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Hospitality Net
a day ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Marriott International, Concord Hospitality and Whitman Peterson Officially Open Doors of First-Ever StudioRes Hotel in Fort Myers, Florida
Today, Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR), announced the landmark opening of StudioRes Fort Myers, the first-ever StudioRes hotel and the company's debut in the midscale extended stay segment. The all-studios hotel is now accepting reservations for stays, almost two years to the day since Marriott unveiled the concept. A newly created brand within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, StudioRes was thoughtfully designed to cater to a wide variety of travelers, including those on long-term work trips and assignments, construction projects, relocations, and more. StudioRes marks Marriott's strategic entry into the dynamic midscale extended stay market, and Marriott anticipates strong growth for StudioRes in the coming years, with over 40 properties across the U.S. and Canada anticipated to open by the end of 2027. With a pioneering, fast-to-market construction prototype, StudioRes offers owners and developers a compelling turnkey opportunity with a bundled fee model, and is expected to become Marriott's most affordable cost-per-key product to develop and build. Since unveiling StudioRes only two years ago, we have been thrilled by the reception among owners and franchisees, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone with Concord Hospitality and Whitman Peterson, said Marriott International Chief Financial Officer and EVP, Development Leeny Oberg. We designed StudioRes to provide terrific value for customers with an innovative room design and highly efficient operating model for long-term stays. The fast adoption of the brand also demonstrates the power of the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem and the importance of our strong developer relationships, while underscoring our continued commitment to providing lodging options for every traveler, price point and trip purpose. Consistent with the brand's approach to long-term stays with modern comfort, StudioRes Fort Myers offers a smart extended stay experience for independent travelers seeking comfort, routine, and flexibility. This 124-key property offers studio-style rooms complete with one or two beds, a lounging area, and a kitchen with a stovetop, microwave, and full-sized refrigerator. Guests can also enjoy communal spaces, outdoor patios, and fitness centers. Convenient food and beverage vending, fast Wi-Fi, streaming access, and casual workspaces also allow guests to stay connected throughout their stay. A short drive to the Southwest Florida International Airport and the area's top attractions, StudioRes Fort Myers invites hotel guests to enjoy Fort Myers and the historic surrounding areas, including Sanibel and Captiva Island, nature and wildlife at Manatee Park, Lakes Park and The Caloosahatchee River, as well as nearby dining, shopping and family activities. Available for booking, nightly rates at StudioRes Fort Myers are expected to be around $100 per night. Marriott celebrates this opening with developer Concord Hospitality and their long-time partner Whitman Peterson. Concord currently operates nearly 80 properties within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio and expects to develop 40+ StudioRes properties, spanning several dozen submarkets in major U.S. cities. Concord Hospitality's longstanding relationship with Marriott has been defined by strategic alignment, mutual trust and a shared commitment to quality, said Mark Laport, CEO & President of Concord Hospitality. Our role in supporting the shaping of Marriott's next-generation hotel prototypes speaks to the strength of that relationship. The grand opening of the first-ever StudioRes property is a significant milestone—not only for Marriott, but for Concord as we continue to lead in developing high-performing, scalable hospitality assets that meet the evolving needs of today's extended-stay traveler and deliver long-term value for our investment partners. We are proud to have collaborated with Marriott in the development of its newest brand and in bringing the very first StudioRes to life, said Paul Novak, Partner at Whitman Peterson. The opening of StudioRes Fort Myers marks my fourth inaugural Marriott brand opening—following Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, and the first U.S. Aloft Hotel—and it's a privilege to continue that legacy. Whitman Peterson is very confident in StudioRes' high-growth potential, with several others in our pipeline. StudioRes properties will participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International's award-winning travel program - allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay across Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of brands. Note on forward-looking statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of United States federal securities laws, including statements related to expected future hotel openings and portfolio growth; brand debuts in certain markets; expectations regarding the StudioRes brand operating model and development costs; expected