LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 29

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Trailborn Hotels & Resorts Appoints Paul Eckert as Chief Operations Officer

🏨 Paul Eckert joins Trailborn Hotels & Resorts as Chief Operations Officer, bringing 30 years of experience. He previously held roles at Davidson Hospitality Group and Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Trailborn is expanding nationally with new locations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Mendocino, California. Mike Weiss and Ben Weinberg, Co-founders and Co-CEOs, highlight Eckert’s operational expertise and leadership qualities as key to supporting the brand's growth and enhancing guest experiences.

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UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Integrates Yipy Platform Into Its Curriculum

📚 In 2023, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) integrated Yipy’s platform into its hospitality curriculum, enhancing students' skills in auditing and standards management. Both undergraduate and graduate students now analyze service delivery and improve operational execution. Yipy co-founder Adam Tuttle, a UNLV alumnus, emphasizes this formalized training. Professors Bobbie Barnes and Dr. Finley Cotrone highlight the platform's role in providing real-world industry experience and fostering transparency. This initiative modernizes hospitality education, preparing students for efficient service management.

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DiamondRock Hospitality Announces Upcoming Retirement of Chairman William W. McCarten

📈 DiamondRock Hospitality Chairman William W. McCarten will retire at the 2026 Annual Meeting on April 29, after 22 years. Bruce D. Wardinski will step up as non-executive chairman, reducing the board from nine to eight directors. McCarten, a founder and former CEO, has been pivotal in the company's success. Bruce Wardinski, with prior experience as chairman of three hotel companies, has been on DiamondRock's board since 2013.

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Revenue Analytics and Cloudbeds Announce Expanded Partnership

💻 In February 2026, Revenue Analytics and Cloudbeds expanded their partnership to integrate Climber RMS into the Cloudbeds platform. This integration allows AI-driven revenue management for hotels globally, enhancing pricing and inventory decisions. The collaboration enables automated, real-time data exchanges, facilitating advanced AI pricing models directly in the Property Management System. The initiative promises fast onboarding, AI-enhanced pricing, and immediate revenue improvements within weeks, empowering hotels to respond swiftly to market changes.

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JLL Arranges Sale of The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa

🏠 JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group announced the sale of The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Georgia, to Hersha Hotels and Resorts. The resort features 403 guestrooms, over 51,800 square feet of meeting venues, and various amenities including an 18-hole golf course. Savannah benefits from economic growth with the opening of Hyundai's $7.6 billion Metaplant in March 2025, creating 14,000 jobs. The sale marks JLL's third transaction of the asset in 10 years.

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OTH Hotels Resorts Adds Two DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels to Its Portfolio

🏨 OTH Hotels Resorts expands with new management contracts in Pennsylvania and Ohio. In Williamsburg, Virginia, they announced adding DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh Greentree and DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown to their portfolio. The Pittsburgh location has 460 rooms and 40,586 sq ft of event space, while the Youngstown property offers 125 rooms and over 15,000 sq ft of meeting space. This marks OTH's first Ohio hotel, located near Youngstown State University.

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Sage Hospitality Group Appoints Daniel del Olmo as President and Chief Executive Officer

💻 Daniel del Olmo appointed as CEO of Sage Hospitality Group in Denver, Colorado, succeeding founders Zack Neumeyer and Walter Isenberg. Transition follows a multi-year succession plan. Del Olmo joined Sage in 2020, previously as co-CEO. Isenberg becomes executive chairman, Neumeyer assumes chairman emeritus and vice chairman roles. Focus on growth, talent investment, and strategic partnerships continues, aiming to redefine hospitality experiences. Sage, founded in 1984, maintains its mission to enrich lives through hospitality.

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G6 Hospitality Announces Partnership With Protect24.ai to Enhance Safety Intelligence

🚨 G6 Hospitality collaborates with Protect24.ai in 2025 to enhance guest safety at over 1,500 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The platform aids in detecting human trafficking, illegal escorts, and reputational risks through features like human traffic indicators and missing person alerts. Sonal Sinha, CEO, emphasizes the investment in guest safety and equipping franchisees with advanced AI tools to counter evolving criminal activities effectively.

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Operto Announces Launch of Operto ONE

💻 Operto launched Operto ONE in Vancouver, Canada, offering AI-driven support for independent hotels. This system features three AI teams for distribution, front of house, and back of house, with seven specialized agents to enhance hotel operations. The Distribution AI Team includes a GEO Consultant, Marketing Agent, and Direct Booking Assistant. The AI Hub underpins these operations, coordinating tasks and evaluations. CEO Tim Major emphasizes that Operto ONE enables continuous analysis and structured action across hotel functions.

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Avion Hospitality Adds Pittsburgh Marriott North to Its Portfolio

🏨 Avion Hospitality expands into Pennsylvania with the management of the 298-room Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township. This marks Avion's entry into its 15th state and its 40th hotel since 2022. Avion plans to enhance revenue, team development, and guest satisfaction. CEO Robert Burg highlights partnerships and growth. Highline Hospitality's Chuck Pomerantz supports Avion's operational approach, aligning with long-term strategies to optimize the hotel's potential.

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