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We are delighted to announce the new movie The Gentleman Thief starring John Travolta has scenes filmed at the Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo, Florida. From the producer of The Irishman and Lone Survivor and starring John Travolta, Lukas Haas, Sam Asghari, DJ Khaled, and Quavo, The Gentleman Thief is ...

In just a matter of weeks, a familiar Comfort Inn & Suites became a new Four Points by Sheraton. Behind the new signage, refreshed guest experience and Marriott branding was a team that worked tirelessly to deliver a seamless hotel conversion—one that earned high praise from Marriott's opening team. Converting from a Choice Hotels ...

Reconnection was on full display as more than 50 of Shaner's food and beverage leaders gathered in Atlanta for the annual Shaner Food & Beverage Conference, June 15–17, at Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter hotel. The three-day event combined collaboration, professional development, networking and celebration while reinforcing a shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence. ...

Shaner is proud to announce Huseyin Taran, General Manager of Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER, for being named Marriott’s 2025 General Manager of the Year. This prestigious award honors outstanding leaders who exemplify Marriott's commitment to excellence through exceptional hotel performance, guest satisfaction, associate engagement, and operational leadership. For Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER, ...

The team at Fairfield Inn & Suites Lewisburg has achieved an extraordinary milestone, earning multiple prestigious Marriott awards that recognize excellence in both hotel performance and leadership. The hotel was named Marriott's 2025 Fairfield Hotel of the Year, one of the brands’ highest distinctions. In addition, General Manager Rene McKibben was recognized as the ...