daily rates; development plans and opportunities; and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the risk factors that we identify in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this press release and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. About StudioRes StudioRes is Marriott's newest affordable midscale extended stay brand, meticulously designed to provide reasonably priced, modern comfort for guests in the U.S. and Canada. Opening in 2025, StudioRes is specifically tailored for travelers in search of affordable, flexible accommodations for extended stays, including those of 20 nights or more. Primarily a new build offering, StudioRes offers consistent environments that enable guests to accomplish their goals while away from home for extended periods of time. StudioRes is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit To learn more about StudioRes, visit us online. About Marriott International Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 9,500 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 144 countries and territories. Marriott operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, please visit our website at and for the latest company news, visit In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram. Marriott encourages investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review and subscribe to the information Marriott posts on its investor relations website at or Marriott's news center website at which may be material. The contents of these websites are not incorporated by reference into this press release or any report or document Marriott files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and any references to the websites are intended to be inactive textual references only. About Concord Hospitality Concord Hospitality is an award-winning hotel development and management company that has grown over the past three decades to become the preferred partner of leading hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Concord Hospitality boasts a stellar reputation known for combining the experience of a big company with the high-touch service of an independent operation to every partner property. The company specializes in developing and managing full-service and select-service hotels across North America. As part of the company's continued growth, it recently launched Opus Collection by Concord, a lifestyle hotel management division for full-service properties. With the brightest talent, the most innovative processes, and a commitment to giving back to the communities where associates live and work, Concord Hospitality is committed to being a great place to work for all. Learn more at About Whitman Peterson Whitman Peterson is a real estate private equity company investing in and actively managing opportunistic real estate investments of large institutional investors. Since late 2010, Whitman Peterson has raised five institutional funds and has invested in the acquisition or development of more than 300 properties, in transactions with an aggregate capitalization of more than $35 billion. The firm has investments across 30+ markets in the US and has investments in London. Whitman Peterson and Concord Hospitality have a long-standing, strategic partnership, involving the development and acquisitions of high-quality hotels across the country, as well as a broad-based, national development strategy in the economy extended stay (short-stay rental) segment. For more information, please visit
Reuters
3 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Report: FGCU Athletics vacates 82 wins, 2 ASUN titles
May 31 - The NCAA concluded its investigation of Florida Gulf Coast athletics and the university will vacate 82 combined wins and two Atlantic Sun Championships between 2022 and 2024, the Fort Myers News-Press reported Friday. Last month, the NCAA placed FGCU Athletics on two years of probation and fined the program $25,000 in a settlement agreement. The investigation concluded that FGCU allowed student-athletes to compete before certifying their eligibility. The programs involved were men's tennis, softball, baseball, men's and women's basketball and women's golf. Per the News-Press, the diamond sports both vacated ASUN titles. The softball program vacated 31 wins, its 2024 conference championship and an NCAA Tournament win over Florida Atlantic. The baseball program vacated 22 victories, their 2024 co-championship and a win over the 16-ranked Florida State Seminoles on March 4. The troubles for the Fort Myers, Fla. school started in the summer of 2023 when tennis coach Davidson Kozlowski violated NCAA rules in the recruitment of Harrison Gold, a student from Bucknell University. Gold continued to take classes at the Lewisburg, Pa. university, but trained with the Eagles, lived in southwest Florida and ran up $10,000 in hotel costs. Kozlowski, who had just been hired from Drake University in June 2023, was fired seven months later before ever coaching a match. During an internal investigation of Kozlowski, FGCU discovered that 18 athletes in 10 different sports practiced or competed prior to becoming eligible. These occurred in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years. The university self-reported and cooperated with the NCAA over a 16-month review. Seventeen of the 18 student-athletes were eventually reinstated. The men's basketball team vacated nine victories, including a win over No. 7 Florida Atlantic on Dec. 30, 2023. The men's tennis team vacated its entire 2024 season, when they lost 14 of 19 matches. --Field Level Media
