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Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of independent hotels and resorts, is excited to announce the addition of six new member properties to its growing portfolio. These new hotels expand Curator’s footprint across vibrant destinations in California, Florida, and Arizona, further enhancing the collection's diverse array of unique hospitality experiences.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · July 10, 2025

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection proudly announces that eight of its distinguished member properties have been recognized in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Award rankings, a globally respected benchmark for excellence in hospitality. These incredible independent hotels and resorts earned Four-Star and Recommended ratings, highlighting their commitment to exceptional service, remarkable guest experiences, and a dedication to creating unforgettable experiences.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · February 18, 2025

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of over 100 independent hotels, resorts, and experiences, is expanding its portfolio with the addition of One Ocean Resort & Spa, a beachside respite in Atlantic Beach, Florida.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · December 12, 2024

Condé Nast Traveler has announced the winners of its 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, honoring 13 independent hotels and resorts from the Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. The distinguished properties were recognized in this year's survey as top picks from travelers, including two members that ranked among the 10 best hotels in the world. Additional winners span across the United States and were voted the top hotels in the Florida Keys, Miami, California, Washington DC, and the Midwest.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · October 9, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is announcing a new strategic partnership with PressReader, the world’s largest all-you-can-read digital newsstand, to offer hotel guests seamless access to thousands of newspapers and magazines worldwide. This collaboration provides Curator members the opportunity to enhance the guest experience throughout their esteemed hotels and resorts.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · August 28, 2024

Travel + Leisure has unveiled its World’s Best Awards for 2024 including 17 member properties from Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. These independent hotels and resorts made the list of winners across 11 categories with Little Palm Island Resort and Spa in Florida, The Rally Hotel in Denver, and Hotel Zephyr in San Francisco selected as the number one choice by voters in their respective categories.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · July 18, 2024

With warm and long days ahead, families still have the opportunity to plan a memorable summer getaway. According to a survey from the Family Travel Association, 81 percent of parents are planning to travel with their children in 2024. Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinctive collection of independent hotels and resorts, is ready to welcome families with unique properties tailored to create amazing getaways with special offers and experiences during the warmer months. Curator invites travelers to explore their “never before” through a refreshed website that makes vacation planning a breeze. Families can choose from an impressive range of independent hotels and resorts across top destinations and discover exciting family-friendly activities—making every moment of their trip memorable.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · July 11, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of independent hotels and resorts, proudly announces the addition of four new members to its growing portfolio of stunning properties and unique experiences across the United States. The new member properties include an art-filled sanctuary in the vibrant city of Richmond, Virginia, a historic retreat in the heart of Texas hill country, a lodge-style experience in Branson, Missouri, and a perfect mix of small-town charm and modern amenities in Parker, Colorado.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · June 26, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is announcing a new partnership with eTip, one of the hospitality industry’s leading digital tipping and financial benefits platforms. This new collaboration will help participating Curator members drive operational efficiency, foster customer loyalty, and engage property team members with digital financial benefits.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · June 24, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of independent hotels and resorts, is announcing the addition of two new properties to its growing portfolio of stunning properties and unique experiences across the United States. The new member properties offer unparallelled hospitality and incredible experiences in destinations across Michigan and Ohio.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · April 29, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) proudly announces the recognition of four of its esteemed members – 1 Hotel San Francisco, Chamberlain West Hollywood, The Crawford Hotel, and Bernardus Lodge & Spa – in the first ever MICHELIN Key Hotels Guide. This highly anticipated announcement marks the debut of One, Two, and Three Key distinctions, representing varying tiers of exceptional accommodations.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · April 30, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is announcing Toast as a new preferred cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) platform partner. This collaboration will help member hotels’ F&B outlets improve operations, increase sales, and create an overall better guest experience.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · April 19, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of independent hotels and resorts, is expanding its portfolio with the addition of seven new properties located in Merced, California, Baltimore, Maryland, and Key West, Florida. The new members include five Key West Historic Inns, Hotel Revival, and El Capitan Hotel.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · February 1, 2024

This Valentine's Day, elevate your expression of romance beyond the ordinary with Curator Hotel & Resort Collection's ("Curator") array of extraordinary experiences, meticulously designed for every type of traveler. Curator, renowned for its unique ensemble of independent hotels and resorts, invites couples to immerse in six bespoke experiences, each one a gateway to unforgettable moments of romance and adventure.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · January 25, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of independent hotels and resorts, today announced the addition of four new members to its growing portfolio of properties from The Neighborhood Hotel located in Little Italy, Chicago; Lincoln Park, Chicago; New Buffalo, Southwest Michigan; and Grand Beach, Southwest Michigan.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · January 11, 2024

