LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 13

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Rockpoint and Newbond Holdings Acquire Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, Curio Collection by Hilton, Built in 2021

🏨 Rockpoint and Newbond Holdings acquired Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale, Curio Collection by Hilton, located in Fort Lauderdale Beach, south of Las Olas Boulevard. The 12-story oceanfront hotel was built in 2021 and features 141 guestrooms with ocean or waterway views. Plans include enhancing guest experiences and amenities, such as dining and public areas, as the area attracts more investment. Financial terms were undisclosed.

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The Washington Inn Opens in Santa Fe with 27 Suites, Combining Historic Renovations and New Construction

🏨 The Washington Inn in Santa Fe, New Mexico, opened with 27 suites two blocks from Santa Fe Plaza. Designed by local families and Architecture Alliance, it includes studios to three-bedroom accommodations, full kitchens, and amenities like a fitness center and sauna. Suites range from 321 to 2,000 sq. ft. with Made In cookware and L’Occitane toiletries. Local artist Lee MacLeod created a custom oil painting for the lobby, enhancing the Southwestern-inspired design.

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Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Announces $107 Million Renovation of Borgata Tower, Starting in September 2026.

🏦 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, announced a $107 million renovation for Borgata Tower, starting September 13. The project includes guestroom updates by Avenue Interior Design, featuring modern Italian-inspired aesthetics. Renovations will be floor-by-floor, starting October 2026. Updates include upholstered headboards and custom woodwork, with redesigned corridors and lobbies. The transformation aims to enhance guest experiences while maintaining Borgata’s sophisticated style, continuing into 2027.

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Elevating Your Guest Experience: Revolutionizing Emergency Communications

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Blue Flag Capital Opens 34-Key Oyster Estate Boutique Hotel in Greenport, New York, Expanding Long Island Presence

📍 Blue Flag Capital and Collared Martin Hospitality open Oyster Estate, a 34-key boutique hotel in Greenport, New York. Situated in Greenport Village, this revamped hotel features updated guestrooms, a courtyard pool, and public spaces. Fortune Favors, its cocktail bar and dining area, is set to open later in September. The redesign, drawing from North Fork’s maritime heritage, maintains the existing structure of the former Greenporter Hotel, with interiors inspired by Long Island’s coastal landscape.

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GSA Increases FY2027 Per Diem Lodging Rate to $113 for Federal Workers, Meals Rate Unchanged at $68

🏨 Starting October 1, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) will increase the fiscal year 2027 per diem rates. The standard lodging allowance for most of the continental U.S. will rise by $3.00 to $113.00 per day, while the meals and incidental expenses remain at $68.00. This adjustment aims to support local jobs, sustain hotels, and boost community investments, as emphasized by AHLA President Rosanna Maietta.

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CoralTree Hospitality to Manage Crystal Peak Lodge, Expanding Its Residence Collection in Breckenridge, Colorado

🏔 CoralTree Hospitality will manage Crystal Peak Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access. The lodge features one- to four-bedroom condos with full kitchens. Guests can enjoy amenities at nearby One Ski Hill Place, including pools, a bowling alley, and a spa. John D’Angelo emphasizes the lodge's alignment with CoralTree's strategy to expand in mountain destinations. The addition enhances CoralTree's Residence Collection, focusing on memorable experiences for families and groups.

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Highline Hospitality Partners Selects Otelier to Centralize Data Across 21-Hotel Portfolio in the U.S.

📈 Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) in Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama, selected Otelier to centralize financial and operational data across its 21-hotel portfolio. This partnership enhances Highline's data analytics platform, Highline Intelligence. Otelier offers more than 100 dashboards and reports to improve decision-making and scalability for future expansion. The integration provides real-time data access and a clean data feed for Highline, facilitating efficient onboarding of new hotels.

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U.S. Hotel Industry Reports 20th Consecutive Week of Growth with San Francisco Leading Performance Gains

🏨 U.S. hotel industry data for August 23-29, 2026: Occupancy increased by 1.1% to 64.1%, ADR rose 0.6% to $157.14, and RevPAR grew 1.7% to $100.69. San Francisco saw occupancy jump 25% to 82.8%, ADR up 28% to $231.82, and RevPAR up 59.9% to $191.87, boosted by the Pokémon World Championships. New Orleans faced declines with occupancy down 14.9% to 40.6% and RevPAR down 18.4% to $47.50, impacted by comparisons to Southern Decadence last year.

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Westin Cleveland Downtown Completes Extensive Renovation of 484 Rooms and 21,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space

🏨 Westin Cleveland Downtown, celebrating over 50 years in Cleveland, completed a major renovation. 484 guestrooms and suites, plus 21,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, were updated. New venues, Masa & Agave and Market 216, will open in 2024 and 2025. Inspired by local greenspaces, the redesign features taupes and greens. General Manager David Bodette emphasizes a blend of legacy and modern commitment to guest experience.

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