LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 11

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Meyer Jabara Hotels Chosen to Manage University of Florida's Reitz Union Hotel, Their First University Partnership

📍 Meyer Jabara Hotels will manage the 36-room Reitz Union Hotel at the University of Florida, Gainesville. This marks the first university hotel in MJH's portfolio. The hotel is located near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and UF Health Shands Hospital. Immediate plans include expanding sales and marketing and possible renovations over the next year or two. This partnership aims to enhance boutique hospitality experiences on the campus.

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IHG's voco The Franklin New York Reveals Renovation, Updating 49 Guestrooms and Public Spaces with Vintage Aesthetic

🏨 In New York, voco The Franklin, part of IHG, unveiled renovations in August 2026. Its 49 guestrooms and public spaces were updated with vintage New York aesthetics. Designed by Glen & Co Architecture, the hotel features midnight-blue walls, bespoke furnishings, and crystal chandeliers. The lobby includes emerald-green walls and tufted leather sofas. General Manager Tobore Okagbare emphasized preserving the property's history while offering elevated comforts and a unique, neighborhood-connected guest experience.

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CAMO Hospitality Secures $4 Million Seed Funding to Expand Room Service Technology Across U.S. Hotel Market

💸 CAMO Hospitality, based in Anaheim, California, completed a $4 million seed funding round to expand its U.S. presence. Investors include Anthony Lacavera and Azim Jamal. CAMO addresses the $5 billion annual guest room dining market, with most hotels lacking traditional room service. Their model, averaging $45 per order, generates $1,000-$5,000 monthly profit for hotels. Operating in over 60 properties, CAMO ensures fast delivery and aims to integrate various guest services into hotel offerings.

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Davidson Hospitality Group Launches GM Edge Program to Develop High-Performing Leaders for Career Advancement

🏨 Davidson Hospitality Group, based in Atlanta, Georgia, launched the GM Edge program in 2026 to develop high-performing leaders within its hotels, resorts, and restaurants. Participants, including nine selected leaders, engage with corporate leadership to enhance skills in areas like financial management and compliance. COO Jason Reader emphasized team retention and advancement as a key 2026 priority. Nicole Ramamurthy highlighted the program's role in expanding industry knowledge and connecting with top operators.

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Remington Hospitality Adds 396-Room Hyatt Regency Buffalo to Management Portfolio, Plans Comprehensive Renovation

🏨 Remington Hospitality added the Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel and Conference Center to its third-party management portfolio in Dallas, Texas. Located in downtown Buffalo, the 396-room hotel will soon undergo renovations to guest rooms, corridors, and meeting spaces. The hotel features on-site dining, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and ten meeting spaces exceeding 20,000 square feet, with direct access to the Buffalo Convention Center. CEO Ben Perelmuter emphasized the hotel's strategic downtown location and meeting capabilities.

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Yanolja Launches AI Concierge Solution Globally After Successful Preview in Over 1,000 Indian Hotels

💻 Yanolja, in August 2026, announced a global rollout of its AI concierge solution, initially tested in over 1,000 Indian hotels. Expanding to Thailand, the U.S., Malaysia, and Africa, the solution leverages eight AI agents for tasks like guest communication and payments, integrating directly with the YCS Property Management System. Guests interact via WhatsApp or a web portal, transitioning seamlessly to human staff if needed, enhancing service efficiency and guest experience.

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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 115-Room Staybridge Suites Hotel in Las Cruces, New Mexico

🏨 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of a 115-room Staybridge Suites hotel in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Skyler Cooper, Chris Gomes, and Ryan Sarbinoff managed the sale for the seller, with Northrise, LLC and Vetri Management Inc. purchasing. The property includes amenities like a resort-style pool, a complimentary breakfast bar, and 1,171 square feet of meeting space.

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Valor Hospitality Partners Expands West Coast Presence, Managing 92-Room Monsaraz Hotel in San Diego's Point Loma

🏨 Valor Hospitality Partners is expanding to San Diego's Point Loma by managing The Monsaraz, a 92-room Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel. Opened in 2021, it was the first new hotel in over a decade. Valor will handle all operations, including its Portuguese-inspired restaurant, Unico. CEO Euan McGlashan emphasizes their growth across 75 cities in 26 countries. This move marks Valor's first West Coast property, aligning with their 'A Whole World of Local' philosophy.

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LaPour Plans 340-Room JW Marriott Conversion in Downtown Phoenix to Address Luxury Hospitality Demand

🏨 Phoenix, Arizona — Plans are underway to transform a 19-story office tower at Arizona Center into a 340-room JW Marriott hotel. This adaptive reuse project will feature a resort-style pool, 15,000 sq ft of meeting space, and proximity to the Phoenix Convention Center, which generated over 351,000 room nights and $454 million in visitor spending in 2025. The development addresses a gap in luxury hospitality in Phoenix, the fifth-largest U.S. city.

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BWH® Hotels Operates 3,864 Properties Globally with 2,051 in the U.S. as of March 31, 2026.

🏨 BWH® Hotels, as of March 31, 2026, operates 3,864 global properties, with 2,051 in the U.S. Key brands include Best Western®, franchising since 1946, with 1,659 properties and 121,774 rooms. Application fees for most brands are $49,000, with royalty and marketing fees at 5% and 2.1% of GRR, respectively. SureStay® has 391 properties, the highest room count at 331,776. Contact: Brad LeBlanc for franchise opportunities.

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