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Konstantine Drosos

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1 story · First covered Mar 20, 2026 · Latest Mar 20

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1,574 Rooms, $200M Renovation, New GM... Here's What Actually Matters

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Mar 20

1,574 Rooms, $200M Renovation, New GM... Here's What Actually Matters

Hilton drops a veteran operator into the biggest hotel in Orange County right after a massive renovation. The real story isn't the hire... it's what happens when a sovereign wealth fund spends $200 million and expects results yesterday.

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Mike Storm 3 min read · Mar 20