LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 3

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Choice Hotels International Opens 600th Extended-Stay Property, Everhome Suites Denver Airport, Amid 13% Room Growth

🏨 Choice Hotels International opens its 600th extended-stay hotel, Everhome Suites, at Denver Airport, North Bethesda, Maryland. The hotel features studio and one-bedroom suites with kitchens. It is supported by sectors like healthcare and construction. Choice Hotels' extended-stay portfolio includes four brands, reporting 13% room growth in Q2 2026, marking 12 consecutive quarters of double-digit growth. The company has nearly 30,000 extended-stay rooms in development. Rimrock Companies owns the new property.

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IHG's Hotel Indigo Reaches 200 Global Locations, With 134 More Properties in Development Pipeline

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrated the opening of the 200th Hotel Indigo worldwide. Since 2019, Hotel Indigo doubled its properties to 200, with 134 more in development. The brand launched in 2004 and spans 30+ countries, recently expanding to the Caribbean, Portugal, and Peru. Recent openings include Turks & Caicos, UK, and China, with upcoming locations in Costa Rica, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. Vicki Poulos highlights the brand's focus on cultural uniqueness.

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Travel + Leisure Co. and Wyndham Partner to Expand Sports Illustrated Resorts, Launching First Nashville Location with More Planned

🏟 Travel + Leisure Co. partnered with Wyndham Hotels, expanding Sports Illustrated Resorts' platform, initially launched in 2023. The first fully branded resort in Nashville, with 185 suites, is open. Future resorts are slated for Chicago (fully operational by 2027), Baton Rouge (first hotel component, opening in 2027), and Tuscaloosa (first ground-up resort, opening in 2028). The initiative aims at blending Travel + Leisure’s brand with Wyndham’s infrastructure to create sports-themed destinations.

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The Lodging Conference 2027 in Phoenix to Host Over 3,000 Hotel Industry Leaders Amidst Market Challenges

🏨 From October 5-8, 2023, over 3,000 hotel industry professionals will gather at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, held at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. This 31st edition will address rising development costs, labor shortages, and AI implementation. Notable sessions include "The Dealmakers: Development" and "The AI End User." Awards will honor Jagruti Panwala and Liam Brown for industry contributions. Over 36,000 have attended since inception, emphasizing networking and insights.

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AAHOA's 5th HerOwnership Conference in Nashville Empowers Women Hoteliers with Focus on Ownership and Leadership

📚 September 27–28, Nashville, Tennessee—The fifth annual HerOwnership Conference by AAHOA gathered women hotel owners to focus on ownership operations, technology, and growth. The event featured masterclasses on legal issues and hotel financing, with sessions on AI and portfolio diversification. Keynote by Simi Shah of South Asian Trailblazers highlighted the importance of AAHOA. AAHOA President Laura Lee Blake praised the confidence of women hotel owners. Arti and Purnima Patel emphasized the importance of networking and mentorship.

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Red Roof Announces Major Upgrades to Red Roof PLUS+, International Expansion Plans, and AI-Driven Digital Enhancements

📈 In Hollywood, Florida, Red Roof's Brand Conference showcased initiatives for enhanced guest experiences and franchise value. Red Roof PLUS+ upgrades include breakfast, lighting, and design improvements. RediRewards loyalty program, with 6 million members, is expanding with personalized features. Growth includes a new Vancouver location and the extended-stay brand, HomeTowne Studios. Digital efforts involve an AI-native platform to boost visibility and bookings. The company reaffirms efforts against human trafficking, integrating AMBER Alerts into systems.

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CooperWynn Capital Secures Financing for 96-Key Palihotel Seattle Near Pike Place Market and Waterfront

🏨 CooperWynn Capital finalized financing for Palihotel Seattle, a 96-key boutique hotel in downtown Seattle, near Pike Place Market and Elliott Bay waterfront. The arrangement allows for initial and potential future funding based on performance. This is the second deal with this ownership group in a year, following financing for a DoubleTree conversion. Palihotel Seattle, part of Pali Hotels, features The Hart and The Hunter restaurant, a coffee bar, and a lobby lounge.

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Mews Introduces Guest Messaging and Automations, Achieves 47,000 Automated Processes During Beta Testing Across Platforms

💻 Mews launched Guest Messaging and Automations in Amsterdam. The Guest Messaging system consolidates communication channels like SMS and WhatsApp into a single thread linked to the guest's profile. Mews AI handles 80% of routine queries, increasing staff efficiency. Automations at selected Strawberry properties automated 60% of upgrades for Gold & Platinum guests. During the Beta phase, 47,000 automations ran across Mews. The system supports multiple platforms, enhancing guest experience and operational flexibility.

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Hilton Opens 210-Room Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, First Curio Collection Resort in Hawaii, Offering Unique Cultural Experiences

🏝 Hilton's Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi opens in Kauaʻi, Hawaii, marking its first Curio Collection in the state. This 210-room resort, featuring 23 suites, offers views of Nawiliwili Bay and Kalapaki Beach. The cultural program, E Ala Ka Pilina, connects guests with local culture, and the culinary offerings include Portuguese-Hawaiian cuisine. Facilities include a spa, fitness center, and over 14,000 square feet of event space. The setting is designed by Hart Howerton and AHL with interiors by Looney & Associates.

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Hapi Launches Guest Identity and Data Lakehouse Solutions to Enhance Hotel Personalization and Data Management

💻 Hapi introduced Hapi Guest Identity and Hapi Data Lakehouse in Miami, Florida, aiming to enhance guest personalization. These solutions unify guest data from various hotel systems like PMS and loyalty programs into accurate profiles using deterministic identity matching. Hapi Data Lakehouse offers a governed data model for real-time access to guest and operational data. Founder Luis Segredo emphasizes the importance of reliable guest data for improving hotel experiences.

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