LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 63

Cloudbeds Report Reveals Independent Hotels' Revenue Decline in 2025; OTA Bookings Now 63.4% of Total

📈 Cloudbeds' 2026 State of Independent Hotels Report, covering 2025 data from 90 million bookings across 180 countries, revealed key trends. Independent hotels saw a 0.6% drop in occupancy, a 5.8% decline in ADR, and 5.4% in RevPAR. EMEA showed growth, while Asia Pacific faced significant declines. OTA bookings rose to 63.4% with 21.8% cancellations. Booking windows increased to 40 days, with short stays predominating but longer stays up by 25%.

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TakeUp Launches The PickUp, a Centralized Community for Hotel Revenue and Pricing Professionals in Westfield, Ohio

💻 TakeUp launches The PickUp in Westfield, Ohio, a new professional community for hotel revenue managers, general managers, and pricing leaders. Launched in 2026, The PickUp serves as a central hub for discussions on pricing and revenue strategies. It offers resources such as peer discussions, educational tools, webinars, and job postings. As explained by Kourtney Thomas, the platform addresses the evolving landscape influenced by AI and automation, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among industry professionals.

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Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of 153-Room Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront Hotel

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality assumed management of the 153-room Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront, located along the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton, Texas. The hotel offers amenities like an outdoor pool, fitness center, and event space. It features The Bistro for dining and is near the Bradenton Area Convention Center and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, catering to both business and leisure guests.

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Pamela Delong Reflects on Mentorship and Highlights from Her Hospitality Career, Including 9/11 Experience at Amicalola Falls

🏨 Pamela Delong started her hospitality career inspired by travel advice from her mother and Sally Hancock, enrolling in TV Travel in Dayton. Mentored by Lisa Hanson, she learned hard work and self-advocacy. Delong notably worked at Amicalola Falls during a memorable Sept. 11 reunion for WWII veterans. She now contributes to the hospitality industry with Highgate Hotels, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Mentorship has been key in her career, fostering leadership growth, including mentoring Tiante Connell at Hampton Inn.

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Nancy Curtin Morris Reflects on Four-Decade Hospitality Career and Advocates for Women's Leadership Opportunities

📈 Nancy Curtin Morris started in hospitality over 40 years ago with Sheraton, progressing to roles at Marriott International, including regional and national positions. Now with Hotel Equities for 16 years, she is completing her PhD on barriers to women in the C-suite. In 2025, she noted that while opportunities exist, women often don't seize them. Looking towards 2026, she sees endless opportunities for diversity in hospitality, emphasizing mentoring and inclusivity.

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Choice Hotels Research Reveals Trust and Loyalty Rewards as Key Drivers of Value for 83% of Travelers

🏨 North Bethesda, Maryland—Research by Choice Hotels International reveals key trends in travel preferences. 64% of travelers value rewards, and 83% emphasize trust as vital for hotel value. 73% prioritize comfort, consistency, and cost balance, while 75% appreciate thoughtful gestures over basic amenities. 57% have encountered hidden fees, undermining value perception. The findings highlight that value is tied to trust and loyalty, not just cost, impacting travelers' choices.

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Loews Hotels & Co Launches Alchemy, a Botanical-Inspired Beverage Program Across Properties with Unique Regional Offerings

🍹 Loews Hotels & Co launched "Alchemy by Loews Hotels," a beverage program inspired by botanical apothecaries, on an unspecified date in New York, offering drinks with sensory elements. Highlights include "Clash of the Titans" at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, "Salt Garden" at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, "Smoked Rosemary Negroni" at Loews Philadelphia Hotel, "Volcán de Mi Tierra" at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, and "Lychee Rose Royale" at Loews Atlanta Hotel. Each property incorporates regional ingredients.

Actabl Integrates ProfitSword with Hotel Effectiveness to Enhance Labor Budget Accuracy for Hotel Portfolios

💻 Actabl announced a new integration in Atlanta, Georgia, connecting ProfitSword labor budgets with Hotel Effectiveness labor plans. This integration allows hotel teams to unify labor expectations, reduce planning friction, and maintain labor alignment. Hotel companies, like Hospitality America, use the system to improve labor performance consistency across portfolios. Benefits include quicker identification of labor variances, time savings, improved accuracy, and enhanced decision-making capabilities.

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Blue Flag Capital Expands with Four New Hotels Opening in Summer 2026, Including Faraway Jackson Hole.

🏨 Blue Flag Capital is expanding in summer 2026 with four hotels: Faraway Jackson Hole, Faraway Sag Harbor, Hotel Corduroy in Montauk, and Oyster Estate in Greenport. Faraway Jackson Hole, with 90 rooms, opens June 2026 in Wyoming. Faraway Sag Harbor, with 67 rooms, opens June 2026 in New York. Hotel Corduroy, boasting 29 rooms, opens May 2026. Oyster Estate, offering 34 rooms, opens September 2026. These hotels connect deeply with their locales, honoring historical and maritime themes.

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Hawkins Way Capital Rebrands Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn as FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

🏨 Santa Barbara, California—In March 2026, Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn rebrands as FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott. This 150-room hotel is strategically located near downtown, offering courtyards and two pools. In September 2025, Hawkins Way Capital and Marriott International announced a partnership to convert six properties to FOUND Hotels, Series by Marriott. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast and parking. Santa Barbara remains a popular destination for weddings and events.

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