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June 2026

12. The Upgrade | Weekly - Finding Hidden Gem Hotels
An Interview With the Iconic Marissa Klurstein of Happy Hoteling
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11. The Upgrade | Weekly - I Can't Stop Watching the World Cup Videos on Instagram
The World Cup has brought travelers to American staples like Buc-ee's, Cheesecake Factory, and Bass Pro Shops, but has it brought the hospitality…
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10. The Upgrade | Weekly - I Love You, But I Won’t Travel With You
Not every friend is a travel friend.
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🗝️ Master Key: Who Owns Your Hotel?
A wonky deep dive into the world of hotel ownership structures
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9. The Upgrade | Weekly - Branded Hotel Residences, Construction Financing or Folly?
Branded residences are the luxury hotel financing darlings, but are they a haven for nefarious offshore money? My favorite hotel in Hvar, Croatia in the…
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Hotel History - My Grandparents Build Their First Hotel, the Edgewater
A Saturday Briefing article written by my father, Richard Kelley
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French Riviera Packing List
For ladies heading to Cannes, Nice, Cap Ferrat, etc this summer...
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8. The Upgrade | Weekly - Why Is EVERYONE Going to Japan?
The omakase craze, the new luxury hotels (including Capella Kyoto with a review by the fabulous Colin Nagy), the rise of Japanese Powder Chasers, and…
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May 2026

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