minister of Tourism said that in 2024, El Salvador received 3.9 million visitors and in 2025 the country would be receiving around 4.2 million, continuing this growth trend and also highlighting that 80%, equivalent to 3.2 million of people, stayed in the country for one night or more, a figure above the 2.4 million counted during the 2023 financial year.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/index.php/noticias/internacional/104454_este_ano_el_salvador_superara_los_4_millones_de_turistas