LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 13

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Aven Hospitality Launches New Booking Engine, Achieving Over 30% Revenue Growth in Initial Pilot Month

📈 In Texas, Aven Hospitality launched a new Booking Engine, powered by SynXis, to centralize guest booking for hotels. Initial adopters reported a 30% revenue growth in just the first month. The engine delivers page load speeds over three times faster, reducing abandonment. It integrates with Aven’s payments, offering buy now, pay later, and trip protection. Future enhancements aim to evolve hoteliers’ direct channels and meet changing guest expectations.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Airport Completes Extensive Renovation of Guestrooms, Lobby, and Public Spaces

🏨 Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Airport, Florida, completed extensive renovations including all 107 guestrooms and suites, the lobby, the breakfast area, and public spaces to enhance guest experience. The hotel now features a redesigned outdoor pool, a fully renovated fitness center with Peloton bikes, and 650 square feet of meeting space. Updates aim to provide modern comfort and convenience for travelers, stated Gemariah Cooper, the general manager.

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Pursuit Unveils Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation of Hotel Whitefish, With Full Launch Set for Summer 2027

🏨 Pursuit is investing millions to transform Grouse Mountain Lodge into Hotel Whitefish in Whitefish, Montana. By summer 2027, it will feature 144 guestrooms, pool upgrades, and a new 8,250-square-foot Event Pavilion opening in fall 2026. The Event Pavilion will host up to 350 guests, bringing total event space to 16,800 square feet. This project aims to boost local employment and tourism, providing a year-round destination for weddings and events.

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Marriott International Partners with Lefay to Introduce Luxury Wellness Brand into Global Portfolio with Two Initial Resorts

🏨 Marriott International has partnered with the Leali family to incorporate Lefay into its luxury wellness brand portfolio. Lefay, founded in 2006 in Italy, focuses on natural settings and holistic wellness. It currently operates two locations in Lago di Garda and the Dolomites. New developments are planned in Tuscany, Southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps. The Lefay brand will be integrated into Marriott’s platforms, including its loyalty program, by late 2026.

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Delano Miami Beach Reopens with Paris Society's U.S. Debut, Featuring New Restaurants and Restored Art Deco Design

🏨 Delano Miami Beach reopens, marking Paris Society's U.S. debut with Mimi Kakushi and Gigi Rigolatto restaurants. Located in South Beach, Miami, the hotel boasts 171 rooms, including Poolside Bungalows and two new penthouses on the 14th floor. The historic Delano Pool and Rose Bar are restored. The Source, a new wellness concept with a 22-seat sauna, opens this fall. Art from artists like Nicola Green and Nina Surel is featured throughout.

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Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels Launches Local Favorites Breakfast Program Featuring Regionally Inspired Items Across U.S. Locations

🥝 Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International, in North Bethesda, Maryland, launched the "Local Favorites" breakfast program, incorporating regionally inspired items into their Morning Medley offering. This initiative includes local pastries and seasonings, alongside stories linking them to the community. Optional regional waffle recipes, including banana bread waffles in the Southeast and chocolate waffles in the Midwest, are also available. This program enhances guest experiences by showcasing local flavors and culture.

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U.S. Hotel Performance in April 2026: Occupancy Rises 1.6%, ADR Up 2.8%, RevPAR Increases 4.4%

📅 U.S. hotel performance in April 2026 showed positive growth compared to April 2025. Occupancy rates increased by 1.6% to 64.9%, ADR grew by 2.8% reaching $165.90, and RevPAR rose by 4.4% to $107.73. In St. Louis, Missouri, occupancy soared 6.2% to 67.9%, and RevPAR climbed 13.8% to $93.41. Miami, Florida, experienced a 12.5% increase in ADR to $283.34. Overall, 20 of the top 25 markets reported rises in RevPAR.

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Marriott International and Another Star to Open citizenM's First Marriott Bonvoy Hotel in Washington, D.C. Georgetown in 2026

📍 Opening June 2026 in Washington, D.C., Marriott International and Another Star will debut citizenM's third property: citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The 230-room hotel, designed by Concrete Amsterdam, offers amenities like a canteenM, gym, and fully adjustable room ambiance via iPad. Located near Georgetown University, it is the first citizenM under Marriott Bonvoy. Satya Anand and Lennert de Jong highlight the cultural significance and new experiences for guests in Georgetown.

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Lodgco Hospitality Assumes Management of Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville Airport, Aiming to Boost Performance

📍 Lodgco Hospitality, a Grand Rapids-based company, has taken over management of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville Airport, located near Jacksonville International Airport. The hotel remains under the Fairfield by Marriott brand. Lodgco aims to enhance performance through a comprehensive management platform, focusing on revenue, operational efficiency, and service standards. Both Lodgco President Scott Stuart and Mannmard Nakanant of Nakanant Realty express confidence in the value and performance improvements expected from this transition.

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Radisson Hotel Group Deploys Yipy System to Enhance Brand Standards Across Over 1,500 Properties Globally

📈 Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) is rolling out Yipy's Hospitality Standards Management System globally to enhance brand standards management across its 1,500+ properties and ten hotel brands. This system improves operational agility with role-based visibility, multilingual support, automated self-assessments, and centralized reporting. Melissa Melendez Juan emphasizes its ability to simplify compliance and training. CEO of Yipy, Adam Tuttle, highlights the system's role in moving from static documents to actionable standards, supporting RHG’s operational consistency efforts.

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