LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 2

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YOTEL Appoints Paul Harnedy as Chief Operating Officer Amid Senior Leadership Promotions for Global Expansion

📈 YOTEL has appointed Paul Harnedy as Chief Operating Officer to lead global hotel operations and commercial strategy. With over 30 years of experience, he previously held roles at Cedar Capital Partners and Amaris Hospitality. Michael Whitehead and Ryan Dance were promoted to Senior Vice President roles, focusing on HR and commercial strategy, respectively. CEO Phil Andreopoulos emphasized the importance of strong leadership for YOTEL's sustainable growth and expansion in new and existing markets.

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Folio and meez Partner to Enhance Culinary Cost Management and Decision-Making for Hospitality Industry Chefs

🍴 Durham, North Carolina—Folio partners with meez to enhance food cost management for chefs and hospitality professionals. The integration allows recipe planning, margin tracking, and ordering in a single interface, improving profitability visibility at both recipe and ingredient levels. Key benefits: recipe-level cost visibility, real-time margin tracking, and smarter ordering workflows. Available later this summer, the partnership addresses rising food costs, aiding chefs in making informed decisions without relying on spreadsheets.

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U.S. Hoteliers Lose 42 Days Annually Due to Disconnected Systems; Only 15% Use Integrated Platforms

🛌 U.S. hoteliers lose 42 days annually to disconnected systems, as per Access Hospitality's research in Houston, Texas. Managers spend 78 minutes daily on average switching between platforms. Only 15% of hotels use one integrated system, while 46% use five or more, wasting 14% of operational expenses. Benefits of integration include saving time (45%), easier training (42%), and better business visibility (38%). 95% believe integration could help scale, and 57% of consumers see improved experiences with technology.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts to Open Ruby New York City in 2027, Following Second U.S. Signing for Ruby Hotels

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts announced Ruby New York City, the second U.S. signing for Ruby Hotels, set to open in 2027 alongside a Chicago hotel. Located on Manhattan’s Avenue of the Americas, the 18-story, 1930s-era building will feature 187 rooms and a 24/7 lobby bar. Renovations begin later this year. AC Developers will own it, with Aimbridge Hospitality managing. Ruby Hotels, founded in Germany in 2013, plans to expand to over 120 hotels globally in the next decade.

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HHM Hotels Promotes Shawn Tuli and Dani Elhachem to Managing Partners, Enhancing Leadership and Growth Strategy

🏨 In Philadelphia, HHM Hotels promoted Shawn Tuli and Dani Elhachem to managing partners, expanding their roles as chief investment officer and chief operating officer, respectively. Tuli, with over 12 years of experience, drives growth strategy, while Elhachem, architect of the operating platform, focuses on operational excellence. Their priorities include revenue generation, lifestyle execution, and technology platforms. CEO Naveen Kakarla emphasizes shared stewardship and long-term accountability for the company's growth and owner value.

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Hilton's Curio and Tapestry Collections Each Surpass 200 Open Hotels, Expanding Globally with New Unique Properties

📍 Hilton's Lifestyle portfolio celebrates milestones with over 200 open hotels for both Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection. Curio Collection spans 47 countries, adding The Monarch San Antonio in Texas and Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia. Tapestry Collection opens in Rwanda with Zaria Court Kigali and in Japan with The Green Leaf Niseko Village. Both brands have ambitious expansion plans, with 120+ and 150 hotels in the pipeline, respectively, across new global destinations.

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Choice Hotels Opens 30th Everhome Suites in Georgetown, Texas, with 40 More Locations Planned by 2026

🛌 Choice Hotels International opened its 30th Everhome Suites hotel in Georgetown, Texas, near Austin, in 2026. Located close to major employers like Dell Technologies and Southwestern University, Everhome Suites caters to travelers seeking apartment-style accommodations for extended stays. Since launching in 2022, the brand has expanded significantly, with eight hotels under construction and 40 in the pipeline. The redesigned prototype features fully equipped kitchens and modern amenities, emphasizing long-stay demand.

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CHMWarnick Expands Proph+IT Platform with Performance Quadrants Dashboard and Proph+IT Select for Select-Service Hotels

📈 CHMWarnick, based in Boston, Massachusetts, expanded its Proph+IT platform. The upgrades include a Performance Quadrants Dashboard and Proph+IT Select for select-service hotel portfolios. The dashboard visualizes asset performance via revenue and GOP margin, aiding quick identification of portfolio outliers. Proph+IT Select offers KPIs like GOP per occupied room and labor productivity metrics. These tools provide hotel owners and operators with deeper, faster insights, facilitating strategic decision-making and portfolio performance optimization.

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CoStar and Tourism Economics Upgrade 2026 U.S. Hotel Forecast with Increased ADR and RevPAR Expectations

🏨 In 2026, CoStar and Tourism Economics updated the U.S. hotel forecast, with ADR and RevPAR projected to grow by 1.0 and 2.2 percentage points, respectively. Room demand rose by over 8 million nights year-over-year by April 2026. Despite higher fuel costs, travel demand remains strong, supported by stable job markets and rising household wealth. Group travel is driven by robust corporate profits, while international visitation lags. Expenses are expected to outpace revenue growth, impacting profit margins.

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Thom Geshay Appointed Chair of AHLA Board; Jon Stanner and Jolyon Bulley Named Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer

🏨 Thom Geshay, CEO of Davidson Hospitality Group, will become chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association board from July 1, 2026. Jon Stanner and Jolyon Bulley take vice chair and secretary/treasurer roles. Geshay succeeds Liam Brown, who retires after nearly 40 years. Geshay and Stanner have extensive experience in hospitality leadership. Geshay, once a bellman, emphasizes workforce challenges and travel demand. New board members include Michelle Woodley and Adam Rohman.

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