29 April 2026 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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HEI Hotels & Resorts Adds 21st Florida Property with Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens Acquisition

🏨 HEI Hotels & Resorts has added the Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens PGA Boulevard in Florida to its portfolio, marking its 21st property in the state. The 160-room hotel is located off I-95, near PGA National Resort. It recently underwent a significant guestroom renovation and will see major lobby upgrades and repositioning of its food and beverage outlet. CEO Anthony Rutledge highlights the property’s high performance, aiming to maximize its value.

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Storytelling Elevates Hospitality Events by Enhancing Guest Engagement and Creating Memorable Experiences

📖 In hospitality, storytelling transforms events into unforgettable experiences, engaging guests with cohesive narratives. Key narrative elements—setting, character, conflict, resolution, and theme—integrate with decor, menu, and entertainment. Emotional touchpoints, interactive storytelling, and sensory elements like sound and taste enhance connection and immersion. Post-event feedback and data analysis assess storytelling effectiveness, guiding future improvements. This strategic use of storytelling fosters deep guest connections and creates lasting memories.

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Skift Pro Subscribers Gain Access to Skift Asia Forum 2026 Videos and Presentation Decks

📅 Skift Asia Forum 2026, set to take place, offers exclusive content including full session videos, Skift Takeaway insights, and presentation decks. Access is granted to Skift Pro subscribers and those registered for the event. To gain entry, participants must log in through the provided portal.

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Skift Asia Forum 2026 Session Videos and Insights Available Exclusively to Skift Pro Subscribers and Registrants

29 April 2026

📅 Skift Asia Forum 2026 content, including session videos, insights, and presentation decks, is available to Skift Pro subscribers and registered event attendees. Access requires login credentials.

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Under Canvas Appoints Noah Brodsky as CEO, Expanding Operations to 17 Locations Including New West Coast Site

🌳 Under Canvas appoints Noah Brodsky as CEO, succeeding Matt Gaghen, who transitions to executive chairman until end of 2026. Under Canvas expanded to 17 locations, launching ULUM and the Outdoor Collection. Brodsky brings over 20 years of experience, previously at Lindblad Expeditions and Travel + Leisure Co. In April, Under Canvas opened its first California site in Yosemite; plans to open in New Hampshire's White Mountains in June 2026.

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Noah Brodsky Appointed CEO of Under Canvas, Succeeding Matt Gaghen Who Becomes Executive Chairman Until 2026

🏖️ Noah Brodsky was appointed CEO of Under Canvas in Denver, Colorado, succeeding Matt Gaghen, who served since 2020. Gaghen will become executive chairman until the end of 2026, then join the Board of Directors. Under Canvas has expanded to 17 destinations, launching ULUM, a luxury outdoor brand. Brodsky, with over 20 years in hospitality including roles at Lindblad Expeditions and Travel + Leisure Co., aims to enhance meaningful, place-based travel experiences.

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Uber Partners with Expedia to Enable Hotel Bookings for Over 700,000 Properties via Uber App

🏨 Uber, during its annual GO–GET event, announced new features including hotel bookings through a partnership with Expedia Group. This collaboration aims to offer U.S. users access to over 700,000 hotels globally, with Uber One members receiving 10% back on bookings and savings on 10,000 hotels. Vacation rentals via Vrbo will be added. Integration into Expedia's app begins in June, enhancing travel convenience. Uber also launched Travel Mode for curated local recommendations.

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American Hotel & Lodging Association Supports Senate's Bill to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Until 2027

📈 The American Hotel & Lodging Association supports the U.S. Senate's introduction of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) extension. TRIA provides a federal backstop for terrorism-related claims, crucial for the hotel industry's stability and future development. The current act is set to expire at the end of 2027. The bipartisan effort aims to ensure long-term economic certainty, urging Congress to pass the extension promptly.

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Robert Natale Becomes CEO of Sixpenny, Launches New Wild Air Collection Featuring Brand's First Print

📃 In 2010, Robert Natale moved from New Jersey to New York to join Warby Parker. By 2016, he was involved with Sixpenny, a furniture brand founded by Jing Zhang, whom he later married. By 2020, they co-owned the company. As CEO and chief of design, Natale launched the Wild Air collection, featuring Sixpenny's first print. The collection is available at the Sixpenny Loft in Dumbo, Brooklyn, showcasing a California-cozy style.

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G6 Hospitality Launches Studio 6 Plus Extended-Stay Brand with Rates of $75–$90 and RevPAR Targets $60–$70

🛌 G6 Hospitality launched Studio 6 Plus, an upper-economy extended-stay brand, at its franchisee convention in Cancun, Mexico. Rates are expected at $75–$90, with RevPAR targets of $60–$70. Rooms will feature full kitchens, and properties will have 60–150 rooms. The brand targets professionals needing long-term stays. Studio 6 Plus offers enhanced privacy with interior corridors and a three-click automated check-in. Franchisees are charged only for direct bookings. Upcoming projects and locations remain unannounced.

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