LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 27

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Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort Reopens After $80 Million Transformation in Hollywood, Florida

🏨 The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, reopened as Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort following its acquisition by Trinity Investments in 2023. It underwent an $80 million renovation, transforming its public spaces and dining venues. The resort features 1,000 rooms, 200,000 square feet of event space, and six dining venues. Highlights include the redesigned lobby, The Verandah, and Club Signia. It offers amenities like pools, a spa, and a variety of dining experiences.

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The Alexander in Indianapolis Completes Multimillion-Dollar Renovation and Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection

🏨 The Alexander in Indianapolis completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its 209 guestrooms and suites, meeting spaces, and art program. Originally opened in 2013, it now joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection. The hotel features over 60 artworks, with 14 site-specific commissions. Notable installations include works by Nick Walker, Jorge Pardo, and Sonya Clark. It offers 16,500 square feet of event space and is located near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail in the CityWay district.

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Extreme Hospitality Adds Historic Hotel Warner in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to Its Managed Property Portfolio

🏨 Extreme Hospitality adds Hotel Warner, a boutique hotel in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to its portfolio. Originally the Warner Theatre in 1930, it was transformed into a hotel in 2011, maintaining its historical architecture like the grand staircase. The hotel provides modern amenities and access to over 60 local attractions. Eric Rubino emphasizes that Hotel Warner reflects Extreme Hospitality’s focus on preserving community history while enhancing operations and guest experiences.

ROW NYC Reopens in Times Square After Extensive Renovation of 1,300 Guestrooms and Public Spaces

📍 ROW NYC reopened in Times Square after multi-year renovations of 1,300 guestrooms and public spaces. Located steps from Broadway and major transit, it features Percy All Day, a 90-seat café/bar offering breakfast and evening bites, and "nyce things," a lobby retail concept. The lobby boasts a mural by Bryce Wymer and hosts events like DJ sets and curated viewing parties.

Choice Hotels Reports Record $340.6 Million Revenue in Q1 2026, With U.S. Room Openings Up 32%

💸 First-quarter 2026 highlights for Choice Hotels International, Inc.: Total revenue hit $340.6 million, with net income at $20.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.44. Adjusted EBITDA was $125.7 million. Global net rooms grew 1.7%, U.S. room openings increased 32%, and global franchise agreements rose 72% compared to 2025. U.S. RevPAR increased 1.8%. The global pipeline exceeded 77,700 rooms. Available liquidity was $474.0 million, and capital recycling generated $24.6 million.

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American Hotel & Lodging Association Criticizes Government Shutdown for Impacting Travel Industry and Workforce Stability

💰 Rosanna Maietta, CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, criticized the recent government shutdown's impact on the travel industry. The shutdown, which ended with the reopening of the Department of Homeland Security, left TSA officers unpaid and caused trip cancellations, affecting around nine million jobs dependent on travel. Over the past year, government instability has hurt consumer confidence and workforce reliability. Maietta urged Congress to prevent future disruptions to protect the travel economy.

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U.S. Hotel Industry Reports 8.5% Increase in RevPAR in Late April 2026, New Orleans Leads Gains

📅 April 19-25, 2026, ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry showed growth. Occupancy rose by 4% to 67.7%, ADR increased by 4.3% to $169.17, and RevPAR surged 8.5% to $114.45. Among top markets, New Orleans saw a 19% rise in occupancy to 73.7% and a 34.3% RevPAR increase to $155.18, while Las Vegas experienced a 17.8% ADR boost reaching $261.45. Notably, 21 of the top 25 markets reported RevPAR growth.

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LivAway Suites Breaks Ground on First Nevada Location in North Las Vegas, Expanding to 22 U.S. Sites

🏨 North Las Vegas sees the groundbreaking of LivAway Suites' first Nevada location. With 22 sites open or in development nationwide, and 10 more markets expected by year-end, they continue expanding. This property, near I-15, aims to attract healthcare workers, military personnel, and more, being close to North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, Nellis Air Force Base, and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. LivAway's integrated platform enhances performance and scalability, according to CEO Mike Nielson.

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Hyatt Reports Q1 2026 Net Income of $38 Million and 5.4% RevPAR Increase from Q1 2025

💰 Hyatt Hotels Corporation's Q1 2026 results show a 5.4% RevPAR increase and a 5.0% net rooms growth in Chicago. Net income rose to $38M, with gross fees up 8.6% at $333M. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 2.1% to $266M, and 840,249 shares were repurchased for $135M. Total debt stood at $4.3B with $2.2B in liquidity. Notable openings included Andaz Lisbon and Shanghai ITC. A $0.15 dividend is declared for June 11, 2026.

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