LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 25

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Wheelock Street Capital Acquires Virginia Beach's Cavalier Resort in Partnership with HEI Hotels & Resorts

🏨 Wheelock Street Capital and HEI Hotels & Resorts have acquired the Cavalier Resort in Virginia Beach, which includes the Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club (85 rooms), Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort (305 rooms), and Embassy Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort (157 rooms), covering over 15 acres. Originally built in 1927 and renovated in 2018, the resort was developed by Bruce Thompson with an $85 million restoration. It features nine restaurants, a beach club, and six pools.

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Duetto and RateGain Partner to Enhance Hotel Revenue Management with AI-Powered Channel Manager and Operating System Integration

📈 In June 2026, Duetto and RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced a strategic partnership in San Francisco, California. By integrating RateGain's AI-powered channel manager with Duetto’s Revenue & Profit Operating System, the collaboration enables automated and real-time rate updates across 400+ distribution channels. The partnership aims to enhance hotel profitability and direct bookings through advanced forecasting, price optimization, and intelligent ARI logic for efficient revenue strategies.

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Club Med and VICI Properties to Redevelop Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix, Opening in Late 2027

🏖 Club Med and VICI Properties plan to redevelop Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix, USVI. Following VICI's acquisition, they will lease to Club Med for a 150-key resort. Originally built in 1986, the renovation aligns with sustainability goals, targeting BREEAM and Green Globe certifications. Expected to begin in summer 2026, reopening is set for Q4 2027. The project aims to create around 200 direct jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region.

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Revenue Analytics Launches Climber RMS in North America for Independent and Boutique Hotels, Offering 24/7 Automated Pricing

💸 Revenue Analytics launched Climber RMS in North America, targeting independent and boutique hotels, family-owned hotel groups, and regional chains. Climber offers dynamic 24/7 automated pricing and has shown up to a 30% revenue increase for users. It includes auto-pilot pricing updates, 24x daily rate publishing, in-depth reporting, and manageable price rules. Jaclyn Long and Alex Harrington highlighted its potential to empower hoteliers without adding manual workload. Climber extends enterprise-grade revenue science to all hoteliers.

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Canary Technologies Launches AI-Driven Agentic Sales Coordinator to Streamline Hotel Sales and Event Management Workflows

🏨 SAN FRANCISCO, California—Canary Technologies launched the Agentic Sales Coordinator, an AI-powered solution for managing hotel sales and events. It addresses issues like unvetted opportunities and time-consuming tasks, helping sales teams capture more revenue. Harman Singh Narula, CEO of Canary Technologies, highlighted its role in improving lead quality and deal closures. The solution is part of Canary's existing AI suite, which includes AI Voice, AI Contracts, and AI Webchat.

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WorldVue Launches Atlas Platform to Streamline Hotel Technology Operations with Enhanced Visibility and Control

💻 WorldVue launched Atlas, a new customer platform in Houston, Texas, enhancing hotel technology operations. It offers centralized monitoring, performance management, and data-driven insights, simplifying complex processes. Key features include a portfolio dashboard, property overview, network monitoring, and support management. Plans for future enhancements include proposal management and vendor management. Atlas is accessible via the web, with iOS and Android apps in development, aiming to redefine technology management in hospitality.

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Enseo Releases Whitepaper on Integrating Technology for Improved Luxury Hotel Guest Experience and Operational Efficiency

📶 June 2026, Plano, Texas: Enseo's whitepaper, "The Power of Connections, II," highlights luxury hotels' need to move from manual processes to integrated systems for a seamless guest experience. Insights from hospitality leaders emphasize technology's role in personalization and efficiency, especially when guests pay $1,000 a night. Enseo leaders, Brian Gurley and David Goldstone, and Peter Kressaty from LW Hospitality Advisors stress the importance of connected systems for maintaining guest satisfaction and loyalty.

NielsenIQ Study Highlights Domestic Travel Surge Boosting U.S. Hotel Beverage Demand, Soft Drinks Lead at 47%

☕️ New NielsenIQ research in Chicago highlights increased domestic tourism in 2026, boosting U.S. beverage suppliers' potential in hotels. The Hotel Beverage Study 2026 surveyed 5,000 U.S. hotel visitors, revealing high demand for soft drinks (47%), coffee (40%), and beer (32%). 73% of travelers plan vacations at hotels, with 70% blending business travel with leisure. Loyalty program engagement is key, with 61% participation. Emphasizing free amenities could enhance guest satisfaction.

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G6 Hospitality CEO Sonal Sinha Steps Down; Nikhil Heda and Anuj Ladha Promoted to Key Leadership Roles

📈 G6 Hospitality, based in Dallas, Texas, announced the departure of CEO Sonal Sinha, who played a crucial role in stabilizing and integrating the company. Nikhil Heda is promoted to country head, and Anuj Ladha to national head of brand performance, both aiming to grow the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands in the U.S. Ankit Tandon, vice chairman, will increase U.S. presence to support growth, leveraging Heda's 20+ years and Ladha's 5+ years in hospitality.

Actabl Launches Altitude AI for Hotel Portfolio Management, Entering Beta with Noble House Hotels & Resorts Partnership

💻 Denver, Colorado—Actabl has launched Altitude, an AI product designed with Noble House Hotels & Resorts, entering beta in 2026. It allows hotel executives to obtain instant answers using their data, covering areas like budget trends and RevPAR variance. Altitude provides sourced, timestamped answers suitable for presentations to hotel owners. Actabl's platform integrates data from over 14,000 properties without needing new connections. Noble House confirmed its effectiveness in real-time forecasting and cross-property comparisons.

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