LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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Blue Flag Capital Opens 34-Key Oyster Estate Boutique Hotel in Greenport, New York, Expanding Long Island Presence

📍 Blue Flag Capital and Collared Martin Hospitality open Oyster Estate, a 34-key boutique hotel in Greenport, New York. Situated in Greenport Village, this revamped hotel features updated guestrooms, a courtyard pool, and public spaces. Fortune Favors, its cocktail bar and dining area, is set to open later in September. The redesign, drawing from North Fork’s maritime heritage, maintains the existing structure of the former Greenporter Hotel, with interiors inspired by Long Island’s coastal landscape.

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GSA Increases FY2027 Per Diem Lodging Rate to $113 for Federal Workers, Meals Rate Unchanged at $68

🏨 Starting October 1, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) will increase the fiscal year 2027 per diem rates. The standard lodging allowance for most of the continental U.S. will rise by $3.00 to $113.00 per day, while the meals and incidental expenses remain at $68.00. This adjustment aims to support local jobs, sustain hotels, and boost community investments, as emphasized by AHLA President Rosanna Maietta.

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CoralTree Hospitality to Manage Crystal Peak Lodge, Expanding Its Residence Collection in Breckenridge, Colorado

🏔 CoralTree Hospitality will manage Crystal Peak Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access. The lodge features one- to four-bedroom condos with full kitchens. Guests can enjoy amenities at nearby One Ski Hill Place, including pools, a bowling alley, and a spa. John D’Angelo emphasizes the lodge's alignment with CoralTree's strategy to expand in mountain destinations. The addition enhances CoralTree's Residence Collection, focusing on memorable experiences for families and groups.

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Highline Hospitality Partners Selects Otelier to Centralize Data Across 21-Hotel Portfolio in the U.S.

📈 Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) in Atlanta, Georgia, and Birmingham, Alabama, selected Otelier to centralize financial and operational data across its 21-hotel portfolio. This partnership enhances Highline's data analytics platform, Highline Intelligence. Otelier offers more than 100 dashboards and reports to improve decision-making and scalability for future expansion. The integration provides real-time data access and a clean data feed for Highline, facilitating efficient onboarding of new hotels.

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U.S. Hotel Industry Reports 20th Consecutive Week of Growth with San Francisco Leading Performance Gains

🏨 U.S. hotel industry data for August 23-29, 2026: Occupancy increased by 1.1% to 64.1%, ADR rose 0.6% to $157.14, and RevPAR grew 1.7% to $100.69. San Francisco saw occupancy jump 25% to 82.8%, ADR up 28% to $231.82, and RevPAR up 59.9% to $191.87, boosted by the Pokémon World Championships. New Orleans faced declines with occupancy down 14.9% to 40.6% and RevPAR down 18.4% to $47.50, impacted by comparisons to Southern Decadence last year.

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Westin Cleveland Downtown Completes Extensive Renovation of 484 Rooms and 21,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space

🏨 Westin Cleveland Downtown, celebrating over 50 years in Cleveland, completed a major renovation. 484 guestrooms and suites, plus 21,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, were updated. New venues, Masa & Agave and Market 216, will open in 2024 and 2025. Inspired by local greenspaces, the redesign features taupes and greens. General Manager David Bodette emphasizes a blend of legacy and modern commitment to guest experience.

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Mews Launches Integrated POS System for Hotels in U.S. and Canada, Expanding to North America in 2024

📈 Mews launched its POS system in 2024 in the U.S. and Canada, unifying hotel management, F&B operations, and payments on a single platform. Already operational in over 20 countries in Europe and APAC, the system streamlines operations by integrating guest profiles and automating billing. Vanessa Mowell from Shelter Social Club highlights improved efficiency and reporting. Founder Richard Valtr emphasizes the elimination of standalone systems, enhancing guest and staff interactions.

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Hotel Equities Partners with Lodgic Hospitality to Manage Three Austin Hotels, Expanding Texas Portfolio to 25 Properties

🏨 Hotel Equities is partnering with Lodgic Hospitality to manage three Austin, Texas hotels: Aloft by Marriott Austin Northwest, Tru by Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, and Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central. This expands Hotel Equities’ Austin presence to seven hotels and its Texas portfolio to 25 properties. The Aloft hotel is near Lakeline Mall and the Austin Aquarium, Tru by Hilton is close to The Arboretum, and Hilton Garden Inn is near downtown Austin and the University of Texas.

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Grand Bohemian Orlando Rebrands as Hotel Beauden, Unveils New Identity and $18 Million Renovated Spaces

🏨 Grand Bohemian Orlando rebranded as Hotel Beauden in September 2026, aligning with Orlando’s civic heritage. The hotel features the new restaurant Libra, led by Chef Francisco Sillero, offering a diverse menu. Updates include an $18 million renovation completed in 2024, featuring 248 guestrooms and public spaces. A mural by Amy Rader adorns the lobby. Positioned near Orlando's arts and entertainment spots, Hotel Beauden remains committed to service and community connection after 25 years.

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Sonesta Opens 203-Room Red Lion Hotel Near Rogue Valley International Medford Airport in Oregon

🏨 Red Lion Hotel Rogue Regency Medford Airport, a 203-room midscale hotel, opened in Medford, Oregon, just 1.5 miles from Rogue Valley International Medford Airport. Announced by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, the opening highlights Sonesta's strategy to expand in convenient and comfortable locations. Co-CEO Keith Pierce emphasized Medford's significance in broadening the company's guest and franchisee network.

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