LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 115

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Aligned Hospitality Adds Spark by Hilton Tucson Airport to Managed Portfolio

🏨 Aligned Hospitality Management added Spark by Hilton Tucson Airport to its portfolio, supporting its strategy to expand in Tucson, Arizona. Previously a Comfort Suites, it closed during the pandemic and was purchased in Q4 2024 for renovation. The 87-key property offers breakfast, WiFi, an indoor pool, fitness center, streaming entertainment, and is pet-friendly, located near Tucson Airport with a shuttle service. Opening is set for February 2025.

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AHLA Announces 2025 Officers, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors

📌 The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced its 2025 leadership, with Mitch Patel as board chair and Liam Brown as vice chair. Immediate past chair Kevin Jacobs and HotelPAC Advisory Council chair Jon Bortz continue on board. AHLA's advocacy will focus on tax relief, fair legislation, level playing field for hotels and rentals, fighting operational mandates, visa system reforms, franchise model protection, federal employee per diem rates, and supporting human trafficking survivors. New AHLA partners include dormakaba, LAZ Hospitality Services, and Foodbuy.

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White Lodging Names Conner White Vice Chair and Chief Investment Officer

🏨 Conner White appointed as vice chair and chief investment officer of White Lodging, succeeding his late father Bruce White. White Lodging, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, was founded in 1985 and has developed over 210 hotels. Recently opened two properties in San Antonio in 2024 and broke ground on 13th Austin hotel in late 2024. The company manages around 60 hotels with nearly 15,000 rooms across Marriott, IHG (Kimpton), Hyatt, and Hilton brands. Jean-Luc Barone remains CEO; the firm focuses on growth through new developments and strategic acquisitions.

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Extended Stay America Celebrates 30th Anniversary

🎉 Extended Stay America celebrates its 30th anniversary, having opened in 1995. The company introduced Premier Suites in 2021 and Select Suites in 2022, enhancing their extended-stay offerings. Over 50 new franchisee-constructed hotels are anticipated to open soon, with the 50th Premier Suites property opening next month. The franchise program has seen owners double, with over 125 franchise hotels now part of a system that includes around 600 owned and operated hotels.

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Avion Hospitality Awarded Management of Newly Rebranded Hotel Savoy Kansas City

🏨 Avion Hospitality, a hotel management company, announced the management of the Hotel Savoy Kansas City, now part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The hotel, previously the 21c Kansas City, underwent a transformation to offer a blend of historic legacy and modern luxury. The Savoy Grill, established in 1903, continues as a feature of the hotel. Avion's CEO Robert Burg mentions this as their second hotel in Kansas City. In November, Avion also took over two Hyatt Hotels in Charleston.

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3 Essential Key Control Habits for Hotel Security Managers

🔔 Hotel security managers use electronic key control systems for asset management and guest safety. Quarterly audits of key control policies and master security plans coincide with hotel renovations and key changes. Staff members get assigned specific keys, enhancing productivity and security. Multi-factor authentication may be required for sensitive keys, involving PINs, card readers, or biometrics. Regular training ensures all employees understand key control policies and maintain system accuracy, especially when staff changes occur. Proper key control management contributes to theft reduction and heightened hotel profitability and security.

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Keswick Hall Inducted Into Historic Hotels 0f America

🏡 Keswick Hall in Charlottesville, Virginia, was inducted into Historic Hotels of America, recognizing its preservation of historic integrity since its construction in 1912. To qualify for this program, hotels must be at least 50 years old, have a designation by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, or be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Owners Molly and Robert Hardie completed an extensive four-year renovation in 2021, involving firms like Hart Howerton and Nelson Byrd Woltz. The resort features 80 guestrooms, local art, a spa, an infinity pool, a golf course, and tennis courts, blending historic charm with modern luxury.

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Adrian De Gortari Joins Remington Hospitality as Executive Vice President of Revenue

📈 In Dallas, Texas, Remington Hospitality named Adrian De Gortari as Executive Vice President of Revenue. De Gortari's over 15 years of experience includes senior roles at a private equity firm, Magna Hospitality Group, and Marriott International, along with being an adjunct professor at NYU. He aims to develop a revenue management platform to optimize profitability and processes, especially targeting growth in the Caribbean and Latin American regions.

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Industry Veteran Tim Dick Joins Woodworth Core Group

📌 Timothy J. Dick, PhD, joins Woodworth Core Group (WCG) as executive vice president in Atlanta, Georgia. Dick's experience spans asset management, valuation, and hospitality advisory services, with past executive roles at CBRE, hotelAVE, and Rockcastle Real Estate Advisors, LLC. He has managed properties in New York, Cartagena, and Buenos Aires and oversaw 170 hotels at TriMont Real Estate Advisors, LLC. Dick holds the MAI designation and has been involved in hospitality across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe. He's a member of CRE, ISHC, and a former HAMA president, with degrees from Cornell and Iowa State University.

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Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk Announces Nearly $9 Million Renovation

🏠 Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in Texas embarks on a $9 million renovation, to be completed by March 2025, transforming the lobby, public spaces, and introducing Moda Fare dining, Spoonful Provisions coffee service, and Tejas Lounge. The hotel will remain open during renovations, aiming to enhance guest experiences for March Madness and the spring season with a luxury yet functional design, including modern check-in desks, crystal chandeliers, contemporary lighting, and Texas-inspired lounge and dining spaces.

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