LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 118

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Sage Hospitality Group Transforms Hotel De La Poste – French Quarter

🏨 In Denver, Colorado, Sage Hospitality Group and Melville Holdings transition the W New Orleans – French Quarter into Hotel De La Poste – French Quarter, a Renaissance Hotel. The property, which saw a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2024, has 97 guestrooms and suites. Sage oversees management and joins other hotels in the company’s portfolio, marking a return since 1989-1997. Amenities include a heated pool, 5,000 square feet of event space, and Third Block Depot Kitchen and Bar.

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My Place Hotel Opens in St. Joseph, Missouri

🏡 My Place Hotels of America opened My Place Hotel-St. Joseph in Missouri, owned and developed by Rimrock Companies with design by Richardson Design Partnership. This 64-key, upper-midscale, extended-stay hotel features full kitchens, complimentary WiFi, pet-friendly accommodations, on-site laundry, a grilling pavilion, and a 24-hour market. Located near the Jesse James Home Museum, Pony Express Museum, and shopping areas, it aims to serve diverse travelers' needs.

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JLL Arranges Refinancing for Omni Nashville Hotel

🏡 JLL Capital Markets arranged a $300 million refinancing for the Omni Nashville Hotel for TRT Holdings, Inc., with a fixed-rate, seven-year loan sourced from a U.S. insurance company and AllianceBernstein. The 21-story, LEED Silver-certified hotel, with 800 rooms and 80,000 sq ft of meeting space, integrates with the Country Music Hall of Fame and benefits from Nashville's 14 million annual visitors. The JLL team was led by Kevin Davis and included Whit Johnson, Jim Curtin, Mike Huth, Shalin Patel, Luke Rogers, and Nick Warta.

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CoStar: New Years Holiday Shift Boosts U.S. Hotel Performance

📆 U.S. hotel industry saw year-over-year increases from December 29, 2024, to January 4, 2025: Occupancy up 2.9% to 48.3%, ADR rose 11.7% to $168.90, and RevPAR grew 14.9% to $81.53. Tampa had the largest occupancy jump to 77.5% (up 29.7%). New York City led in ADR and RevPAR growth, with ADR at $340.79 (up 30.7%) and RevPAR at $283.03 (up 48.4%). Conversely, St. Louis and Seattle faced RevPAR declines to $36.02 (down 26%) and $54.23 (down 18.4%), respectively.

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Sonesta Adds 37 New Franchised Hotels to Global Portfolio

🏕 Sonesta added 37 new franchised hotels with over 3,300 rooms to its global portfolio in the second half of 2024. New additions span various locations including Puerto Vallarta, Houston, Vandalia, Indio, Augusta, and more. The company's strategic growth saw near doubling of organic openings from the first half of the year, and 16 managed hotels converted to franchises, adding 2,000 rooms. Sonesta expanded its brand offerings with "by Sonesta" endorser branding to the Red Lion portfolio in 2024, following the introduction of four new brands in 2023.

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Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of Columbus Airport Marriott

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality took over Columbus Airport Marriott located near John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio. The hotel features 230 guestrooms and suites, over 14,000 square feet of event space, a fitness center, and a restaurant and bar. President Adam Patenaude emphasizes their commitment to enhancing guest experiences. Plans for a full renovation of the hotel have been announced as part of Dreamscape's ongoing expansion of its management portfolio.

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AHLA Shares Global Technology 100 2025 Leadership Team

📱 The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the 2025 Global Technology 100 (T100) leadership team. T100, part of HTNG with over 4,000 professionals, aims to advance hospitality technology. The team includes Chair Luis Segredo (Data Travel LLC), Vice Chair Edward Malinowski (Aman), Immediate Past Chair Scott Strickland (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts), Program & Membership Chair Laura Calin (Oracle Hospitality), and Workgroup Chair Dayna Kully (5thGenWireless).

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CooperWynn Capital Arranges Loan for Wylder Windham Resort

🏕 CooperWynn Capital arranged a $19.5 million loan with Formida Capital for Wylder Windham Resort, New York. The property, acquired and renovated by Wylder Hotels in 2021, reopened in October 2022 after a full renovation. It features 110 guestrooms, a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, pickleball courts, fitness center, and event spaces. The loan deal closed in under 30 days. Located near New York City and Windham Mountain, the resort offers scenic views.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📌 Stonebridge Companies, LLC appoints Lee Palaschak as EVP of operations. Highgate names Randy Diamond and Angela Nolan as VPs in Hawaii. Stephane Vogel becomes area GM for Kimpton Monaco DC and Kimpton George. JW Marriott Scottsdale appoints Sarah Christie Rydell as resort manager. Marcus Hotels & Resorts selects Kay Washington as GM of AC Hotel Chicago Downtown. Noble House Hotels & Resorts appoints Gregg Harper as GM of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Hilton Irvine names Steward Arevale as director of operations. Robert Donis joins Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay as executive chef. The Viv Hotel appoints Jeff Catubig as director of F&B. Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa names Michael Nahat as resort director of F&B. Hôtel Swexan promotes Kent Bearden as director of F&B. RJ Cooper becomes culinary director in Kohler, Wisconsin. The Westin La Paloma hires Crystal Payne as HR director. The Bower Coronado appoints Sean Murphy and Nicholas Durslag as directors of sales and marketing for 2025 debut. New Waterloo forms Fidelity Hotel executive team with Eric Conrad, Cathy Ruhling, Caroline Dillabaugh, and Eddie Zalar. COMO Cocoa Island appoints Arta Rozefelde as resort manager.

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AHLA Details Regional Events for 2025

🏠 AHLA to host regional Hospitality Show events in 2025 across the U.S. Previous 2024 event in San Antonio attracted 4,800 attendees and 460 vendors. Key 2025 dates and locations include: Atlanta, Georgia on February 12; Honolulu, Hawaii on February 27; Dallas, Texas on March 13; Nashville, Tennessee on March 27; Cincinnati, Ohio on May 20; Jersey City, New Jersey on June 25; New Orleans, Louisiana with a date to be determined in September. The events aim to connect hoteliers with peers, suppliers, market data, and discuss policies affecting the industry.

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