LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 107

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Olympia Hospitality and Suburban Capital Announce New Management Partnership

🏠 Olympia Hospitality partners with Suburban Capital, expanding its portfolio with four properties in Norfolk to Virginia Beach, including Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront, totaling over 500 keys. The Glass Light Hotel features 113 rooms and 1,600 sq ft of meeting space. Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront offers 134 rooms, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Oceanfront adds 140 rooms with 726 sq ft of event space, and Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center contributes 127 rooms and more than 1,200 sq ft of meeting facilities.

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Unifocus Introduces Inventory Tool to Help Hotels Automate Tracking and Management of Supplies

🔔 Unifocus announced Inventory, a module for hotels in Dallas, Texas, to track reusable items and supplies for preventive maintenance. Inventory provides Check-In/Check-Out Tracking, Preventive Maintenance Support, Consolidated Cost View, and Multi-Property Visibility, optimizing operations for single properties and multi-location brands. It allows quick fulfillment of guest requests and efficient preparation for maintenance tasks, offering a centralized view of labor and material costs.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

🏢 Warren Dehan steps down as Maestro PMS president, Tim Major takes over; Jason Druso joins Peregrine Hospitality as SVP Operations; Mark George named SVP Commercial Strategy at Island Hospitality Management; Chris Lee appointed GM at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; Amy Ruffner becomes GM of Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel; Lucia Aguilar returns to Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs as GM; Thomas LaHood named Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront; Hotel Emma hires Joshua Scott and Mark Metzger for food and beverage team; Rosewood Baha Mar appoints Gowdhaman 'GP' Perumal as Director of Food & Beverage; Six Senses Rome welcomes Fabio Sangiovanni as Executive Chef; Chef Scott Plumley joins Henderson Beach Resort; Janet Hoediono becomes Executive Chef at Harbour Village Bonaire; Leo Davila set to lead food and beverage at The St. Anthony Hotel; LHG appoints Andrew Grant as Group Director of Music; Perry Ivery elected chair of VisitPITTSBURGH board; Magnolia Hotels adds Weston Brixner, Mabry Kennedy, Wade White, and Robyn Niedringhaus to Tribute Portfolio Hotels team.

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel Opens in Duluth

🏠 TownePlace Suites by Marriott opened in Duluth, Minnesota, on March 27, 2025, marking Kinseth Hospitality Companies' second Duluth hotel and 10th TownePlace Suites. The ribbon-cutting involved the Duluth and Hermantown Chambers of Commerce. The new 100-suite extended-stay hotel features pet-friendly rooms, full kitchens, and amenities like free breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and laundry facilities.

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Green Key Global Expands its Sustainability Portfolio With Launch Of Green Key Ready

🌳 In Washington, Green Key Global, co-owned by AHLA and HAC, launched Green Key Ready, an entry-level sustainability solution for hotels, on the one-year anniversary of the organizations' partnership. This program offers hotels a questionnaire and resources for early-stage sustainability efforts, aiming to pave the way toward full Green Key Eco-Rating certification. Green Key Ready is a response to increasing guest expectations for sustainability and is intended to make adopting sustainable practices more accessible for the hospitality industry.

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Accor Drives Growth and Performance in New Signings for 2025

🏨 Accor added 293 hotels (50,000 rooms) to its portfolio in 2024, reaching 5,680 hotels and 850,000 rooms globally, with 1,381 properties (233,000 rooms) planned. Over 60% of 2025 openings are in MEA and APAC. Travel trends show 75% of travelers prioritize leisure trips and demand for resorts remains high. Accor achieved a 330% increase in eco-certified hotels by 2024. The PM&E Division expanded with notable openings and signings, with over 500 hotels globally. Luxury & Lifestyle openings averaged one per week, with over 280 properties in development. Accor One Living supports 7,000+ homeowners in branded residences. Orient Express will relaunch in April 2025 with the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome.

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Hotel Seville Nomad Transitions to Hyatt’s Unbound Collection

🏡 In Chicago, Illinois, GFI Hospitality's chairman Allen Gross announced the James NoMad Hotel's transition to Hotel Seville NoMad, now part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection. The New York NoMad district hotel, constructed in 1903, boasts 348 rooms and will undergo a refresh to reflect early 20th-century aesthetics. Il Bar, a lobby bar experience, opened in early 2025. Scarpetta, an on-site restaurant, offers locally sourced Italian cuisine. Hotel Seville NoMad also features event spaces for various group sizes.

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My PlaceHotel-Savannah Airport/Pooler Opens

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened My Place Hotel-Savannah Airport/Pooler, Georgia, owned and managed by TGC Group, with design by The Richardson Design Partnership. This is the first of two My Place properties launching in Georgia in 2023. Located near Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, the hotel features 64 pet-friendly rooms, full kitchens, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour market, on-site laundry, and free parking. Executives from TGC Group and My Place Hotels expressed enthusiasm for the hotel's potential in the Sunbelt market.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Brokers Sale of Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East

🏦 Hunter Hotel Advisors announced the sale of the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East to HBS Investment Group on March 26, 2025. The 112-key property, located in Louisville's economic hub near Humana, UPS, and Norton Healthcare, offers amenities like The Garden Grille & Bar. The region is popular for attractions like Museum Row and the Kentucky Derby, which brings 150,000 visitors yearly. Dr. Nimish Patel of HBS expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, enhancing their local investment portfolio.

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AHLA: Technology Can Assist With Attracting and Retaining Hotel Workforce

🏨 Based on the American Hotel & Lodging Association's 2025 State of the Industry Partners Trends and Insights Report, the hotel industry is expected to add over 14,000 employees in 2025 but remain below 2019 staffing levels. Only Montana and Washington, D.C., may surpass their 2019 numbers. The industry faces staffing challenges, generational shifts, and rising expectations for personalized services. Technology, including AI, is playing a significant role in transforming the industry, as reported by companies like American Express, Ecolab, Encore, Hireology, Oracle, and Towne Park.

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