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Travel Daily News
30-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
PM Hotel Group: Scott Harrell is VP of Development & Feasibility
PM Hotel Group appoints Scott Harrell as Vice President of Development, Feasibility & Analytics, strengthening strategic growth and portfolio expansion efforts. CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND – PM Hotel Group, an industry leader in hospitality management, announce the appointment of Scott Harrell as Vice President of Development, Feasibility & Analytics. Harrell brings nearly 25 years of experience in commercial real estate and hospitality investment to the organization, with a proven track record of evaluating and executing high-value transactions, conducting rigorous market analysis, and delivering results that drive long-term portfolio growth. 'Scott's depth of experience in investment strategy, valuation, and deal execution across the hospitality sector positions him as a strong addition to our team,' Paul Sacco, Chief Growth and Development Officer, PM Hotel Group. 'As we continue to expand into new markets, his expertise will help ensure we make informed, strategic decisions that support our owners and our future.' Prior to joining PM Hotel Group, Harrell served as Director at Hodges Ward Elliott, where he contributed to over $5 billion in hospitality transactions across the U.S. He also held roles as Director of Acquisitions at TPG Hotels & Resorts and Senior Underwriter at CWCapital, building a well-rounded foundation in real estate finance, underwriting, and asset management. Over the course of his career, Harrell has cultivated deep industry connections and a reputation for analytical rigor and collaborative leadership. In this new role, Harrell will help lead the sourcing of new third-party management contracts, including existing hotel assets and new development opportunities, while building and maintaining a robust business development pipeline. He will also oversee operational analytics, as well as feasibility studies across branded and independent properties, applying his data-driven approach and deep industry knowledge to drive long-term portfolio growth. PM Hotel Group is a Top-15 hotel management company with a portfolio of 92 hotels nationwide, including properties operated under its lifestyle division, Modus by PM Hotel Group. The company continues to prioritize sustainable growth, innovation, and performance excellence across all segments of its portfolio.
Boston Globe
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong's ‘Mountainhead' is a too-literal-minded satire
Ven (Cory Michael Smith, who brought perfect smarm to the young Chevy Chase in ' They all have a direct line to the White House, and they all speak in the clipped, speedy patter of the Roy family — and of the characters from 'In the Loop,' Armando Iannucci's superb 2009 satire about bumbling British and America government operatives that Armstrong co-wrote, receiving an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay. Armstrong has a gift for puncturing balloons of power and hoisting the self-important with their own petards. He's also a wizard with one-liners. Walking into Souper's soulless, sprawling Mountainhead, Jeff asks: 'Was your interior decorator Ayn Bland?' It's a great zinger that holds out hope for light touches that never really arrive. Advertisement (l to r) Steve Carell and Ramy Youssef. Macall Polay/HBO That's a problem, because this material could really use an infusion of levity to make it go down without choking. Make no mistake, 'Mountainhead' is a comedy, with fangs. But too often it also feels like a literal-minded screed or lecture, not unlike the 2021 Netflix satire 'Don't Look Up,' in which Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence's astronomers struggle to interest the powers that be in the fact that a comet is on an apocalyptic collision course with Earth. See the short-sighted technocrats, whistling past the global graveyard. Except this time they represent the Musks, Zuckerbergs and Altmans of the world, the new power brokers convinced that their obscene net worths somehow equate to forward thinking that's good for the rest of the world. As Ven and his friends/sycophants justify the destruction and chaos they create, it's impossible to miss the echoes of the current broligarchy's crowing. 'Mountainhead' is nothing if not au courant. Advertisement The second half of the movie takes a plot turn that unfortunately for our purposes falls firmly in the spoiler zone. It does give 'Mountainhead' a jolt of focus and energy, and brings some comic clarity to dark questions that linger over the whole affair: What is the human collateral damage of zero-sum tech bro thinking? Are we all mere negotiating chips in some bizarre big picture we can't quite grasp? The second act of 'Mountainhead' feels more concrete and human than the first. It also feels like it belongs to a different movie. 'Succession' aficionados might find themselves flashing back to some of that series' best and most 'Mountainhead'-relevant episodes. There's Season 2's 'Hunting,' in which the Roy family and associates head to a Hungarian mansion for a corporate retreat that becomes a ritual of humiliation (this is often referred to as the 'Boar on the Floor' episode). And Season 4's 'America Decides,' which finds the Roy-run, Fox News-styled network ATN leaning on the levers of power to determine the winner of a U.S. presidential election. These stories, too, express their share of incredulous outrage. But they also move with a dancer's nimble grace. 'Mountainhead' is more like a heavyweight boxer, slugging away. It is satire as blunt-force object. ★★ MOUNTAINHEAD Directed and written by Jesse Armstrong. Starring Steve Carell, Cory Michael Smith, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef, Hadley Robinson, and Amie MacKenzie. On HBO and Max starting May 31. 108 min. TV-MA (language, mild violence, adult content, wealthy people behaving badly). Advertisement
Travel Daily News
26-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
PM Hotel Group Further expands Modus by PM Hotel Group
