LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Red Roof Expands Ownership Program, Adding Over 40 Women and Underserved Market Representatives Since July 2023

🏨 Red Roof's RIDE initiative, launched nearly three years ago, has added over 40 women and representatives from underserved markets to its ownership community as of July 2023. By 2025, six new "Riders" joined, learning hotel ownership fundamentals. Red Roof, partnering with Bridge, offers access to 150+ lenders. Leadership, including Lina Patel and Jaya Desai, emphasizes expanding ownership opportunities, aiming for multiunit ownership and generational wealth. Desai opened a second property in Huntsville in 2025.

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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection in Newport Unveils Renovated 1,280 Sq Ft Vanderbilt Room for Events and Gatherings

🏨 In Newport, Rhode Island, The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection, a 33-room resort, completes a significant renovation of the Vanderbilt Room. Led by SWOON and Herkworks Architecture, the project integrates historical elements and modern design, using jewel tones and reclaimed wood. The 1,280 square-foot room accommodates 50 for dinners, 100 for receptions, and 60 for weddings, supporting various events. The renovation pays homage to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, blending Newport's colonial and Gilded Age influences.

Hotel Commonwealth Partners with Rekova Recovery to Offer In-Room Wellness Amenities Including Cold Plunge and Red Light Therapy

🏨 Hotel Commonwealth in Boston introduces a $50 million renovation with in-room wellness amenities, including cold plunge therapy, red light therapy, compression recovery, and percussive therapy through Rekova Recovery. Benefits include reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and enhanced muscle recovery. This collaboration provides guests with elite recovery tools, enhancing relaxation and performance. As the official hotel of the Boston Red Sox, it aims to offer an innovative wellness experience, unmatched in New England hospitality.

My Place Hotels of America Opens Second Arkansas Location with 63-Key Property in Jonesboro

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened a new property, My Place Hotel—Jonesboro, AR, marking its second Arkansas location. The 4-story hotel features 63 rooms and provides amenities like in-room kitchens, a 24/7 market, and EV charging stations. Located near significant employers such as Arkansas State University, it caters to high-demand markets with strong activity in healthcare, education, and industry. The hotel is developed by Mataji LLC, designed by Richardson Design Partnership, LLC.

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Performance Hospitality Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Conversion of Holiday Inn to Courtyard by Marriott in Orlando

📍 April 2026, Orlando, Florida: Performance Hospitality completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, transforming the Holiday Inn & Suites into the Courtyard by Marriott Across Universal Orlando. This upgrade includes 390 updated guestrooms, 134 suites, outdoor pools, and over 11,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel features The Bistro & Bar and The Crate Grab-N-Go, alongside amenities like a fitness center and complimentary WiFi. Located near major attractions, it also offers a complimentary shuttle to Universal Orlando Resort.

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Hyatt Expands Unbound Collection with Four New Hotels Across the Americas in 2026, Including The Clayfield

🏨 In 2026, Hyatt Hotels Corporation will expand its Unbound Collection with four hotels across the Americas: The Georgian in Santa Monica, Hotel 1000 in Seattle, Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic, and The Clayfield in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Hotel 1000 features 120 rooms, while Cayo Levantado offers 218 suites. The Georgian reopened in 2023 after renovations. The Clayfield opens mid-summer 2026. Future expansions include The Digby in Savannah and Casa Duhau in Mendoza by 2027.

Landingplace Hotels Launches Ownership Platform to Acquire and Convert Midscale Hotels Into Franchise Demonstration Properties

🏨 Landingplace Hotels launches Landingplace Holdings in Bluffton, South Carolina, focusing on acquiring and converting existing hotels into Landingplace-branded properties. A corporate bond program with an ISIN is set up for trading through London OTC markets to support acquisitions. The initiative will create demonstration properties, emphasizing midscale conversions into Landingplace Suites and Landingplace Select brands. Co-founders Jeremy Bratcher and Jacob Amezcua highlight operational efficiencies and real-world case studies to grow the franchise.

Sonesta Opens 31-Room Signature Inn Mountain View in Silicon Valley, Expanding Presence in California

🏨 In April 2026, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened Signature Inn Mountain View, a 31-room hotel in Mountain View, California. Located near Google’s headquarters, the hotel offers an affordable retro experience in Silicon Valley. Keith Pierce, Sonesta's co-CEO, highlights its significance in expanding Sonesta's presence in sought-after destinations.

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Edgewood Tahoe Resort Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection, Expanding Global Luxury Presence

🏖 Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced Edgewood Tahoe Resort's inclusion in its Legend Collection. Located on 235 acres along Lake Tahoe's South Shore, the resort features 154 guestrooms with balconies and 14 Villa Suites. Dining options include The Edge Restaurant and The Bistro. The resort plans a lakefront ballroom expansion by March 2027. Siobhan Fajayan, general manager, emphasized creating exceptional guest experiences, while COO Corinna Osborne highlighted the resort's luxury standard and global reach.

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Wyndham Hotels Reaches Milestone with 100 Open Hotels Across Mexico, Expanding in Key Locations and Partnerships

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has achieved a milestone with 100 hotels in Mexico, nearly doubling its footprint in five years. The company operates in over 50 cities with 15 brands and has a strong development pipeline. Key partnerships include Grupo MX Hotels, Decameron, Viva Resorts, and Palladium Hotel Group, contributing thousands of rooms across Mexico and Latin America. Wyndham's strategic growth focuses on high-demand and emerging markets, emphasizing exceptional guest experiences.

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