Jena Tesse Fox

New York

Associate Editor at Hotel Management

Writer & editor for Hotel Management Magazine. Goal is to travel the world with carry-on luggage. Opinions are mine, not my employer's. She/Her. #BLM

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Articles

JLL secures $136M refi for Hawaii resort

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has arranged a $136 million refinancing for the Fairmont Orchid, a 540-key resort on Hawaii Island. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., to secure a five-year, fixed-rate loan through New York Life Real Estate Investors. “We are pleased to have closed the financing of the Fairmont Orchid, a premier luxury full-service resort,” James Nearon, senior director of NYLREI’s West Coast originations team, said in a statement.
IHG to bring InterContinental brand to Ecuador

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is set to open a new property in Guayaquil, marking its first destination in Ecuador. Developed in partnership with developer BPO Consulting, the InterContinental Guayaquil is set to open in 2027 in the city’s Samborondón district. The InterContinental Guayaquil will be designed by SEMAICA, ODD Architects and Adriana Hoyos Design Studio.
AJ Capital Partners names new chief operating officer

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Nashville-based real estate investment manager and developer AJ Capital Partners has appointed Cory Warning chief operating officer. Warning will oversee asset management and operations for the firm, contributing to AJ’s strategic growth initiatives across hospitality, residential and mixed-use assets. “We are thrilled to welcome Cory to the executive team.
New Colors: Tottori collection from Ultrafabrics

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Ultrafabrics has added ten new colors to its Tottori collection. Inspired by the landscape of the Tottori Sand Dunes in Japan, this collection has a leather-like grain, matte finish and a soft hand. Tottori’s ten new colors combine Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics that emphasizes simplicity, functionality and a connection to nature. The new colors are: Amber Gold, Burnt Ochre, Coral Reef, Drizzle, Faded Purple, Fig Jam, Bali Bliss, Hazy Sky, Natural Bark and Wild Truffle.
Freestanding Tub: Avalon 66 from Native Trails

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Native Trails, a manufacturer of kitchen and bath products, has added the Avalon 66 freestanding bathtub to its portfolio. The concrete tub’s soft, rounded form and smooth, deep interior provides improved insulation. Avalon 66 joins Avalon 62 and Avalon 72 as the middle ground in the brand’s NativeStone Bathtub Collection. Each tub is handcrafted in Vietnam using NativeStone, a proprietary concrete blend of cement and natural and renewable jute vegetable fiber.
Nehmer, HVS Design release guide for estimating renovation costs

2 weeks ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Jonathan Nehmer + Associates and HVS Design have released the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide, a listing of capital expenditure construction and furniture, fixtures and equipment costs for hotel renovations. Now in its 17th year, the 2025 Hotel Cost Estimating Guide evaluates costs in a variety of hotel tiers including economy, extended stay, midscale, upscale, upper-upscale and luxury.
HM on Location: Wyndham leverages tech, partnerships for growth

2 weeks ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

LAS VEGAS — Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, kicked off the company’s 25th Global Conference at Caesars Forum here with some updates about what has changed since the last gathering in September 2023. Earlier this year, the company opened its first HQ Hotel and Residences, a $100 million development in Antigua, through a partnership with Sam Nazarian.
Light and Sound: Kurtain Line from Luxxbox

2 weeks ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Luxxbox has launched the Kurtain Line, a new acoustic pendant that reimagines linear luminaires through the lens of soft drapery and high-performance lighting. The Kurtain Line provides sound absorption, LED output and customization options. Crafted from biodegradable wool, Kurtain Line builds on Luxxbox’s Kurtain pendant and integrates the advanced lighting technology of its Linea system.
9 questions with Carver & Associates' Georgia Harper

2 weeks ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Representatives from procurement and design company Carver & Associates are attending both Hotec Operations this week at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando and Hotec Design, running June 16-18 at the Fairmont Scottsdale (Ariz.) Princess. At the conferences, presented by Questex, the parent company of Hotel Management, buyers meet one-on-one with hospitality-focused suppliers to learn about new products and services and to keep up-to-date on emerging trends.
Sustainable Seating: Hazel chairs from HBF

2 weeks ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

HBF has launched the Hazel guest chair collection. Hazel is made from a solid ash frame and is available in five models with single fabric, dual fabric and multi-fabric options. Wrapped arms, a draped center runner and upholstery and seam placement elevate visual appeal and tactility. The frame is available in 15 finishes.