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, the premier collection of independent hotels and resorts, has announced a new partnership with Good Pharma, a distinguished functional tea and coffee brand, enhancing the guest experience with a focus on wellness. This collaboration debuts with Good Pharma products now available at Viceroy DC and Hotel Zena, two renowned Curator member properties in the Washington DC area.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · November 20, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, the premier collection of independent hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Curated Experiences, a pioneering initiative that elevates leisure travel into an art form. Designed to satiate the modern traveler’s craving for unique, memorable, bespoke experiences, our Curated Experiences span a broad spectrum, from adrenaline-fueled escapades and nature-centric discoveries to culinary excursions and holistic wellness retreats.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of unique and experiential hotels and resorts, today announced the addition of three new members: Bernardus Lodge & Spa nestled in the enchanting Carmel Valley, California, The Pierside Santa Monica centered in the heart of the vibrant culture of iconic Santa Monica, California, and Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels, located on the central Oregon Coast near beautiful Siletz Bay.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · October 10, 2023

Today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, the premier collection of independent hotels and resorts, announced a new initiative to bring curated, one-of-a-kind experiences to the forefront of its website. This new initiative responds to the growing demand for unique and unforgettable travel experiences.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · September 6, 2023

The winners of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2023 were announced this week, with nine Curator Hotel & Resort Collection member properties awarded across an array of categories including the best hotels in the world and top-rated properties in selected cities.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · July 19, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (Curator) announced that it has surpassed 100 member hotels and resorts. The milestone comes just two years after the company’s launch and solidifies Curator’s position as a trusted partner for independent hotels and resorts in the hospitality industry.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · June 29, 2023

The 2023 T+L 500 was announced in the May issue of Travel + Leisure, with 10 Curator Hotel & Resort Collection member properties awarded as one of the 500 best hotels and resorts in the world.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · May 11, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is announcing its naming of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions as a preferred provider to supply its member hotels with RFID door locks and access solutions. This new alliance will ensure that member hotels have access to the most innovative security solutions at favorable industry pricing.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · March 15, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is announcing its new partnership with BabyQuip, the world’s largest baby gear rental and delivery marketplace. With this new partnership, Curator members across the Collection can now offer rental and delivery services with BabyQuip delivering baby gear to the traveler’s hotel, alleviating the enormous stress of the packing process and increasing accessibility for families traveling with young children.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced the addition of South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas, Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, California, and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, as their newest members. With these additions, Curator has grown to 98 members, expanding their footprint in luxurious Napa Valley, the rapidly expanding Austin market, and the coast of historic Connecticut. These properties represent the essential ethos of Curator Hotels and Resorts—they are unique, experiential, one-of-a-kind properties to visit, have fun, and create memories.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · February 2, 2023

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced the addition of The Olive Ann in Grand Forks, North Dakota; Creekside Inn in Palo Alto, California; Hotel Los Gatos in Los Gatos, California, Hotel Griffon, King George Hotel and Inn at Union Square in San Francisco, California; and Eden Roc Miami Beach and Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, in Miami Beach, Florida, as their newest members. With these additions, Curator has grown to 96 hotels and resorts, all offering an array of experiences for every type of traveler in more than 48 destinations.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · December 19, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced Newport Harbor Island Resort in Newport, Rhode Island (former Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina), The Source in Denver, Colorado, and Hotel Per La in Los Angeles, California, as the newest members of its growing curated collection. These destinations offer a sophisticated and relaxing vacation for travelers looking for luxury spa experiences, diverse cuisine options, and access to a variety of activities all year-round. These hotels showcase the types of luxury experiences and personalization that await travelers looking to stay at a Curator hotel.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · October 11, 2022

Fall is the perfect time to embrace the outdoors, and according to Travel + Leisure’s report on a recent survey from TripAdvisor, around 80% of travelers are choosing domestic trips this year. Curator Hotel & Resort Collection ("Curator"), with a collection of almost 90 hotels in the U.S., offers travelers a range of opportunities to enjoy the changing seasons.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · September 26, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today formally announced preferred partnerships with six parking vendors, including AAA, ACE, LAZ, Propark Mobility, SP Plus Corporation, and Towne Park. These new partnerships provide member hotels with exceptional valet and parking services and vehicle safety, delivering an excellent customer service experience. Encompassing valet parking service and technology, self-parking management and controls, intercom call support, bellman and doorman service, room service delivery support, house car, and shuttle service, and comprehensive mobility solutions for hotel properties, these parking operators will enhance the Curator guest experience by providing an extensive range of parking and hospitality solutions at its properties.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · August 3, 2022

