LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 111

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Stayntouch Partners With Revival Hotels

🏨 Stayntouch partnered with Revival Hotels in Bethesda, Maryland to provide a cloud-based property management system (PMS) for its independent hotels. The user-friendly PMS requires only two days for staff training. It offers cloud flexibility, automated workflows for various operations including check-in, and ongoing support. Revival Hotels chose Stayntouch for its intuitive design and operational efficiency, enhancing guest experiences. Saxton Sharad, CEO of Revival Hotels, and Priya Rajamani, VP at Stayntouch, both highlight the system's impact on streamlining operations and improving service.

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Hyatt Forms Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board

🏁 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board to enhance wellbeing offerings, focusing on meeting and event gatherings in Chicago, Illinois. TJ Abrams, VP global wellbeing at Hyatt, aims to provide meaningful experiences for mental, emotional, and physical care. The board will strengthen Hyatt's event philosophy "Together by Hyatt" with care stations, meditation content, and transformative experiences globally. Distinctive experiences include Andaz 5th Avenue's wellbeing menu, Grand Hyatt Nashville's culinary journeys, "Sleep at Hyatt" program, and Miraval Resorts & Spas' inspired breaks. Group customers can participate in wellbeing retreats, access Headspace meditations, MasterClass courses, and earn World of Hyatt points with Peloton workouts. Advisory board members include mental health expert Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, CEO Ally Love, founder David Stewart, Deepak Chopra M.D., poet IN-Q, Dr. John Scott from MasterClass, and author Juliet Funt.

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Marriott Opens First City Express Property in the United States

🏨 Marriott International, Inc. opens City Express by Marriott Duluth, Georgia in March 2025—first of its kind in the U.S. Offers guestrooms, internet, breakfast, 24-hour markets, pet-friendly policies, and fitness facilities. Over 45 agreements signed, 12+ properties opening in 2025 including New Orleans, Chicago, Orlando, and Port Hope. City Express brand acquired by Marriott in 2023, expanding in the affordable midscale segment with three brands across various regions. Planned expansion in CALA with eight new properties in the next three years and upcoming launches in Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Peru, and Brazil. Properties to join Marriott Bonvoy.

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TPG Hotels & Resorts Expands Managed Portfolio with Canal House of Georgetown

🏡 TPG Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Douglas Development, opened Canal House of Georgetown in Dallas, Texas—Marriott International's one-millionth U.S. room. The Tribute Portfolio Hotel, situated in Washington D.C.'s historic area, is a 107-room property featuring a library lounge, private courtyard, fitness center, and local cuisine at the C&O Lounge. The opening marks a year of growth and continues Marriott's expansion, commemorating the milestone with an official ceremony.

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Tripadvisor Releases Fourth Edition of Transparency Report

📈 Tripadvisor released its 2025 Transparency Report from Needham, Massachusetts, revealing a 9% increase in content submissions with nearly 80 million contributions in 2024, including 31.1 million reviews and a 45% surge in reviews for experiences, attractions, and activities. The company's content moderation utilizes automation (87.8% of reviews), human oversight, and community input, with 4.2 million reviews moderated. They combated fake reviews, removing 2.7 million in 2024, flagged 9,000 businesses for incentivized reviews, and removed 214,000 AI-generated reviews. Tripadvisor joined the Coalition for Trusted Reviews with major online platforms to establish standards against fake reviews.

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Sonesta Introduces New Simply Suites Prototype

📌 In Newton, Massachusetts, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation unveiled its Sonesta Simply Suites prototype for modern extended-stay travelers. The prototype features two configurations: a four-story, 122-key layout, and a three-story, 89-key layout. Suites include in-suite kitchens, ergonomic workspaces, and storage. Amenities cover a 24/7 market, fitness center, guest laundry, and outdoor spaces. The design optimizes operational efficiency, which aids in cost reduction and streamlined staffing.

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Strong Foundation

🎓 Allison Handy's hospitality career was inspired 25 years ago by a role model at the Newport Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. She learned the importance of knowledge and leadership from mentors who emphasized preparedness, strategic thinking, and self-guided problem-solving. Today, Handy observes progress in diversity with more women in leadership positions and advocates for work environments offering equal opportunities for all to balance family and career. At Aimbridge, female general managers exceed the industry average, yet executive leadership still lacks sufficient female representation.

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Hunter Hotel Investment Conference to Move to Signia by Hilton Atlanta

🏢 The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) after 36 years, moves from Atlanta Marriott Marquis to Signia by Hilton Atlanta in 2026. Signia by Hilton Atlanta opened in 2024 and is located downtown, near Georgia World Congress Center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and State Farm Arena. The partnership with the Atlanta Marriott Marquis lasted 17 years. The next HUNTER event is from March 16-18, 2026, signifying the conference's growth and dedication to providing a premier experience. Nearby, the $5 billion Centennial Yards project is revitalizing downtown Atlanta.

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Choice Hotels Introduces New Prototypes for Comfort and Country Inn & Suites

🏨 Choice Hotels International introduces new prototypes for Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in North Bethesda, Maryland, aiming to increase revenue for owners. Comfort, with over 2,100 locations and 122 in the pipeline, offers an open lobby and a "Comfort Way" service. The updated prototype can add three keys within the existing footprint and reduces FF&E SKU counts by 30%, speeding up hotel openings. Over 140 properties have adopted the Rise & Shine prototype. Country Inn & Suites introduces a residential ambiance and a welcome cookie for guests, plus a design gaining 18 keys and reducing land and FF&E costs. After acquiring Radisson Hotels Americas in 2022, Choice Hotels' Country Inn & Suites saw a 19-point RevPAR Index increase, a 20% rise in direct online contribution, and more revenue from group and business travelers. Two brands in the upper midscale segment opened 107 hotels.

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RREAF Holdings and McNeill Form MxR Hospitality

🏨 RREAF Holdings and Philip McNeill, Sr. established MxR Hospitality focusing on extended-stay hotels nationwide. Phillip McNeill, Sr., opened the second Hampton Inn in 1984 and was once the largest Hampton franchise owner. With RREAF's team having over 150 years of real estate experience, they seek to improve extended-stay hotel management across the industry. Equity Inns, once led by McNeill, sold to Goldman Sachs for $2.2 billion in 2007, with 138 hotels in its portfolio.

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