LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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Mews Expands POS Technology Across 850+ Accor Properties in Over 20 Countries to Enhance F&B Operations

💸 Accor has expanded its food & beverage tech deployment with Mews POS across 850+ properties in over 20 countries. This initiative enhances operational efficiency, cost optimization, and real-time reporting. Chief Distribution Officer Jean Noel Lau Keng Lun highlighted F&B as a vital revenue and loyalty driver. The program includes a curated panel of solutions, with Mews POS offering quick deployment and adaptability with an Open API, integrating deeply into Accor's Loyalty ecosystem.

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Choice Hotels to Acquire Harvest Hosts for $130 Million in Cash Deal, Expanding RV Travel Offerings

🏠 Choice Hotels International plans to acquire Harvest Hosts, an RV travel membership company, for $130 million. This acquisition involves 100% ownership from Stripes and will be finalized on October 1, 2026, depending on standard closing conditions. Harvest Hosts connects RV travelers with over 11,200 unique locations. Joel Holland will continue as CEO, leading Harvest Hosts as a standalone business under Choice Hotels. The deal is an all-cash transaction, funded through cash reserves and existing credit.

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Hyatt Appoints Amar Lalvani as First Chief Creative Officer to Enhance Brand Identity and Guest Experience

📈 Amar Lalvani has been appointed as Hyatt Hotels Corporation's first chief creative officer, effective immediately, in Chicago. Lalvani, also president and creative director of Hyatt's Lifestyle Group, has been with Hyatt since 2024 after its acquisition of Standard International. He will work on brand design, experience, and culture across Hyatt’s global portfolio. Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt's CEO, emphasized Lalvani's role in making brand decisions clearer, enhancing guest and owner value.

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Spire Hospitality Launches Strategic Asset Performance Division Led by Shozib Khan to Enhance Hotel Performance with AI Integration

📈 Spire Hospitality, based in Irving, Texas, has launched a Strategic Asset Performance division to enhance hotel and portfolio performance through financial strategy, business intelligence, and AI. Shozib Khan, with over 25 years of hospitality experience, has been promoted to Senior Vice President to lead this division. His role includes overseeing IT, brand resources, and AI strategy. The division aims to integrate financial intelligence with hotel operations to identify and act on opportunities swiftly.

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Choice Hotels International Expands Upscale Portfolio with Six New Cambria and Ascend Collection Properties Across the U.S.

🏨 Choice Hotels International, based in North Bethesda, Maryland, expands its upscale footprint with six new properties: two Cambria Hotels in Colorado Springs and Jacksonville, and four Ascend Collection hotels in Florida, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The Cambria Hotel Colorado Springs features 97 rooms and is near the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Ascend Collection hotels include nearly 1,100 square feet of meeting space in Sarasota and 19,000 square feet in Mishicot. The Sun Lodge in Vermont offers 50 guestrooms with ski-in/ski-out access.

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AHLA Foundation Awards Over $817,000 in Scholarships to 256 Students for 2026-2027 Academic Year

📚 In 2026, the AHLA Foundation awarded over $817,000 in scholarships to 256 students for the 2026–2027 academic year. Nearly 95% of recipients are from historically underrepresented communities, attending 78 institutions nationwide. Scholarships are based on academic performance, extracurriculars, recommendations, and financial need, aiding students pursuing hospitality management degrees. Lydia Rengering, a recipient from the University of Alabama, highlighted the scholarship's role in easing financial burdens and fostering professional growth.

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Melissa Arana Appointed Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy at Remington Hospitality, Overseeing Hotel Portfolio

📈 Dallas, Texas—Remington Hospitality appointed Melissa Arana as Senior Vice President of Revenue Strategy. Arana, with over 20 years in hospitality, will manage revenue strategies for Remington-managed hotels. Previously, she was at HVMG for 15 years, notably as Senior Vice President of Revenue Performance and Analytics. Her focus will be on setting revenue budgets and RevPAR Index targets. Cory Chambers, Remington's Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized her expertise in data, technology, and talent to enhance hotel performance.

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Hilton's 2027 Trends Report Highlights Shift Toward Personal Growth, Flexibility, and Shorter, Impactful Trips

✈️ In 2027, travelers prioritize personal growth and flexibility over perfection, per Hilton's latest report. Key trends include: 54% feel pressured for a perfect trip; 31% engage in "solo-ish" travel; 70% trust hotel staff for planning; 76% find trips purposeful; and 65% seek calming experiences. Loyalty status influences trust, with 50% valuing recommendations from status holders. A short trip varies worldwide, with 88% of U.S. travelers considering under 3-4 days "short.

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U.S. Hotel Industry Sees Slight Performance Increase in August 2026; San Francisco Leads Growth, New Orleans Declines

📆 August 2026 in Arlington, Virginia: U.S. hotel performance rose year-over-year with occupancy at 66.4% (up 0.5%), ADR at $161.78 (up 1.5%), and RevPAR at $107.43 (up 2%). San Francisco led gains with occupancy at 79.3% (up 6.6%), ADR at $216.77 (up 8.7%), and RevPAR at $171.84 (up 15.8%). New Orleans saw declines with occupancy at 43.3% (down 7.7%) and RevPAR at $51.63 (down 9%). New York City had a 3.3% drop in ADR to $275.07.

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AI Hospitality Alliance and HEDNA Launch Hospitality AI Use Case Catalogue with 109 Unique Use Cases

📱 The AI Hospitality Alliance, in collaboration with HEDNA, unveiled the Hospitality AI Use Case Catalogue, featuring 109 unique AI applications across 39 hotel systems. Derived from 198 industry submissions, the catalogue, launched in September 2026, organizes AI uses into five key hotel functions and three cross-cutting layers. The map aids hoteliers in identifying AI opportunities, with a priority score system guiding investigation. Contributions for additional use cases and solutions are encouraged.

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