LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 8

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Delano Miami Beach Reopens with Paris Society's U.S. Debut, Featuring New Restaurants and Restored Art Deco Design

🏨 Delano Miami Beach reopens, marking Paris Society's U.S. debut with Mimi Kakushi and Gigi Rigolatto restaurants. Located in South Beach, Miami, the hotel boasts 171 rooms, including Poolside Bungalows and two new penthouses on the 14th floor. The historic Delano Pool and Rose Bar are restored. The Source, a new wellness concept with a 22-seat sauna, opens this fall. Art from artists like Nicola Green and Nina Surel is featured throughout.

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Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels Launches Local Favorites Breakfast Program Featuring Regionally Inspired Items Across U.S. Locations

🥝 Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International, in North Bethesda, Maryland, launched the "Local Favorites" breakfast program, incorporating regionally inspired items into their Morning Medley offering. This initiative includes local pastries and seasonings, alongside stories linking them to the community. Optional regional waffle recipes, including banana bread waffles in the Southeast and chocolate waffles in the Midwest, are also available. This program enhances guest experiences by showcasing local flavors and culture.

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U.S. Hotel Performance in April 2026: Occupancy Rises 1.6%, ADR Up 2.8%, RevPAR Increases 4.4%

📅 U.S. hotel performance in April 2026 showed positive growth compared to April 2025. Occupancy rates increased by 1.6% to 64.9%, ADR grew by 2.8% reaching $165.90, and RevPAR rose by 4.4% to $107.73. In St. Louis, Missouri, occupancy soared 6.2% to 67.9%, and RevPAR climbed 13.8% to $93.41. Miami, Florida, experienced a 12.5% increase in ADR to $283.34. Overall, 20 of the top 25 markets reported rises in RevPAR.

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Marriott International and Another Star to Open citizenM's First Marriott Bonvoy Hotel in Washington, D.C. Georgetown in 2026

📍 Opening June 2026 in Washington, D.C., Marriott International and Another Star will debut citizenM's third property: citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The 230-room hotel, designed by Concrete Amsterdam, offers amenities like a canteenM, gym, and fully adjustable room ambiance via iPad. Located near Georgetown University, it is the first citizenM under Marriott Bonvoy. Satya Anand and Lennert de Jong highlight the cultural significance and new experiences for guests in Georgetown.

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Lodgco Hospitality Assumes Management of Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville Airport, Aiming to Boost Performance

📍 Lodgco Hospitality, a Grand Rapids-based company, has taken over management of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville Airport, located near Jacksonville International Airport. The hotel remains under the Fairfield by Marriott brand. Lodgco aims to enhance performance through a comprehensive management platform, focusing on revenue, operational efficiency, and service standards. Both Lodgco President Scott Stuart and Mannmard Nakanant of Nakanant Realty express confidence in the value and performance improvements expected from this transition.

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Radisson Hotel Group Deploys Yipy System to Enhance Brand Standards Across Over 1,500 Properties Globally

📈 Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) is rolling out Yipy's Hospitality Standards Management System globally to enhance brand standards management across its 1,500+ properties and ten hotel brands. This system improves operational agility with role-based visibility, multilingual support, automated self-assessments, and centralized reporting. Melissa Melendez Juan emphasizes its ability to simplify compliance and training. CEO of Yipy, Adam Tuttle, highlights the system's role in moving from static documents to actionable standards, supporting RHG’s operational consistency efforts.

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Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Completes Renovation with Reimagined Guestrooms and Prairie-Style Design Enhancements

🏨 In Oak Brook, Illinois, Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook completed its property renovation, revitalizing guestrooms and corridors with Prairie-style design. Managed by Davidson Hospitality Group, designed by DLR Group, and engineered by Grumman Butkus, the updates include modern furnishings, accent murals, and upgraded lighting. The hotel features over 30,000 sq. ft. of event space, a fitness and spa facility, and on-site dining. The design preserves the property's architecture, enhancing the guest experience with nature-inspired elements.

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PM Hotel Group Takes Over Management of 12-Hotel, 1,533-Room Portfolio in Nashville for Pinnacle Hospitality

🏨 PM Hotel Group took over management of a 12-hotel, 1,533-room portfolio in Greater Nashville for Pinnacle Hospitality Partners effective April 1 to May 1, 2026. The hotels, under brands like Hilton and Marriott, span Nashville's Opryland and Downtown Stadium districts, and suburbs like Goodlettsville. PM Hotel Group manages 80+ hotels across 20 states. This partnership aims to leverage PM’s commercial strategy for enhanced performance and may expand with new hotel projects.

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PM Hotel Group Assumes Management of 12-Hotel, 1,533-Room Portfolio in Nashville for Pinnacle Hospitality Partners

🏨 PM Hotel Group took over management of a 12-hotel, 1,533-room portfolio in Nashville for Pinnacle Hospitality Partners from April 1 to May 1, 2026. The portfolio includes Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham, Choice Hotels, IHG, and Ascend Collection properties in Opryland, Downtown Stadium, Goodlettsville, Mt. Juliet, and Brentwood. PM Hotel Group will enhance performance through strategic management. The company now operates over 80 hotels in 20 states. Further collaborations are in discussion.

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AI Hospitality Alliance Forms Inaugural Advisory Board to Guide Responsible AI Adoption in the Hospitality Industry

💻 In March 2026, the AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) formed its first Advisory Board in San Diego, California. This board unites experts from hotel brands, technology, and academia to guide the responsible adoption of AI in hospitality. The board includes leaders like Carl Winston (SDSU), Michael Mahar (Wyndham Hotels), and Shane O’Flaherty (Microsoft). The Alliance aims to educate and prepare the industry for AI's transformative impact on guest engagement and operations.

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