LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 2

2 min

Hyatt House DFW Airport Tops Out, Set to Open Summer 2027 with 130 Suites and Modern Amenities

📍 Hyatt House DFW Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, topped out on August 21, 2026. The extended-stay hotel, near DFW International Airport's Southgate entrance, finishes in Summer 2027. A collaboration of DFW Airport, Hyatt, and Woodbine, it'll feature 130 suites, a 24/7 fitness room, and 4,750 sq ft of meeting space. Hyatt will operate, with Muckleroy & Falls as contractor and MAA as architect. The project underscores commitment to hospitality expansion.

2 min

Jagruti Panwala to Receive Peggy Berg Castell Award for Advancing Women in Hospitality at 2026 Lodging Conference

🏨 Jagruti Panwala, President and CEO of Wealth Protection Strategies and an AHLA Executive Committee member, will receive the Peggy Berg Castell Award at The Lodging Conference 2026 on October 7 in Phoenix, Arizona. The award recognizes her leadership and dedication to advancing women in hospitality. Panwala, the seventh award recipient, supports the AHLA Foundation’s FORWARD movement, promoting gender equity. Her career spans various hospitality roles, inspiring women to pursue leadership positions in the industry.

1 min

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos Joins Hilton's Tapestry Collection; Undergoing Renovations for Enhanced Guest Experience

📍 Peregrine Hospitality announced the incorporation of Toll House Hotel Los Gatos into the Hilton portfolio as part of the Tapestry Collection. Located in downtown Los Gatos, California, this 115-room hotel offers amenities like an on-site restaurant, fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, and 6,300 square feet of meeting space. Renovations are underway to enhance guest areas, including the lobby, guest rooms, and fitness center. The hotel is positioned near the Santa Cruz Mountains, Silicon Valley, and local attractions.

2 min

Staypineapple Partners with Abra Hospitality to Expand AI-Driven Personalization Across Hotels in Major U.S. Cities

💽 Staypineapple, based in Kirkland, Washington, and Kihei, Hawaii, partners with Abra Hospitality to enhance personalized guest service. Abra's platform, launched successfully in Staypineapple's Chicago hotel, will soon be used in hotels across New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, and Portland. It integrates with current systems like Mews to unify and utilize guest data, improving service. Dina Belon, Staypineapple's president, and Dana Ellis, Abra's co-founder, emphasize the platform's ability to create memorable guest experiences.

2 min

Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz Completes Extensive Renovation of 156 Guestrooms and Suites with Spanish Revival Design

🏨 SANTA CRUZ, California—In 2026, Chaminade Resort & Spa completed a comprehensive renovation of all 156 guestrooms, including 44 suites. The design, led by EDG Interior Architecture & Design, integrates 1930s Spanish Revival with contemporary California style. The update features earth tones, handwoven wall hangings, and historic imagery. Twelve rooms offer living rooms and kitchenettes. The project enhances the resort's distinct atmosphere, continuing the experience with new corridor carpets.

1 min

Seattle and Orlando Top Domestic Labor Day Destinations; Rome and Vancouver Lead International List, Says AAA Data

🛫 Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York are this year's top domestic Labor Day weekend destinations, while Rome, Vancouver, London, Dublin, and Paris lead internationally, per AAA booking data. Travelers seek memorable experiences, booking Alaska cruises, National Park tours, and European sightseeing. Educational trips to historical sites in Boston, Chicago, Rome, and Athens are popular. Many plan future excursions, booking cruises for 2027. Notably, car rentals facilitate trips to Rocky Mountain, Arches, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks.

2 min

Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Dual-Branded AC and Element San Antonio Riverwalk, Expanding Portfolio to 21 Hotels

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired AC Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk and Element San Antonio Riverwalk, marking their 20th and 21st acquisitions and 4th and 5th of this year. The hotels were converted from an office building (1983) between 2019-2022. AC Hotel has 181 guestrooms; Element has 162 extended-stay rooms. The property includes a rooftop bar, meeting spaces, and retail. HHP manages 21 hotels with over 5,500 rooms and $1.7 billion in assets, plus four third-party hotels.

2 min

Samsung and Smartify Partner to Monetize Commercial Displays with Integrated Advertising Platform Across VXT System

📶 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Smartify Media, Inc. announced a strategic partnership in Miami, Florida. Samsung's Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) system now integrates Smartify’s advertising platform, allowing businesses to monetize displays through local, direct, and national ads without additional hardware. This partnership connects displays to Smartify’s premium advertising marketplace, offering seamless advertising integration. The collaboration showcases digital signage technology's evolution into a revenue-generating asset for property owners and businesses.

1 min

BirchStreet Appoints Christopher Haydon as CEO, Leveraging 25 Years of Experience in Global Procurement Technology

💻 Christopher Haydon appointed CEO of BirchStreet in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 25+ years in SaaS and procurement technology, Haydon has served in leadership roles at SAP, including president of SAP Procurement Solutions. Brendan Reidy, executive chairman, praised his expertise. Haydon aims to enhance BirchStreet's procure-to-pay solutions, focusing on AI-powered innovations for hospitality. BirchStreet is positioned to address key industry pain points through its deep industry relationships.

1 min

Edgewood Tahoe Resort Unveils Redesigned Guestrooms Inspired by Alpine Surroundings and Lake Tahoe's Natural Beauty

🏖 Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Stateline, Nevada, unveiled a redesign of its 154 Lodge guestrooms, inspired by Lake Tahoe's alpine scenery. The refurbishment incorporates lighter finishes, natural materials, and modern furnishings. This initiative, executed with Interior Architects, reflects the resort's strategy of upgrading accommodations every 7-8 years. According to General Manager Siobhan Fajayan, the redesign aims to create inviting spaces that mirror Lake Tahoe's beauty, enhancing guest experiences in activities like hiking and skiing.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.