LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 37

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Choice Hotels Kicks Off 11th Annual Mastery Tech Innovation Summit

💻 Choice Hotels International hosted its 11th annual Mastery tech summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over 800 associates gathered to engage in workshops and competitions focused on AI, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity. Activities included "Capture the Flag" challenges and an AWS AI league. Engineers participated in Make-a-Thon competitions to develop software for company operations. Winning teams received cash prizes. Brian Kirkland emphasized using emerging tech to enhance business intelligence and operational efficiency at Choice Hotels.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Continues to Report Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons

📅 February 15-21, 2026, Arlington, Virginia: The U.S. hotel industry saw a positive year-over-year performance. Occupancy rose by 3.1% to 62.2%. ADR increased by 3.0% to $164.56, while RevPAR climbed by 6.2% to $102.35. New Orleans led ADR and RevPAR growth, boosted by Mardi Gras. Las Vegas experienced a 20% jump in occupancy due to events like the WVC Annual Conference. Conversely, Boston faced declines in all metrics, with occupancy dropping to 56.1%.

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PM Hotel Group Announces Brand Transition of Hotel Arboretum

🏨 PM Hotel Group announced the transition of Hotel Arboretum to City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast, strategically repositioning it in Northeast Washington, D.C. This move aims to leverage Marriott's global distribution and appeal to corporate, government, and group travelers. Updates include refreshed designs and furnishings. The hotel, owned by Rocks Hospitality, offers connectivity to Capitol Hill and Union Station, enhancing its appeal to government and contractor business.

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Hapi Announces Launch of Folio Finder

📈 MIAMI, Florida—Hapi launched Folio Finder, allowing hotel brands and technology providers to quickly access guest folios and invoices across properties and PMSs through a standard API. This innovation provides real-time access to billing records, eliminating the need for complex system navigation and reducing guest delays. Hapi's CEO, Jeff Bzdawka, highlights its efficiency in multi-PMS environments, enhancing guest services, finance, and technology systems with a reliable, API-first, cloud-native solution.

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Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Best Western Swiss Clock Inn

🏨 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 107-room Best Western Swiss Clock Inn in Pecos, Texas. Sold by Catering of Central Texas, LLC, the buyer is a private investor group with West Texas assets. The property includes an Alpine Lodge restaurant, Ol’ Barry’s Tavern, and a 33-room housing community. Amenities feature an outdoor pool and business centers. This marks the Miller-Gomes Hotel Team’s 34th Permian Basin transaction since 2010.

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Holiday Inn Express Fargo-West Acres Completes Renovation

🏨 Fargo, North Dakota—Holiday Inn Express Fargo-West Acres completed a renovation to enhance the guest experience with new decor, furnishings, and beds. The hotel, part of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), focused on creating a welcoming environment featuring fresh-ground coffee and increased plug-in access. Jae Dewald, Area Director of Sales, highlighted the Fargo-inspired touches. Brandt Hospitality Group managed the project.

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CoStar Reports Mostly Positive U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in January

📅 In January 2026, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed performance. Occupancy fell by 0.2% to 52.4%, ADR rose by 0.6% to $152.09, and RevPAR increased by 0.4% to $79.69. Minneapolis had a significant occupancy rise (17.5%), while Miami saw a 12.4% ADR boost. Washington, D.C., experienced declines due to last year's inauguration, with ADR down 25.8% and RevPAR down 31.3%. Tampa's occupancy dropped 14.9% to 68.2%.

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Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa Launches Oyster Shell Recycling Program

🧺 Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, January 2026, Key West, Florida: Launched an oyster shell recycling initiative. 40 pounds of oyster shells were initially collected from its on-site restaurants. The program aims to reduce waste and support environmental restoration by repurposing shells into materials like concrete and bricks. The six-month curing process ensures bacterial elimination. Partners, including Krause Construction Company, aid in the recycling process, hoping to inspire similar initiatives in hospitality.

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Amadeus Announces Acquisition of SkyLink

💻 Amadeus, a global travel technology company, announced its acquisition of SkyLink in January 2026. SkyLink, based in New York, specializes in AI architecture for corporate travel, enhancing chat platforms for booking. Amadeus operates in over 190 markets, processing billions of searches daily. This acquisition aims to improve travel management solutions and expand AI capabilities across airlines, airports, and hospitality. Atyab Bhatti, SkyLink's CEO, and Luis Maroto, Amadeus' CEO, emphasized accelerating travel innovation.

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Wyndham Updates Its Group Booking Platform

📅 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, upgraded its direct booking platform in 2025 with features like real-time dashboards, customizable booking pages, and seamless system integration, aiming to simplify group travel planning. Powered by Groups360, it offers instant group rates and reward points. Partnerships with platforms like EventPipe enhance visibility and demand. Brian Krail notes these changes aim to streamline operations and boost efficiency for planners and franchisees.

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