The National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and the National Basketball Association’s Washington Wizards are slated to move to Alexandria, Virginia, as part of a $2 billion entertainment complex effort, the state’s Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday.  The development, about 8 miles south of Washington, D.C., will house the new global headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Capitals and Wizards, as well as the new home arena for the teams.  The 9 million square foot district will also feature
mixed-use retail, hotel and conference spaces.
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According to this article by Condé Nast Traveler "The countdown to spring break has officially begun in the US. The hotly-anticipated travel period can mean a lot of different things to different people—from classic college party-goers and ultimate family vacationers to couples and solo travelers looking to escape the winter chill. But one thing that’s certain in 2024 is that spring break is no longer limited to one type of traveler, nor just one week of the year.  Due to the various holiday schedules between schools and regions, as well as the increased flexibility of remote work, the peak periods of spring break travel have extended within the months of March and April."
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Allied is a proud Partner of this beautiful lodge in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.  Along with The Society, Mitchell Architects, InVision and many others; this project at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA
​has been extremely rewarding and we can’t wait for their guests to enjoy it! 
“The glamping accommodations, thoughtfully designed and meticulously curated, blend the charm of camping with the sophistication of a first-class resort,” the lodge said in its news release. “Each tent exudes rustic elegance and provides a serene retreat for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
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It’s always great to get the whole team together, especially in the middle of Winter in our home city of Bend, Oregon!  We’ve had a great week of meetings, guest speakers and team building out here in Central Oregon as we prepare for the year ahead.   We are always brainstorming ways to help our Allied Partners.  
Cheers to another great year of partnership!

Now in its 36th iteration, The Conde Nast annual Readers’ Choice Awards continues to capture the travel experiences readers love best, from hotels and airlines to cruises, islands, and luggage. This year, readers traveled farther and deeper; seeking out remote properties; sailing on smaller, more intimate ships; and prioritizing destinations you’ve been waiting years to visit.  At least that’s what a staggering 526,518 votes told in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey. Now, you can use the results to decide where you’re going next—these are the best cities in the US, as voted by the readers.  Read the full article Here:

The aging services field is getting more complex. To best serve older adults, we need to provide the most innovative programs and services.  We also need to know what’s new and what’s working for others to effectively meet the expectations of our current and future clients and residents.  At the LeadingAge Annual Meeting, we engaged with the foremost experts, discovered programs and best practices, experienced innovative products and services and so much more!  Read more about the conference Here:  

The decade-long redevelopment will bring a sports arena and entertainment district to the Nevada resort.  Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, announced the largest private capital investment in the city’s history. The funds will add a sports arena, entertainment district and likely more hotel rooms to the 140-acre property. 

Over the next decade, the existing Grand Sierra Resort and Casino will receive a $1 billion investment, including a new 10,000-seat sports arena, a golf facility and 300 waterfront residential units.
An 800-room hotel tower is also being evaluated for the site. 
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Allied Partners takes great pride in our partnership with the leading golf resort in the Pacific Northwest! Tetherow’s meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled commitment to redefining the 21st-century golf resort are the very reasons why people will tell you that it’s nothing like your grandfather’s country club.  We can’t wait to host our next Allied Partners employee retreat here at Tetherow Resort in January 2024!
Check out the full article here:  Tetherow Resort Named the No. 1 Resort in the Pacific Northwest in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

These cities had the most hotel projects planned or under construction at the end of Q2, according to Lodging Econometrics. Dallas and Atlanta were among the top U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines at the end of this year’s second quarter, according to Lodging Econometrics’ Q2 2023 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report.  Dallas’ pipeline reached 184 projects, or 21,501 rooms, at the end of Q2, while Atlanta’s pipeline totaled 141 projects, or 17,993 rooms. Other markets leading the U.S. hotel construction pipeline at the end of the second quarter were Phoenix with 119 projects, or 16,107 rooms; Nashville with 116 projects, or 15,346 rooms; and Los Angeles with 112 projects, or 17,797 rooms.  Development and investment activity in these markets gained momentum in the second quarter, as major hotel players followed changing leisure and business traveler demand trends.
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