PM Hotel Group expands its lifestyle division, Modus, adding unique, experience-driven properties in top U.S. destinations to meet evolving traveler demand. CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND – PM Hotel Group, a Top-15 hotel management company with a proven track record of delivering extraordinary guest experiences and strong owner returns, has experienced continued strategic growth across its overall portfolio, including its lifestyle and unconventional hospitality division Modus by PM Hotel Group. With a focus on authentic and immersive destinations, the company has significantly expanded its presence in key markets, targeting today's independent-minded travelers seeking hotel stays that connect people and place. 'At PM Hotel Group, we're not just growing our portfolio – we're carving out a unique space in the lifestyle segment through our Modus by PM Hotel Group division by developing and operating properties that deliver bold and authentic hospitality experiences,' said Paul Sacco, Chief Growth & Development Officer, PM Hotel Group. 'From nature-centric escapes to city adventure hubs, we're curating a collection of hotels that are anything but ordinary. These destinations compliment PM Hotel Group's overall portfolio of 92 hotels nationwide, both branded and independent properties.' A Dynamic Roster of New Additions to the Lifestyle Portfolio Over the past year, PM Hotel Group has thoughtfully expanded its distinctive lifestyle portfolio with properties that reflect deep expertise in experiential hospitality. The division has strategically expanded into high-demand outdoor destinations with evo Hotel Salt Lake City and evo Hotel Tahoe City – urban basecamps for adventure seekers looking to explore the surrounding landscapes without compromising on comfort or design. On the shores of Honolulu, the Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel delivers vibrant, locally inspired hospitality just steps from Waikiki Beach, offering breathtaking Diamond Head views. In Northern California's wine country, Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs in Calistoga offers a reimagined take on wellness, blending mid-century charm with healing mineral waters and spa rituals. In the Southern California entertainment corridor, The Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District is converting into a Tapestry by Hilton. With rooftop dining, resort-style amenities, and its prime location steps from SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome, The Lum Hotel captures the energy of LA's sports and entertainment scene. Set to open in 2025, a new wave of hospitality experiences will further showcase PM Hotel Group's ability to deliver on lifestyle and unconventional hotel management. These projects embrace bold concepts, from regenerative hospitality to introducing a membership-club hotel concept in an untapped destination: RESET Joshua Tree , opening May 2025, is a desert retreat built from custom shipping containers, focused on high design and wellness inspired by its natural surroundings. , opening May 2025, is a desert retreat built from custom shipping containers, focused on high design and wellness inspired by its natural surroundings. Hotel Burg , opening summer 2025, offers a members' hotel experience, inviting locals and DC visitors to a modern hunt country destination in one of America's most celebrated small towns, Leesburg, Virginia. , opening summer 2025, offers a members' hotel experience, inviting locals and DC visitors to a modern hunt country destination in one of America's most celebrated small towns, Leesburg, Virginia. Nightsky San Luis Obispo, opening late fall 2025, is a glamping retreat with 35 design-forward tents, rooted in experiences that foster community building and connection to nature. The growth of PM Hotel Group's lifestyle portfolio is driven by shifting guest preferences, visionary ownership groups, and a commitment to delivering standout, experiential hospitality properties across a range of markets. Redefining Lifestyle Hospitality Management Through its Modus by PM Hotel Group division, the company offers a specialized platform that pushes hospitality boundaries while combining strategic commercial leadership with operational excellence. Backed by PM Hotel Group's scale and expertise, Modus delivers distinctive guest experiences in high-demand destinations where culture, wellness, and outdoor access drive guest satisfaction. 'In today's hospitality landscape, travelers are looking for meaning, not just amenities,' said Adam Gollance, President, Modus by PM Hotel Group. 'We're meeting this demand by cultivating a portfolio of hotels that offer discovery, design, and a deep sense of place – properties that connect guests with new experiences through wellness, fitness, dining, and entertainment to make each stay unforgettable.' With a national footprint now spanning from the beaches of Honolulu to the red rocks of the desert Southwest and the peaks of Lake Tahoe and wine country Virginia, PM Hotel Group is not only expanding geographically – it's setting the pace for what comes next in lifestyle hospitality by combining spirited individuality with proven management expertise.
Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Chevy Chase ‘house in a house' on the market for $3.2 million
Some developers might have seen the 78-year-old ranch-style house as a teardown, a roadblock on the path to a shiny new project. But when RAZ Development purchased this Chevy Chase, Maryland, house in 2018, they decided the existing structure was a benefit, so instead of starting over with a cleared lot, they built a house around the one that was already there.
The Guardian
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on Cheers, dies at 76
George Wendt, the actor best known for playing Norm in long-running sitcom Cheers, has died at 76. His death was confirmed by his publicist in a statement. 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,' it read. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' He died peacefully in his sleep at home. Wendt starred in Cheers from 1982 to 1993, appearing in all 275 episodes of the hit sitcom. He earned six Emmy nominations for his work on the show. 'The Norm you see in Cheers has been years in the making,' Wendt once said of his character. 'I have some characteristics in common with him besides our fondness for beer. But I think I'm a lot happier than Norm.' He also added: 'I was a beer drinker long before Cheers. When I put a couple of six packs on top of my grocery shopping cart, people are pleased. I tell 'em I'm taking them home to rehearse.' He went on to play the character of Norm in a number of other shows including Frasier, Wings, The Simpsons, Family Guy and The Tortellis. After Cheers, he also led short-lived sitcom The George Wendt Show in 1995 which was cancelled after six episodes. His other television credits included Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Colombo, Portlandia and The Goldbergs. His film credits included Guilty by Suspicion with Robert De Niro, Fletch with Chevy Chase, Space Truckers with Dennis Hopper and Forever Young with Mel Gibson. He also played Macaulay Culkin's father in Michael Jackson's Black & White video. On stage, Wendt also starred in Hairspray on Broadway, playing Edna Turnblad. 'It was one of my two favorite roles, apart from Norm,' he said. 'Absolute utter joy and entirely different from anything in my world.' Most recently, he appeared in a season of The Masked Singer and 2022's festive comedy Christmas with the Campbells.
