LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 7

Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee-Brookfield to Regional Owner-Operator

🏨 Marcus & Millichap sold the DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee-Brookfield in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a 177-room hotel built in 1990. The property spans 95,544 square feet on 6.33 acres and offers amenities like an indoor pool and fitness center. Located off Interstate 94, it is 15 minutes from Downtown Milwaukee. The sale faced challenges due to low net income impacting financing options. The seller was a private partnership; the buyer, a local regional owner-operator.

Le Méridien Indianapolis Completes Comprehensive Renovation, Featuring Redesigned Guestrooms, Public Spaces, and New Restaurant Concept

🏨 Le Méridien Indianapolis, located in downtown Indianapolis, completed a comprehensive renovation of its 12-story, 100-room, 25-suite hotel. The updates include redesigned guestrooms, enhanced public spaces, and the new Spoke & Steele restaurant. The hotel offers European-inspired design and integrates Le Méridien's signature Hub concept—a social lobby gathering space. The renovation also highlights the Master Barista initiative, catering to coffee enthusiasts. This project aims to honor the hotel's historic character while energizing its guest experience.

Hapi Launches Payment Automation for Hotels, Reducing Processing Failures from 30% to Zero Across Thousands of Properties

💳 Hapi launched new payment automations, enhancing transaction efficiency for thousands of connected hotels. These automations drastically reduced payment processing failures from over 30% to zero. By integrating with partners like SecurePay and Toast, Hapi's system streamlines workflows across payment, PMS, and POS environments. Jeff Bzdawka, CEO, emphasized the platform's ease of deployment and immediate value. The automation is built on Hapi's API, aiming to support more seamless guest experiences.

Sonesta Opens Red Lion Inn & Suites Bucyrus North, Expanding Ohio Portfolio to Over 25 Properties

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened the 58-room Red Lion Inn & Suites Bucyrus North in Crawford County, Ohio, about an hour north of Columbus. Announced in Newton, Massachusetts, this expansion brings Sonesta's Ohio portfolio to over 25 properties. The midscale hotel provides amenities like free WiFi, cable TV, mini-fridges, and microwaves, continuing the brand's strategic growth and emphasis on offering comfortable and dependable lodging in secondary markets.

Cloudbeds and Journey Partner to Empower Independent Hotels with AI-Driven Loyalty Engine and Direct-First Strategies

💻 Cloudbeds and Journey partnered to empower independent hoteliers in New York and San Diego with global loyalty network benefits while maintaining independence. By integrating Journey's AI-driven loyalty engine into Cloudbeds, hoteliers enhance direct bookings with Instant Rewards and AI Guest Engine insights. Rafael Blanes emphasized enhanced guest experiences, while John Sutton noted the end of tradeoffs for independent hotels to gain chain-scale loyalty, highlighting a new era of independent hotel empowerment.

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Marriott Celebrates Opening of 10,000th Property Globally with JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India

🏨 Marriott International, based in Bethesda, Maryland, announced the opening of its 10,000th property, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa. The company, founded 99 years ago, now spans 146 countries with over 130 JW Marriott properties globally. The new resort, located near Ranthambore National Park, features 127 accommodations. Recent openings include The St. Regis Budapest in April, Westin Playa Vallarta in Mexico, Artik Suzhou in China, and StudioRes in Greensboro.

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Aven Hospitality Launches New Booking Engine, Achieving Over 30% Revenue Growth in Initial Pilot Month

📈 In Texas, Aven Hospitality launched a new Booking Engine, powered by SynXis, to centralize guest booking for hotels. Initial adopters reported a 30% revenue growth in just the first month. The engine delivers page load speeds over three times faster, reducing abandonment. It integrates with Aven’s payments, offering buy now, pay later, and trip protection. Future enhancements aim to evolve hoteliers’ direct channels and meet changing guest expectations.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Airport Completes Extensive Renovation of Guestrooms, Lobby, and Public Spaces

🏨 Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Airport, Florida, completed extensive renovations including all 107 guestrooms and suites, the lobby, the breakfast area, and public spaces to enhance guest experience. The hotel now features a redesigned outdoor pool, a fully renovated fitness center with Peloton bikes, and 650 square feet of meeting space. Updates aim to provide modern comfort and convenience for travelers, stated Gemariah Cooper, the general manager.

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Pursuit Unveils Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation of Hotel Whitefish, With Full Launch Set for Summer 2027

🏨 Pursuit is investing millions to transform Grouse Mountain Lodge into Hotel Whitefish in Whitefish, Montana. By summer 2027, it will feature 144 guestrooms, pool upgrades, and a new 8,250-square-foot Event Pavilion opening in fall 2026. The Event Pavilion will host up to 350 guests, bringing total event space to 16,800 square feet. This project aims to boost local employment and tourism, providing a year-round destination for weddings and events.

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Marriott International Partners with Lefay to Introduce Luxury Wellness Brand into Global Portfolio with Two Initial Resorts

🏨 Marriott International has partnered with the Leali family to incorporate Lefay into its luxury wellness brand portfolio. Lefay, founded in 2006 in Italy, focuses on natural settings and holistic wellness. It currently operates two locations in Lago di Garda and the Dolomites. New developments are planned in Tuscany, Southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps. The Lefay brand will be integrated into Marriott’s platforms, including its loyalty program, by late 2026.

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