LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 9

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AAHOA Partners with Folio to Launch Updated Marketplace Platform Enhancing Procurement and Payment for Members

🤝 In August 2025, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in Durham, North Carolina, announced Folio as the official technology platform for the AAHOA Marketplace. Folio will launch an updated platform later this year, improving purchasing and bill payment for members. Key features include mobile optimization, rewards, and smarter accounting. AAHOA leaders, including Chairman Kamalesh Patel, emphasized the collaboration's benefits for members, offering them tools typically reserved for larger hotel groups. The Marketplace will remain free for members.

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MotorCity Casino Hotel Initiates $65 Million ELEVATE THE ESCAPE Project for Property-Wide Guest Experience Enhancements

🏠 MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, is investing $65 million in a multi-year initiative, "ELEVATE THE ESCAPE," to enhance guest experiences. Renovations include 400 hotel rooms and the Conference Center, plus new dining options like The Wagner bar and café. Casino improvements feature refreshed entrances, lighting, and Club Metro upgrades. Recent additions are a new smoking slot area and a VIP FanDuel Sportsbook lounge. This transformation aims to provide vibrant and exciting guest experiences.

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Coury Hospitality Appointed by Skyline Investments to Manage Hotel Cleveland, its 13th Autograph Collection Property

🏨 Coury Hospitality, appointed by Skyline Investments, is managing Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Originally opened in 1918, the hotel is the second-largest in the Autograph Collection with nearly 500 rooms and 65,000 square feet of event space. A $90 million renovation was completed, and the hotel reopened in 2024. Coury Hospitality is expanding its portfolio with four more hotels, including Hotel Vin in Grapevine, Texas, and Hotel Vin Rogers in Arkansas.

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Hyatt Announces The Standard, Austin's Spring 2027 Opening as First U.S. Location in Over a Decade

🏠 The Standard brand will debut in Austin, Texas, with The Standard, Austin, opening in Spring 2027. The South Congress Hotel will close for renovations in Summer 2026. This collaboration involves Hyatt, Timberline Real Estate Partners, and local architect Michael Hsu. The hotel will feature social wellness experiences, a rooftop pool, and dining options. Interior design is by Goodrich Design and The Standard's in-house team. Hyatt’s Bunkhouse brand team supports the project.

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Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center Opens Near University of Virginia with 214 Rooms and 25,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space

🏨 Charlottesville, Virginia, April 2026: Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center opened near the University of Virginia’s Ivy Corridor. The hotel features 214 rooms and 25,000 square feet of meeting facilities. Managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, it includes a UVA Welcome Center offering guided tours and resources. The hotel offers cultural programming aligned with UVA schedules and three dining options. It aims to foster community engagement and support university life.

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Red Roof Expands Ownership Program, Adding Over 40 Women and Underserved Market Representatives Since July 2023

🏨 Red Roof's RIDE initiative, launched nearly three years ago, has added over 40 women and representatives from underserved markets to its ownership community as of July 2023. By 2025, six new "Riders" joined, learning hotel ownership fundamentals. Red Roof, partnering with Bridge, offers access to 150+ lenders. Leadership, including Lina Patel and Jaya Desai, emphasizes expanding ownership opportunities, aiming for multiunit ownership and generational wealth. Desai opened a second property in Huntsville in 2025.

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The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection in Newport Unveils Renovated 1,280 Sq Ft Vanderbilt Room for Events and Gatherings

🏨 In Newport, Rhode Island, The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection, a 33-room resort, completes a significant renovation of the Vanderbilt Room. Led by SWOON and Herkworks Architecture, the project integrates historical elements and modern design, using jewel tones and reclaimed wood. The 1,280 square-foot room accommodates 50 for dinners, 100 for receptions, and 60 for weddings, supporting various events. The renovation pays homage to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, blending Newport's colonial and Gilded Age influences.

Hotel Commonwealth Partners with Rekova Recovery to Offer In-Room Wellness Amenities Including Cold Plunge and Red Light Therapy

🏨 Hotel Commonwealth in Boston introduces a $50 million renovation with in-room wellness amenities, including cold plunge therapy, red light therapy, compression recovery, and percussive therapy through Rekova Recovery. Benefits include reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and enhanced muscle recovery. This collaboration provides guests with elite recovery tools, enhancing relaxation and performance. As the official hotel of the Boston Red Sox, it aims to offer an innovative wellness experience, unmatched in New England hospitality.

My Place Hotels of America Opens Second Arkansas Location with 63-Key Property in Jonesboro

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened a new property, My Place Hotel—Jonesboro, AR, marking its second Arkansas location. The 4-story hotel features 63 rooms and provides amenities like in-room kitchens, a 24/7 market, and EV charging stations. Located near significant employers such as Arkansas State University, it caters to high-demand markets with strong activity in healthcare, education, and industry. The hotel is developed by Mataji LLC, designed by Richardson Design Partnership, LLC.

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Performance Hospitality Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Conversion of Holiday Inn to Courtyard by Marriott in Orlando

📍 April 2026, Orlando, Florida: Performance Hospitality completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, transforming the Holiday Inn & Suites into the Courtyard by Marriott Across Universal Orlando. This upgrade includes 390 updated guestrooms, 134 suites, outdoor pools, and over 11,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel features The Bistro & Bar and The Crate Grab-N-Go, alongside amenities like a fitness center and complimentary WiFi. Located near major attractions, it also offers a complimentary shuttle to Universal Orlando Resort.

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