LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 34

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Radisson Hotel Group Deploys Yipy System to Enhance Brand Standards Across Over 1,500 Properties Globally

📈 Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) is rolling out Yipy's Hospitality Standards Management System globally to enhance brand standards management across its 1,500+ properties and ten hotel brands. This system improves operational agility with role-based visibility, multilingual support, automated self-assessments, and centralized reporting. Melissa Melendez Juan emphasizes its ability to simplify compliance and training. CEO of Yipy, Adam Tuttle, highlights the system's role in moving from static documents to actionable standards, supporting RHG’s operational consistency efforts.

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Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Completes Renovation with Reimagined Guestrooms and Prairie-Style Design Enhancements

🏨 In Oak Brook, Illinois, Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook completed its property renovation, revitalizing guestrooms and corridors with Prairie-style design. Managed by Davidson Hospitality Group, designed by DLR Group, and engineered by Grumman Butkus, the updates include modern furnishings, accent murals, and upgraded lighting. The hotel features over 30,000 sq. ft. of event space, a fitness and spa facility, and on-site dining. The design preserves the property's architecture, enhancing the guest experience with nature-inspired elements.

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PM Hotel Group Takes Over Management of 12-Hotel, 1,533-Room Portfolio in Nashville for Pinnacle Hospitality

🏨 PM Hotel Group took over management of a 12-hotel, 1,533-room portfolio in Greater Nashville for Pinnacle Hospitality Partners effective April 1 to May 1, 2026. The hotels, under brands like Hilton and Marriott, span Nashville's Opryland and Downtown Stadium districts, and suburbs like Goodlettsville. PM Hotel Group manages 80+ hotels across 20 states. This partnership aims to leverage PM’s commercial strategy for enhanced performance and may expand with new hotel projects.

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PM Hotel Group Assumes Management of 12-Hotel, 1,533-Room Portfolio in Nashville for Pinnacle Hospitality Partners

🏨 PM Hotel Group took over management of a 12-hotel, 1,533-room portfolio in Nashville for Pinnacle Hospitality Partners from April 1 to May 1, 2026. The portfolio includes Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham, Choice Hotels, IHG, and Ascend Collection properties in Opryland, Downtown Stadium, Goodlettsville, Mt. Juliet, and Brentwood. PM Hotel Group will enhance performance through strategic management. The company now operates over 80 hotels in 20 states. Further collaborations are in discussion.

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AI Hospitality Alliance Forms Inaugural Advisory Board to Guide Responsible AI Adoption in the Hospitality Industry

💻 In March 2026, the AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) formed its first Advisory Board in San Diego, California. This board unites experts from hotel brands, technology, and academia to guide the responsible adoption of AI in hospitality. The board includes leaders like Carl Winston (SDSU), Michael Mahar (Wyndham Hotels), and Shane O’Flaherty (Microsoft). The Alliance aims to educate and prepare the industry for AI's transformative impact on guest engagement and operations.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches ChatGPT App and Plans AI-Powered Search for Over 7,000 Hotels Worldwide

💻 IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched an IHG app within ChatGPT, allowing users to explore over 7,000 hotels in 100+ countries. The app provides real-time availability, pricing, and amenities, directing users to IHG's direct booking channels. Soon, IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards app will feature AI-powered conversational search for easier hotel discovery and booking. Chief Product & Technology Officer Jolie Fleming emphasizes AI’s role in enhancing guest experiences, with over one million guests staying nightly worldwide.

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Fray & Merenda Consulting Group Launches University-Backed Executive Training for Hotels and Restaurants in Partnership with St. John’s University

🏠 Fray & Merenda Consulting Group launched in New York, offering executive training for hotels and restaurants. Founded by Dr. Ingrid Fray and Professor April Merenda of St. John’s University, this firm provides university-backed certification through the Tobin Center. Programs focus on guest experience, leadership, and team retention, available on-site, hybrid, or as short-term intensives. They serve nationwide, leveraging over 55 years of combined industry experience.

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Choice Hotels International Promotes Tony Pallas to Chief Technology Officer to Lead Tech and AI Innovations

💻 Tony Pallas promoted to Chief Technology Officer at Choice Hotels International in North Bethesda, Maryland. Reporting to Anna Scozzafava, he will spearhead enterprise technology, engineering, and SkyTouch Technology. With over a decade’s experience, Pallas has modernized platforms and led AI initiatives like CHARLIE. He will drive AI-enabled developments including Choice Hotels Business Direct, EasyBid, and RAISE. His leadership aims to enhance innovation and deliver value to franchisees, customers, and guests.

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Eleven Acquires Stella Networks to Enhance Hotel Network Automation and Compliance Across Hospitality Industry

💻 In October 2025, Eleven, an AHLA member based in Las Vegas, Nevada, acquired Stella Networks from Bright Star Pty Ltd. Stella, a hospitality network orchestration platform, automates network management for hotels and is SOC 2 compliant. This acquisition enhances Eleven’s ability to manage network infrastructures, offering hotel brands streamlined operations and compliance. The financial terms remain undisclosed.

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Sonesta Reopens 131-Room Sonesta Essential Hotel Near Houston Hobby Airport, Marking Third Opening This Year

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation reopened the Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport in Newton, Massachusetts. This 131-room upper-midscale hotel is near William P. Hobby Airport and seven miles from downtown Houston. This marks Sonesta’s third hotel opening in Greater Houston in 2026. Sonesta Essential features include elevated bedding, high-speed complimentary WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast, all-day coffee, and a fitness center. The brand emphasizes easy new builds and conversions with flexible operational frameworks.

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