Travel + Leisure has named 13 Curator Hotel & Resort Collection members to its esteemed 2022 World Best Awards. Curator member hotels received awards across an array of categories including the best hotels in the world, top-rated brands, and top-rated properties across the U.S. and selected cities.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · July 26, 2022

Travel is back, and with it, so is a surging demand for wellness as travelers align their values to a changing world. Curator Hotel & Resort Collection encourages travelers to push pause, recharge, and find their Zen at one of several member properties across the U.S. Travelers can choose from a host of feel-good experiences curated to connect and heal mind, body, and spirit, including personalized spa treatments, healing rituals, organic dining options, and more.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · June 29, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced a new partnership with Tayst Coffee Roaster (“Tayst”) to provide premium and sustainable coffee products to its members. Through this partnership, members can proudly provide the highest quality coffee to guests using products like sustainably sourced beans from South America and 100 percent compostable single-serve pods, capsules and packaging.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced The Fontaine in Kansas City, Missouri, Inn on Fifth in Naples, Florida, Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria, Virginia, and Newpark Resort in Park City, Utah as the newest members of its growing collection. With offerings such as luxurious spa treatments, progressive cuisine options, and access to year-round activities with nature as a spectacular backdrop, these hotels directly speak to the caliber of experiences that await travelers who stay at a Curator member property.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · June 1, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced preferred partnerships with Infor, Oracle, and Stayntouch, to provide Curator member hotels access to leading cloud-based property management systems (PMS). Curator members can increase service levels and operational visibility through these platforms, reduce costs, and deliver personalized experiences that leave guests craving their next stay.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · April 7, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced preferred partnerships with TipBrightly and TipYo to provide member hotels access to innovative cashless tipping solutions. These new partnerships will bring a host of benefits to Curator members, including allowing staff to receive tips more quickly, providing a fast and cashless tipping option to guests, and increasing employee morale.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · February 24, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection ("Curator") is kicking off the New Year by welcoming six new members to its growing portfolio of independent hotels and resorts. Spanning California, Vermont, Colorado, and Hawaii, these destinations offer unique experiences with nature as a backdrop, allowing guests to align mind, body, and spirit.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · January 31, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced that it selected LEFCON and VENZA as preferred partners to provide cybersecurity and IT services solutions to its portfolio of more than 80 independent hotels and resorts. In addition, VENZA has been named as the preferred partner for PCI compliance solutions. LEFCON and VENZA were selected due to their global reach, next generation antivirus and security offerings, commitment to customer success, and industry reputation.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · January 10, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced preferred partnerships with Aireus and Silverware to provide member hotels access to best-in-class bar and restaurant point-of-sale (“POS”) technologies. With Aireus’ forward-thinking, lightweight and flexible iPad-based POS offerings and Silverware’s time-tested and robust digital solutions, including mobile ordering capabilities, Curator member hotels can now offer guests modern, efficient, and memorable dining experiences while also adding contactless solutions to keep guests and staff safe. As on-property food and beverage demand rebounds, Curator remains a forward-thinking industry leader, continuing to seek out partnerships that provide member hotels with innovative and cost-effective solutions across all areas of hotel operations.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · December 15, 2021

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced the addition of eight lifestyle hotels and resorts from Davidson Hospitality Group (“Davidson”) to its rapidly growing portfolio. These hotels will access Curator’s best-in-class operating agreements, services, and non-proprietary technology to improve operating performance while benefiting from the enhanced relationships with other Curator member hotels and resorts.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · November 23, 2021

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is celebrating its first anniversary following an eventful year filled with noteworthy accomplishments, tremendous growth, impactful partnerships, and industry accolades. As Curator looks ahead, its members can continue to expect best-in-class operating agreements, services, and technology, as well as innovative solutions for independent lifestyle hotels and resorts.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · November 17, 2021

Announced today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) has selected ReviewPro, a Shiji Group brand, to offer its member hotels a unique guest feedback management solution, which includes Online Reputation Management (ORM) and Guest Satisfaction Surveys (GSS).
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · October 26, 2021

Announced today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) added four new properties to its inspiring collection of unique, independent hotels and resorts. The new additions mark the Collection’s first properties in the popular travel destinations of coastal New Jersey and the Red Rock Country of Arizona.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · October 20, 2021

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) and UniFocus announced today a partnership agreement that provides Curator member hotels with access to the industry’s latest capabilities in labor management and time and attendance software to optimize productivity for today’s complex and ever-changing workforces.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2021