The Independent
4 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Solo travelers secretly charged up to 70% more by these major US airlines
American Airlines, Delta and United are all quietly charging solo travelers more than those in groups, it's been revealed. In some cases, solo travelers are reportedly paying up to 70 percent more. Travel sites Thrifty Traveler and View From The Wing discovered that the carriers, the three biggest in the US, have been using this pricing tactic on select domestic routes. Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter wrote: "While it's not widespread – you won't see it on each and every route – it's real and undeniable." Researchers inputted flights with all three airlines, changed the number of passengers, then watched fares drop instantly. The Independent was able to replicate two of the price changes. We discovered, as Thrifty Travel did, that it's possible to reduce the cost of a flight from Charlotte to Fort Myers with American Airlines by $149, from $482 to $333, by booking for two people instead of one. And on Google Flights we saw a solo travel fare for an American flight from Chicago O'Hare one-way to Lexington in Kentucky fall by 50 percent, from $215 to $107, when the number of travelers was doubled to two. Discounts for bulk buys are triggered in lots of consumer environments, from supermarkets to rail travel, but many travelers will be surprised to see this pricing strategy used by airlines, especially in an under-the-radar fashion. The discounts aren't made explicit when booking. Rhys Jones, Aviation Editor at described the practice as "unfair". He told The Independent: "Unlike hotel rooms, where you can share to save money, you can't share a plane seat and therefore the practice of charging solo travelers more can seem particularly unfair, especially as single people already often pay more versus those who are coupled up. "Unfortunately, airlines will always try and sell tickets for the maximum price they can charge whilst also filling aircraft, and whilst someone who is traveling for business might not blink an eye, another traveling alone on holiday might not have the same means." However, Gilbert Ott, frequent flier and Founder of travel site remarked that travelers should essentially grin and bear it, especially in the age of AI, which could see the advent of more intense "personalized pricing". He told The Independent: "People must wrap their heads around the concept that seats are commodities and just like all other goods, bulk discounts often apply. When we buy a six-pack of beer from the supermarket, we get a discount, for example. "We've seen countless airlines offer companion fares, with discounts buying for two. I get that it can be frustrating, and as a frequent solo and not-solo traveler, I win some and I lose some. "We'll see more personalized pricing as airlines leverage AI."
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NeoGenomics Launches c-MET CDx Assay to Guide Treatment Decisions for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2025-- NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEO), a leading provider of oncology testing services, today announced the commercial launch of c-MET CDx for NSCLC, its c-MET companion diagnostic immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay. The test is now available to oncologists and pathologists nationwide, supporting treatment selection for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a 48-hour turnaround time. The c-MET CDx for NSCLC assay detects c-Met protein overexpression, a biomarker observed in up to 50% of patients with advanced NSCLC.¹ It is designed to help identify patients who may be eligible for newly approved targeted therapies, including EMRELIS™ (telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv), which was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).* 'Accurate and timely biomarker testing is critical in lung cancer, where targeted therapies can meaningfully change the course of a patient's treatment,' said Dr. Nathan Montgomery, Vice President of Medical Services at NeoGenomics. 'The c-MET CDx for NSCLC assay adds an important tool to our testing portfolio, helping oncologists quickly identify patients who may benefit from MET-directed therapies. It also complements our PanTracer™ suite, enabling comprehensive biomarker profiling for NSCLC.' Key features of NeoGenomics' assay include: The c-MET CDx for NSCLC assay is now available as part of NeoGenomics' comprehensive NSCLC testing portfolio. Its addition supports the growing use of MET-directed therapies and reflects ongoing efforts to align diagnostic services with emerging standards in precision cancer care. For more information or to order the test, visit *EMRELIS™ (telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv) was approved by the U.S. FDA on May 14, 2025, for adults with previously treated advanced NSCLC with