LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 11

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JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort Completes Renovation, Adding 16 Suites and Upgrading 524 Guestrooms

🏖 JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Arizona completed a major renovation in September 2026, featuring 524 redesigned guestrooms and 51 suites. The suite count increased by 16. New additions include Family Bunk Bed Suites, 13 Junior Suites, and four Sonoran Starr Suites with extensive terraces. The renovation also encompassed over 115,000 square feet of event space. The design merges Southwest architecture with the Sonoran Desert's natural beauty, fostering a deep connection to Tucson's landscape.

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Coury Hospitality Opens 125-Room Hotel Vin Rogers in Arkansas, Featuring Wine and Culinary Experiences

🏨 Coury Hospitality opened Hotel Vin Rogers, Autograph Collection, in Rogers, Arkansas. The 125-room hotel features wine experiences, culinary offerings, and social spaces inspired by the Ozark region. Nearby attractions include 200 miles of trails and the 40-mile Razorback Greenway. The food and beverage program is led by Randy Bloomquist, Garrett Kasper, and Susie Long, featuring Bacchus Kitchen + Bar and Ridge Rooftop Lounge. The hotel offers over 10,000 square feet of event space.

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Aperture Hotels Takes Over Management of 124-Room Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola I-10 West in Florida

🏨 Aperture Hotels now manages the Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola I-10 West, a 124-room property in Pensacola, Florida. Built in 2021, this six-story hotel features 1,822 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a business center. Situated near Interstate 10, it offers access to the University of West Florida and other key locations. Pensacola International Airport is a 21-minute drive away. The hotel provides amenities like complimentary WiFi and digital key access.

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Remington Hospitality Adds 358-Room Hyatt Regency Long Island to Its Managed Portfolio, Enhancing Full-Service Offerings

🏨 Remington Hospitality has added the 358-room Hyatt Regency Long Island to its portfolio in Dallas, Texas, enhancing its operations with facilities such as a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Located near business parks and attractions like Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, the hotel offers strategic access to Long Island MacArthur Airport and local wineries.

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Radisson Blu Mall of America Completes Major Renovation of All 500 Guestrooms Across 13 Floors in Minnesota

🏨 Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, completed a major renovation of all 500 guestrooms across 13 floors. This four-year project, led by Baskervill, is the largest update since the hotel's opening. The redesign incorporates Minnesota's waterways with themes like Silver Bay and Shoreline, featuring local materials and themes. Spaces are named after local lakes, and regional foods are featured at the on-site FireLake Grill. The hotel is a stone's throw from the Mall of America and Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport.

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BWH Hotels Opens Aiden Kansas City Downtown, Revitalizing Historic Mutual Building with 84-Room Modern Design

🏨 BWH Hotels opened Aiden Kansas City Downtown in the historic Mutual Building in Kansas City, transforming it into a modern 84-room hotel while preserving its architectural character. Located near the Power & Light District and Kansas City Convention Center, it features transit-inspired lighting, distressed leather furnishings, and an original bank vault. The property includes Bistro on Oak and a fitness facility. This adaptive reuse project revives downtown, attracting visitors and creating jobs.

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First Hospitality Promotes Nadia Panasyuk to Senior Vice President of Revenue Management to Drive Profitability

📈 First Hospitality promoted Nadia Panasyuk to Senior Vice President of Revenue Management in Chicago. Having joined the company two years ago, she enhanced budgeting and forecasting, drove RevPAR growth, and strengthened owner relations. Previously, she led revenue management for 25 hotels. Panasyuk's leadership focuses on data-driven profitability. Her involvement extends to industry events like AHLA Forward and HSMAI. In early August, she spoke at the Hotel Data Conference.

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Procaccianti Companies and Rugger Capital Acquire Charleston Harbor Resort; Suntex Marinas Acquires Adjacent Marina

🏡 Procaccianti Companies and Rugger Capital acquired the 217-key Charleston Harbor Resort in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, to be managed by TPG Hotels & Resorts. Suntex Marinas acquired the adjacent Charleston Harbor Marina, expanding its portfolio to over 100 marinas in 17 states. Both properties will undergo renovations for long-term value enhancement. John Phelan of Rugger Capital and Robert Leven of Procaccianti emphasized the acquisition's strategic importance, while Bryan Redmond of Suntex highlighted the complementary relationship between the marina and resort.

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Flywire Expands Partnership with Davidson Hospitality, Reduces Processing Fees and Signature Turnaround by 75%

💸 Flywire Corporation and Davidson Hospitality Group have expanded their partnership in Boston, Massachusetts, to enhance payment and transaction management. Within months, processing fee savings were observed. Davidson properties experienced a 75% reduction in signature turnaround times and significant drops in back-office reconciliation work. Flywire's platform reduces payment processing costs and chargeback risks, and automates reconciliation. With chargeback win rates over 70%, the platform significantly improves guest experience and operational efficiency.

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Sonesta International Opens 95-Room Signature Inn in Socorro, New Mexico After Renovations

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened the Signature Inn Socorro in Socorro, New Mexico, on September 10, 2026. This retro-inspired hotel, featuring 95 renovated guestrooms, is part of Sonesta's upper-economy brand expansion. Socorro’s appeal includes its small-town atmosphere and proximity to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, ideal for birdwatching, hiking, and photography. The hotel aims to offer an affordable and retro-modern lodging experience for travelers.

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