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Inside Olympia Hospitality’s Niche: Managing Campus Hotels with Heart and Strategy
October 21, 2025
At The Lodging Conference, Glenn Haussman sat down with Sara Masterson and John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality to explore a business model you don’t hear about every day — managing campus-based hotels in partnership with universities.
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Hotel Bridgton targeted to open in lakes region by summer 2026
October 21, 2025
Developer and builder Justin McIver is partnering with Olympia Hospitality to build a 65-room boutique hotel slated to open summer 2026 in Bridgton, Maine.
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Olympia Hospitality takes tailored approach to management in uncertain environment
September 19, 2025
Olympia Hospitality continues to find ways to grow during uncertain times.
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Olympia Hospitality expands national portfolio adding Hilton Garden Inn in Arvada, Colorado
August 19, 2025
Olympia Hospitality acquires Hilton Garden Inn Arvada, strengthening its national growth strategy with a high-performing 139-room branded hotel in Colorado.
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How to deliver experiential travel to hotel guests
August 19, 2025
Sara Masterson, President of Olympia Hospitality, sits on a panel at the "Strike a Chord with Experiential Hospitality" session at the 2025 Hotel Data Conference.
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Olympia Hospitality adds Hotel Genevieve to portfolio
July 29, 2025
Olympia Hospitality assumes management of Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Travelers are waiting until the last minute to book trips. Here’s when that works — and when it can backfire.
May 09, 2025
Travel chaos and economic uncertainty have people booking at the 11th hour. Sometimes it pays off.
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Building Sober Support in the Workplace: A Conversation with Marin Nelson and Abby Flynn
May 08, 2025
In this week’s episode of the Sober Life Rocks Podcast, hear Abby Flynn, HR Director at Olympia Hospitality, and Marin Nelson, founder of SoberForce and now Sobrynth, talk about reshaping how companies approach sobriety, recovery, and mental wellness in the workplace.
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Storytelling is the North Star at Olympia Hospitality's boutique hotels
April 09, 2025
History, sense of place boost boutique hotel appeal for today's travelers
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Olympia Hospitality and Suburban Capital Announce New Management Partnership
April 03, 2025
Olympia Hospitality and Virginia Beach-based hotel owner and developer Suburban Capital have teamed up on a new management partnership that brings four new properties into Olympia’s fold.
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Olympia Hospitality’s John Schultzel talks about campus hotels
April 01, 2025
Christina Trauthwein, VP, content & partnerships, Hotel Business, sits down with John Schultzel, chief growth officer, Olympia Hospitality, to discuss the company’s campus hotels, brand partnerships and more.
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With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth
April 01, 2025
John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality said the company has found a niche in the college hotel space, which offers a nice mix with its destination and select-service assets.
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US hoteliers have mixed expectations for summer demand
March 28, 2025
Shorter booking window pairs with worries over international inbound, government travel
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Olympia Hospitality announces two key leadership appointments in Boston area
March 20, 2025
Olympia Hospitality strengthens its urban and boutique hotel operations in Boston with strategic hires Jayson Goldstein and Charlotte Kennedy, enhancing local market expertise and management.
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From Cape Cod to the C-Suite: How Sara Masterson’s People-First Leadership is Shaping Olympia Hospitality
March 18, 2025
Nancy Mendelson talks to Sara about her journey in hospitality.
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Buying In From The Beginning
March 05, 2025
Lodging Magazine interviews Sara Masterson, President of Olympia Hospitality.
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Lodging Magazine: This Week’s Comings & Goings
February 06, 2025
Benson Hotel + Faculty Club in Aurora, Colorado, named Bill Young as general manager. His background includes leadership roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, and Aimbridge Hospitality.
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Olympia Hospitality kicks off 2025 with senior strategic hires and continued growth
January 22, 2025
Olympia Hospitality gears up for 2025 with leadership additions and new hotels, boosting its campus and resort portfolio and emphasizing sustainable practices.
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Olympia Hospitality Names Kristie Rasheed Vice President of Operations
January 15, 2025
Kristie Rasheed, appointed Vice President of Operations at Olympia Hospitality, was hired to provide strategic leadership and oversight across all facets of hotel operations for the organization, which includes more than 38 properties.
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Mocktails, non-alcoholic drinks can elevate experiences for many hotel guests
January 15, 2025
Olympia Hospitality's Director of Food & Beverage, Karl McElligot, talks about the value of providing more menu choices.
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Ally of the Month: John Schultzel, Chief Growth Officer, Olympia Hospitality
December 19, 2024
Hertelier highlights John Schultzel on his career path, guiding new development and expansion opportunities for the organization, and more.
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How Renovations Can Position Hotels to Capture More Event Revenue
November 11, 2024
Demand for in-person events is on the rise. Hotel owners can seize upon the opportunity with thoughtful revamps that appeal to guests and event planners alike.