high c-MET protein overexpression. About NeoGenomics, Inc. NeoGenomics, Inc. is a premier cancer diagnostics company specializing in cancer genetics testing and information services. We offer one of the most comprehensive oncology-focused testing menus across the cancer continuum, serving oncologists, pathologists, hospital systems, academic centers, and pharmaceutical firms with innovative diagnostic and predictive testing to help them diagnose and treat cancer. Headquartered in Fort Myers, FL, NeoGenomics operates a network of CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratories for full-service sample processing and analysis services throughout the U.S. and a CAP-accredited full-service sample-processing laboratory in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as 'anticipate,' 'expect,' 'plan,' 'could,' 'would,' 'may,' 'will,' 'believe,' 'estimate,' 'forecast,' 'goal,' 'project,' 'guidance,' 'plan,' 'potential' and other words of similar meaning, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. This press release includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements address various matters, including statements regarding improving operational efficiency, returning to profitable growth and its ongoing executive recruitment process. Each forward-looking statement contained in this press release is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's ability to identify and implement appropriate financial and operational initiatives to improve performance, to identify and recruit executive candidates, to continue gaining new customers, offer new types of tests, integrate its acquisitions and otherwise implement its business plan, and the risks identified under the heading 'Risk Factors' contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document (unless another date is indicated), and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of these statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties. References View source version on CONTACT: Investor Contact Kendra Sweeney [email protected] Contact Andrea Sampson [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RESEARCH GENERAL HEALTH RADIOLOGY ONCOLOGY HOSPITALS GENETICS PUBLIC RELATIONS/INVESTOR RELATIONS CLINICAL TRIALS SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS FDA HEALTH SOURCE: NeoGenomics, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/22/2025 07:10 AM/DISC: 05/22/2025 07:09 AM
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Seahawks speak on state tournament expectations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WMBB) – In preparation for their Class 3A state semifinal matchup, the South Walton Seahawks held a light practice Sunday, on a replica field of Hammond Stadium — the site of the state tournament. The practice field was selected for its close resemblance to the dimensions and playing surface of Hammond Stadium. South Walton's home field features turf, while the tournament will be played on a traditional grass and dirt infield. During practice, players spoke about the team's expectations in Fort Myers and the variables they anticipate facing in the semifinal. 'The field is very similar to what we'll play on tomorrow morning,' head coach Nick Borthwick said. 'We wanted to get out and take ground balls on a surface that matches what we'll face.' While the infield is manageable, the outfield — and weather conditions — are expected to be more challenging. 'It's definitely hot,' senior outfielder Cameron Tipton-Thomas said. 'You have to hydrate if you even want to survive it. Everything's bigger out here. Our home field is 295 feet to center; this one's 330. But I've played on big fields my whole life, so I'm prepared.' Despite the changes in scale and conditions, players remain focused on execution and composure heading into the matchup. 'The preparation stays the same,' senior pitcher Braxton Varnes said. 'But it's that extra 10 percent of concentration — that little edge — that can finish the job.' South Walton is no stranger to this stage. The Seahawks finished second in the state last year, completing a historic postseason run. But this time around, the senior class says nothing short of a championship will be satisfying. 'Senior night was emotional,' senior shortstop Frank Wells said. 'Our coaches told us to leave a legacy. Most of us have been here three or four years. We've been through the ups and downs, and we've flipped the script. South Walton used to be seen as just a baseball school — now we're a powerhouse.' Junior Denton Lord will take the mound as the starting pitcher for the semifinal. He said he's excited and ready for the biggest game of the season. 'I feel really good,' Lord said. 'This is a great group, and we've had a great year. I'm ready to keep it rolling. This is the biggest game of the year, and I'm proud to be the one taking the mound.' Lord also credited the community's support for boosting the team's confidence. 'Seeing our whole town send us off like that — it meant a lot,' he said. 'Win or lose, we know we have people behind us.' South Walton will take the field Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, aiming for a return to the state championship game. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
