LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 26

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Marcus & Millichap Sells Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylacauga, Alabama for $5.8 Million to Out-of-State Buyer

🏟 June 2026, Sylacauga, Alabama: Marcus & Millichap sold the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylacauga by IHG for $5.8 million to a first-time out-of-state buyer. The hotel, built in 2006, has 60 guestrooms, an indoor pool, fitness center, and event space. It is near Coosa Valley Medical Center and Talladega Superspeedway. The sale was managed by Terrence Jefferson and team, marking their second successful transaction with this client.

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The Garden Hotel & Resort in Fort Lauderdale Implements CLEAR Bathroom Water Ecosystem Across All 154 Guestrooms

💧 FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida—The Garden Hotel & Resort unveiled the world's first property-wide CLEAR bathroom water ecosystem. This innovation offers bottled-quality, filtered water in all 154 guestrooms, enhancing guest wellness. Located one block from the beach, the resort features adults-only and family-friendly accommodations, three pools, and a rooftop space. CLEAR's under-sink and shower filtration systems aim to improve water quality by reducing impurities, promoting healthier skin and hair.

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AI Hospitality Alliance Unveils Inaugural Founding Partners to Drive Responsible AI Adoption in Global Hospitality Industry

💻 AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) announced its founding partners in San Diego, California, aiming to advance responsible AI adoption in the global hospitality industry. Founding partners include Apaleo, Canary Technologies, Cendyn, Cloudbeds, and others, along with SDSU Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. The alliance focuses on collaboration for AI-driven solutions in guest experiences, operations, and industry standards, emphasizing education and governance. The initiative addresses AI challenges in hospitality, promoting collective development.

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Sojern Reports 44% Increase in U.S. to Canada Flight Bookings Amidst World Cup and Geopolitical Influences

🗺️ RateGain Travel Technologies reports strong summer travel trends amid the FIFA World Cup 2026. U.S. outbound flight bookings increased by 13%, with domestic travel up 15% and travel to Canada up 44%. Domestic U.S. airfares rose 25%, but international outbound demand remains high. Intra-European bookings are up 37%. Latin American flight bookings surged 38% domestically. Major World Cup host cities like Houston and Dallas see increased demand, while Mexico City bookings dropped 24.9%. Hotel search demand in the Middle East is down significantly.

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Avion Hospitality to Manage Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown with Planned Renovation Amid Convention Center Expansion

🏨 Avion Hospitality will manage the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown, beginning with a significant renovation. Located steps from the Austin Convention Center, this 254-room hotel is set to benefit from a $1.6 billion expansion of the convention center. Avion's CEO, Robert Burg, and JMI Realty's CEO, John Kratzer, see this as a key opportunity for growth in Austin's robust market. This marks Avion's 16th hotel in Texas, strengthening its portfolio.

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The Chambers Hotel New York Reopens as Independent Boutique Hotel with 77 Rooms and On-Site Italian Dining

🏨 The Chambers Hotel in New York has reopened as an independent boutique hotel located on West 56th Street. Following its stint as a Sonder property, the hotel now features 77 rooms and suites, offering high ceilings, wood accents, and modern technology, including high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests have access to Felice 56, an on-site Italian restaurant and bar. Positioned near Central Park and Fifth Avenue, it is close to cultural landmarks like MoMA and Radio City Music Hall.

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Raines Appoints Chris Hall and Ryan Turner as Strategic Advisors for Woven by Raines Lifestyle Division in Southeast

🍴 Raines announced that restaurant veterans Chris Hall and Ryan Turner, with over two decades of experience, will serve as strategic advisors for Woven by Raines, focusing on boutique properties in the Southeast U.S. They previously collaborated on converting the Rose Hill Estate in Aiken, SC. This partnership aims to enhance restaurant concepts, optimize revenue, and enrich guest experiences across Woven's portfolio, with flexibility for menu updates without significant reinvestment.

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Drury Hotels Begins Construction on New 180-Guestroom Plaza Hotel Near Daytona Speedway, Opening June 2027

🏨 Drury Hotels is constructing a new Drury Plaza Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida, near the Daytona International Speedway. Scheduled to open reservations for June 2027, this will be the eighth Drury hotel in Florida and the first in Daytona. The hotel will feature 180 guestrooms, over 2,000 sq ft of meeting space, and amenities like free hot breakfast, WiFi, and an outdoor pool. In 2026, Drury opened or announced four new hotels in Florida.

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Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Unveils Ohana Entertainment Center and Expanded Cultural Activities for Guests

🏖 Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Honolulu, announces new experiences in summer 2026. The Ohana Entertainment Center opens with boutique bowling, virtual reality games, and an arcade in partnership with Family Entertainment Group. The Cultural & Activity Center introduces Bamboo Stamping and Kapa Making workshops. The resort enhances guest connections through Hawaiian culture with activities like lei making and hula lessons, catering to families and fostering island energy.

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Newport Hospitality Group Reveals Renovation Plans for Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront, Enhancing Coastal Design and Functionality

🏖️ Newport Hospitality Group is renovating the Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront in Virginia. The project includes updating public areas with coastal designs, flexible gathering spaces, and transforming dining venues to Drift Bar and Kitchen and Salt Beachside Bar. Meeting facilities are refreshed with new technology and boardroom options. The renovation aims to enhance guest experience by integrating the oceanfront environment and ensuring spaces support diverse activities while maintaining day-to-day operations.

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