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RockResorts Says Tempo Miami Is Not the Right Tempo For Them

Where: 1100 Biscayne Boulevard [map], Miami , FL, United States, 33132

Looks like what's happening with the Edition Waikiki has spurred a sort of mini-trend...at least in Miami.

Just a week after Fairmont Turnberry Isle was let go from their management contract by the hotel's owners, the Rock Resorts brand has decided that, after just a little over a year open, they no longer want to run the Tempo Miami. The company has even put out a press release saying so:

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced today that as of September 15 its subsidiary RockResorts will no longer manage Tempo Miami as part of its luxury hotel brand.

Ownership and RockResorts have mutually agreed that ownership's direction for the Tempo Miami hotel does not fit with the RockResort brand or its direction, and therefore the parties have agreed to amicably terminate their relationship.

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More 'Behind the Scenes' Changes Happening at New NYC Hotels

Two of NYC's newest haven't even been open for a year yet they've already undergone some big management changes. First there was Fashion26 who used to be run by Wyndham but have now been taken off by Highgate Hospitality. We also hear from a super secret hotel insider that Highgate is just a temporary management company and that Fashion26's new owners are seeking to get Hilton in there instead.

Meanwhile, changes are happening at The Distrikt Hotel as well. The ownership remains the same but according to our tipster, Mode management company is out while Access Hotels and Resorts have taken over. Indeed this was confirmed in a press release yesterday. (But it's currently still linked to Choice Hotels' Ascend Collection so we're not sure if that's changing too.)

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The Distrikt Hotel Addresses Drilling Noise and Other Service Glitches

Where: 342 W. 40th Street [map], New York, NY, United States, 10018

Yesterday, our hotel spy, Myra Ellen, told us about the drilling that interrupted her stay at the Distrikt Hotel as well as a few other glitches. The hotel had told us that they would accommodate any guests who complained about the drilling noise with a new room on a different floor. But today they wanted to address the other issues that our hotel spy had. Here is the Distrikt's full response:

The Staff and Management of Distrikt Hotel are distressed that we were unable to exceed the expectations of this guest as we have with so many others. While we strive to greet every guest at the door, we are disappointed that this and the check-in process was less than acceptable by our own standards.

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Thompson Tosses Gaige and Leaves It, JDV Pulls Up Quick To Retrieve It

Where: 3540 Arnold Drive [map], Glen Ellen, CA, United States, 95442

The zen hideaway Gaige House in Sonoma Valley, Calif. has shifted management hands again and is now a JDV Hotel. Previously Thompson Hotels ran this joint, even earning a spot on the Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List."

But now instead of Jason Pomeranc's influence, the hotel will get NorCal native Chip Conley's sensitive touch. As you recall, JDV Hotels is a California-only Collection. So far, there doesn't look like any major changes will take place in the property aside from logo-swapping. And to announce their newest hotel additon, JDV has put together (what else?) a package.

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