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Beacon Hill Hotel is Awarded 2024 Wine Spectator
November 11, 2024
Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
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The Heartwood at Vassar Is a New Boutique Hotel in Poughkeepsie
September 12, 2024
In Dutchess County, The Heartwood at Vassar is a new 50-room hotel that intends to be a gathering place for the Valley’s communities.
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Top 25 Colleges of the Midwest
June 14, 2024
The University of Chicago and Oberlin College make the top ten of Forbes Top 25 Colleges of the Midwest for 2017. The Olympia Companies is proud to manage a hotel on or near each of these top rated Colleges.
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Achieve Hospitality Architecture That Impresses - Part 2
June 14, 2024
Achieve Hospitality Architecture That Impresses - Part Two: Customer and Context
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Hotel Ursa: A Celestial Retreat Anchored in UMaine's Tradition
March 15, 2024
Olympia Hospitality proudly unveils the debut of Hotel Ursa, a brand-new establishment nestled within the University of Maine (UMaine) campus in Orono.
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The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club Celebrates Grand Opening
July 06, 2023
The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club will celebrate its grand opening and celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony during a private event the week of July 17, 2023.
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5 of Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Resorts in New England
April 28, 2022
The Glen House is an award-winning, LEED-certified property.
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The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club
April 21, 2022
Olympia Hotel Management has been chosen to operate The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club, a new boutique hotel developed by the Denver-based Aimco.
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White Mountain Meetings at The Glen House
July 17, 2018
The Glen House has been designed not only to welcome those who love the great outdoors but to welcome meetings, retreats, and social events year-round.
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SOPHY Hyde Park Announces Mesler Restaurant
July 11, 2018
SOPHY Hyde Park, the new hotel opening in the fall of 2018, has announced details for its new restaurant, Mesler.
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Inn at Swarthmore Wins 2018 International Hotel & Property Award
July 09, 2018
Floss Barber, Inc. won a 2018 International Hotel & Property Award for the Inn at Swarthmore.
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Olympia Wins Two Hotel of the Year Awards
June 20, 2018
Olympia Hotel Management is proud to announce that it is currently holding the top awards for two of the world's major select service brands, Hyatt Place and Hilton Garden Inn.
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Olympia Companies Sets Ambitious Growth Plans
January 24, 2018
The Olympia Companies has set an ambitious growth plan in motion for this year, with a full roster of openings and new developments ahead.
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Anthony Beach Named General Manager of Sophy Hotel
December 13, 2017
Anthony Beach will be assuming the role of general manager at SOPHY when it opens this upcoming summer.
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Luxury Boutique Hotels Become Part of the College Experience
December 05, 2017
The Olympia Companies, based in Portland, Maine, specializes in hotel development and management, with a portion of the portfolio made up of campus-adjacent properties.
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The Alfond Inn #1 Hotel in Florida
October 17, 2017
The Alfond Inn at Rollins has been recognized as the best hotel in Florida for the third consecutive year in the 30th annual Condé Nast Traveler 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Inn by the Sea a Top Ten Resort
October 17, 2017
Inn by the Sea, located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine has once again been selected by Conde Nast Traveler Readers as being a Top Ten Resort in the 30th Annual Readers Choice Awards for the Top Resorts in New England.
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Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Sneak Peek
September 01, 2017
A special thank you to Great River Property Development for sharing this sneak peek drone footage of the Hyatt House and Hyatt Place in East Moline, IL. Scheduled to open in Fall of 2018!
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Introducing Sophy
August 08, 2017
The Olympia Companies and SMART Hotels are bringing a luxury boutique hotel to the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.
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America's Top Colleges 2017
August 02, 2017
For the 10th anniversary, Forbes aligned its ranking of America's Top Colleges 2017: Duke University, Williams College, University of Chicago, and Swarthmore College for being named on this year's list as a top college in America. The Olympia Companies is proud to manage hotels on or near these campuses.
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North of Orlando, an Elegant Florida Vacation Awaits
July 18, 2017
At the inn's restaurant, Hamilton's Kitchen -- named for a former Rollins president, not the trending Founding Father -- the shrimp and grits is a must. Its North Florida-sourced grits are freshly milled, which makes this kitchen's take on the Southern staple extra tasty."
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The Alfond Inn Makes Travel + Leisure's World's Best List - Twice
July 03, 2017
The Alfond Inn, located in Winter Park, FL, steps from Rollins College, is honored to be named one of the Top 15 City Hotels in the U.S., just one-tenth of a point behind the number one spot for the 2017 Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards.
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All Play and No Work: 10 Central Florida Staycations
June 30, 2017
"Nothing like getting plunked down in the middle of one of Central Florida’s most artistic, scenic, historic, walkable settings for a soothing getaway. It’s the kind of class that can’t be dismissed."
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The 10 Best College Hotels
May 24, 2017
The 10 Best College Hotels Across the Country
#5 OBERLIN: The Hotel at Oberlin, Oberlin, OH
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World's Best Beach Hotels
April 12, 2017
The Inn by the Sea has been recognized as one of the World's Best Beach Hotels by Travel + Leisure Readers.