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced today preferred partnerships with Encore and Audio Visual Management Solutions (“AVMS”) to provide premium third-party event technology, production and audiovisual solutions to Curator’s member hotels. Hotels within the Curator Collection will benefit from the extensive experience and superior, best-in-class services from Encore and AVMS for their guests, all while driving value to the bottom line.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · September 29, 2021

Announced today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is partnering with two preferred vendors for energy consulting, solutions engineering and advisory services: Burton Energy Group and SOL VISTA. Adding to its rapidly growing roster of partners, Curator selected these exceptional providers to offer best-in-class energy management, procurement, and consulting solutions for its independent hotel members.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · September 2, 2021

React Mobile, the most trusted provider of hotel panic button solutions, and Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) today announced a partnership agreement that enables hotels in the Collection to use React Mobile’s best-in-class safety device platform to keep their employees safe. Hoteliers within Curator can deploy React Mobile’s GPS geolocation and Bluetooth® beacon technology to provide unparalleled accuracy to locate an employee in distress. The company has the largest hotel customer base of any panic button technology.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · August 11, 2021

Today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced two new independent hotels have joined its ever-expanding collection of members: Jekyll Island Club Resort, an iconic oceanfront respite located on historic Jekyll Island, and Hotel Ändra, a luxury boutique property in downtown Seattle.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2021

Telecommunications are a critical and necessary part of a hotel’s success, impacting guest experience and engagement, hotel sales efforts, and staff communications. Today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced agreements with three partners to provide leading telecommunications technology solutions to its member hotels. Curator’s negotiated contracts will provide member hotels with modern, easy, and cost-efficient solutions.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · August 4, 2021

Announced today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) has selected Paylocity to offer easy-to-use, innovative workforce solutions to Curator member hotels.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · July 15, 2021

Announced today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is deepening its bench of partners, adding five new preferred vendors in the technology space: Allbridge, Canary Technologies, Pegasus Intelligence Solutions, ResortPass, and Tripleseat. Curator has negotiated beneficial contracts with these technology vendors to offer their products and services to the independent hotel members in the Collection.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · June 16, 2021

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection is thrilled to welcome its first-ever Hawaii member hotels hailing from the prestigious Springboard Hospitality collection, one of Curator’s founding members. The four new member hotels span three destinations (Honolulu, Kapa’a, and Lihue) on two islands (Kauai and Oahu), providing personalized and authentic local experiences. These independent hotels offer ideal destinations as travelers seek to book long-awaited island getaways.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · June 8, 2021

Announced today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection added five new member hotels to its rapidly growing portfolio, giving these independent hotels and resorts access to Curator’s best-in-class operating agreements, services, and non-proprietary technology that collectively generate significant cost-savings. The list of new member hotels includes Inn at the Market, the first non-Founding Member hotel to join Curator, The Edgewater Hotel from Noble House Hotels & Resorts, and three Provenance properties: The Revolution Hotel, The Bradley, and Woodlark.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · May 27, 2021

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) named Duetto, the hospitality industry’s leading cloud-based revenue strategy platform, as a preferred partner for revenue solutions for Curator’s independent hotel members. The partnership agreement enables hotels in the Collection to contract with Duetto at preferred terms for its GameChanger application for pricing optimization, ScoreBoard for intelligent reporting, and BlockBuster for optimizing contracted business segments.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · May 25, 2021

Travel Outlook Premium Hotel Call Center announced today that it has been selected as the preferred provider of reservation and guest service calls for Curator Hotel & Resort Collection’s (“Curator”) growing roster of member hotels. Through this partnership, Curator hotels can leverage Travel Outlook’s high-performing call booking services while also reducing their costs during this highly competitive period for the hospitality industry.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · May 4, 2021

Announced today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) is bolstering its list of prestigious founding members with the addition of Sage Hospitality Group (“Sage”). Sage is joining a group of six other founding members: like-minded hotel owners and operators committed to working in cooperative competition to lift the independent hotel industry and provide incomparable experiences for travelers.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · April 13, 2021

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a newly launched collective of independent hotels, and Avendra, the leading hospitality procurement services provider, announced an exclusive partnership to provide Avendra’s best-in-class purchasing solutions and eProcurement services to independent hotel owners and operators in the Curator collection. Leveraging the Avendra program, Curator members gain access to more than $14B in leveraged spend to improve their bottom line, streamline operations, and enhance the guest experience.
By Curator Hotel & Resort Collection · Via Business Wire · April 8, 2021