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Achieve Hospitality Architecture That Impresses - Part 1
April 11, 2017
A hotel’s design should reflect its surroundings and respect local concerns. For Hyatt Place Chicago South/University Medical Center, developers and Legat Architects collaborated with Hyde Park residents.
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The Alfond Inn Receives it's Gold Badge
April 11, 2017
The Alfond Inn, ranked 4th among Orlando-Walt Disney World area hotels, receiving it's Gold Badge.
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Olympia Hotel Management Climbs the Ranks
April 04, 2017
Having seen growth in its portfolio since last year's Hotel Business Management Company Annual Report, Olympia Hotel Management has climbed 13 spots to #68 of about 150 listed hotel management companies.
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Best Hotel in Maine - Inn by the Sea
February 06, 2017
The Inn by the Sea was named the #1 Best Hotel in Maine by U.S. News & World Report.
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Olympia Hospitality Wins Four Brand Awards from Hilton Garden Inn
January 31, 2017
Olympia Hospitality management has been recognized with four 2016 Brand Awards from Hilton Garden Inn (HGI), which recognizes the exceptional performance of both hotels and team members from a field of more than 700 HGI hotels worldwide
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New Feature of the College Tour: First-Class Campus Hotels
November 21, 2016
"Some of the details were conceived by Smart Hotels and by the Olympia Companies, which Oberlin hired to advise on technical services and to manage the hotel. But they help tell the Oberlin story, which he said was a major reason for building the hotel."
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Hyatt Place Chicago Awarded LEED Gold Status
October 26, 2016
The Olympia Companies and SMART Hotels LLC are delighted to announce that Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center in Chicago’s iconic Hyde Park neighborhood has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in the New Construction category.
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Inn by the Sea - Best Resorts in the North East
October 18, 2016
Condé Nast Traveler readers have once again selected Maine’s Inn by the Sea one of the Best Resorts in the Northeast in the 29th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards.
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The Alfond Inn at Rollins #1 in Florida
October 18, 2016
Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, in which The Alfond Inn at Rollins is recognized as the best hotel in Florida for the second consecutive year.
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Andrew Chadwick named Executive Chef
July 12, 2016
Maine’s premier beach destination, Inn by the Sea, appointed Andrew Chadwick Executive Chef of Sea Glass, the hotel’s ocean-view restaurant, announced the Inn’s General Manager, Michael Briggs.
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Travel+Leisure picks Inn by the Sea
July 10, 2016
Travel + Leisure has named Inn by the Sea as #83 for the Top 100 Hotels Worldwide and #9 for Top 10 Resorts in the Northeast.
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The Alfond Inn makes T+L Best List
July 10, 2016
The Alfond Inn at Rollins was named one of the top 15 Best City Hotels in the Continental U.S. in Travel + Leisure's 2016 World's Best Awards.
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Hilton Garden Inn Durham praised by Hilton Worldwide
February 17, 2016
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s (NYSE: HLT) upscale global brand of hotels, recently recognized the Hilton Garden Inn Durham University Medical Center with The Connie Award – Hotel of the Year, You Can Count on Us Community Relations Award and Highest HHonors Loyalty Award for their outstanding achievements during the past year.
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Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park Opens
November 10, 2015
Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park, the second Hyatt Place hotel to enter the Cleveland metropolitan area, officially opens today in Westlake, Ohio.
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Hilton Garden Inn Durham Named Best New Hotel
February 03, 2015
The Olympia Companies announce that the Hilton Garden Inn Durham-University Medical Center in North Carolina has been recognized by Hilton Worldwide with two prestigious awards.
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Olympia Hospitality to Develop and Manage Hyatt Place Crocker Park
January 14, 2015
The Olympia Companies, an innovative privately-owned real estate company specializing in hotel investment, development and management, will develop and manage the new Hyatt Place Crocker Park in the Cleveland, Ohio suburb of Westlake.
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EMR Awards Mike Zimmerman
November 30, 2014
Two weeks ago Mike Zimmerman had the honor of receiving the award for best Hospitality / Residential Project from ENR Midwest on behalf of the Hyatt Place Chicago South University / Medical Center.
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The Alfond Inn named #2 by Conde Nast
October 24, 2014
The Alfond Inn, the boutique hotel in Winter Park, was named one of the Best Hotels in Florida with an impressive debut at #2 on the short list of winning Florida hotels.
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Inn by the Sea named a Best Resort by Conde Nast
October 24, 2014
Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, a luxury beach resort managed by The Olympia Companies and the state's only Virtuoso property, was named one of the Best Resorts in the Northeast in the 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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2014 Gold Key Finalists Announced
October 15, 2014
The 2014 Gold Key Award Finalists for Excellence in Hospitality Design have been announced and we are pleased to announce the Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center, Chicago is included as Best Eco or Socially Conscious Hotel for 2014.
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Gold Adrian Award for New Hotel Opening
October 01, 2014
Congratulations to our media partner, Conran PR, and The Alfond Inn for their 2014 Gold Adrian Award in the New Hotel Opening Category.
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