LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 119

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Hilton Donates 20,000 Hotel Room Nights to Support People Impacted by Wildfires

🔴 Hilton and American Express donated 20,000 hotel room nights to families affected by recent LA wildfires, aiding over 5,000 adults and 2,000 children. The collaboration with 211 LA resulted in bookings at over 160 Hilton-branded California hotels, providing immediate shelter. The Beverly Hilton transformed meeting rooms into 'comfort zones' and organized pet-friendly areas, while Hilton Garden Inn LAX El Segundo sparked a local donation drive. Over the past five years, the companies have provided over 2 million rooms during crises.

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IHG Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2024 Results

💰 InterContinental Hotels Group, PLC announced Q4 and full-year 2024 results with global RevPAR up 3%, Americas up 2.5%, EMEAA up 6.6%, and Greater China down 4.8%. U.S. RevPAR increased by 1.7% in 2024, with a 4.1% rise in Q4. The average daily rate rose by 2.1%, and occupancy by 0.6 percentage points, leading to a total gross revenue of $33.4 billion, a 6% increase. Gross system growth went up by 6.2%, net system growth by 4.3%, with 59,100 rooms opened, marking a 23% YOY increase and reaching a total of 987,000 rooms across 6,629 hotels. New room signings rose by 34% YOY to 106,200 rooms, with the pipeline growing by 10% to 325,000 rooms over 2,210 hotels. Fee margin increased to 61.2%, and operating profit from reportable segments reached $1,124 million, up 10.3%. Adjusted EPS was 432.4, a 15.1% increase. Net cash from operating activities totaled $724 million, and adjusted free cash flow was $655 million. Net debt grew by $510 million, largely due to over $1

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Lodging Econometrics: Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches All-Time High Project Count

🏨 The "Q4 2024 Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report" by Lodging Econometrics notes a 4% project and 3% room increase YOY in the global hotel pipeline, reaching 15,820 projects/2,438,189 rooms. The U.S. leads with 6,378 projects/746,986 rooms, a 7-8% YOY growth, and alongside China (3,779 projects/681,915 rooms), they account for 64% of global projects. India, Canada, and Saudi Arabia hit record highs. Dallas (204 projects/23,669 rooms) and Atlanta (168 projects/19,431 rooms) topped U.S. city growth. In 2024, 2,226 hotels opened, a 7% YOY increase, with predictions of 2,815 and 2,820 hotel openings for 2025 and 2026, respectively.

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JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group Arranges Refinancing for The Maxwell House

🏡 In Phoenix, Arizona, JLL arranged a $29.5 million refinancing for The Maxwell Hotel, a 139-key boutique hotel in Seattle, Washington's Queen Anne neighborhood. The 10-year, fixed-rate loan was secured through a regional credit union for borrower Staypineapple. The Maxwell Hotel, opened in 2010, includes modern amenities, an indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, bar, and 1,600 square feet of meeting space. Located near Seattle Center, Space Needle, and Climate Pledge Arena, it caters to business and leisure travelers. JLL's team, led by Adrienne Andrews and Jessica Mehra, highlighted the hotel's strong cash flow and prime location. Staypineapple President Dina Belon praised JLL for their expertise and finding a lender that matched their vision.

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Enseo Names David Goldstone President of Hospitality

💼 David Goldstone joins Enseo as President of Hospitality in Plano, Texas. With 20+ years in SaaS sales and leadership roles at WorldVue, Quadriga, SONIFI, and On Command, Goldstone brings extensive industry experience. CEO Brian Gurley highlights Goldstone's customer service passion and influence within hospitality. Goldstone, a board member of AHLA's The Hospitality Show and the International Luxury Hotel Association, is also an advocate against human trafficking. Enseo, known for interactive guestroom entertainment and other tech solutions, is poised for growth in 2025.

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Cvent Supplier Network Group Sourcing Volume Sets New Record

📅 In 2024, Cvent's Supplier Network (CSN) achieved a record $16.5 billion group business volume, exceeding pre-pandemic figures with a 16% rise in room nights from 2019. The 2025 Cvent Planner Sourcing Report predicts a continued increase in in-person meetings, with 90% of planners expecting growth. Budgets are projected to rise for 70% of respondents to support larger events, with a shift towards special event venues (49% sourcing, up from 17% in 2023). Speedy RFP responses within four days are anticipated by 80% of planners. Additionally, 70% of planners are engaged in sourcing for their company's transient hotel program, with 87% dedicating over half their time to this task.

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IHG Acquires 20th Brand, Ruby, to Further Global Expansion

🏨 IHG acquired Ruby brand for €110.5M, with Ruby operating 20 hotels (3,483 rooms) and having 10 pipeline hotels (2,235 rooms) set to open in Europe within three years. Ruby's CAGR is 26% over five years. IHG targets Ruby's growth to over 120 hotels in 10 years and expects to introduce the brand to the US by year-end. The seller will continue to operate Ruby hotels, now under IHG franchise agreements. IHG anticipates franchise fees of $8M in 2028 and over $15M by 2030, with potential additional payments up to €181M based on the seller's growth. Integration of all 20 Ruby hotels into IHG’s system is expected to begin in 2025 and end by March 31, 2026, with integration costs of around $10M for IHG in 2025.

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Extended Stay America Opens 20th Premier Suites Hotel in Florida

🏨 Extended Stay America opened its 20th Floridian property, Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Bradenton, marking the brand's continued growth. The four-story, 124-room hotel offers WiFi, a healthy breakfast, cable, a 24-hour fitness room, onsite guest laundry, and a lobby with additional vending options. Suites feature fully equipped kitchens and are designed for long-term business travelers and those needing temporary housing solutions. The Bradenton property is strategically located near several businesses, hospitals, academic institutions, and leisure destinations. Sandpiper Hospitality, which already developed a hotel in Sparks, Nevada, has added this property to their portfolio, aiming to serve the increasing number of travelers to the Bradenton-Sarasota market.

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Two Anaheim Hotels Name Lodging Dynamics as Manager

🏨 Provo, Utah-based Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group appointed to manage Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center. These become their 11th and 12th properties in California. The Marriott-flagged hotels offer a total of 468 rooms and are near Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort. Residence Inn features 294 rooms, a lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness center. SpringHill Suites has 174 rooms, including kids’ suites, a rooftop pool, and breakfast buffet.

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MGM Resorts International Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results

🎰 MGM Resorts International reported record full-year consolidated net revenues for 2024 at $17.2 billion, a 7% increase. MGM China saw a 25% rise in Segment Adjusted EBITDAR to $1.1 billion. Over 33 million shares were repurchased in 2024, reducing outstanding shares by over 40% since 2021. Q4 results showed a slight dip with consolidated net revenues at $4.3 billion, down 1%, and net income at $157 million compared to $313 million the previous year. Las Vegas Strip Resorts' revenues fell by 6% to $2.2 billion, while Regional Operations increased by 7% to $932 million. MGM China's revenues grew by 4% to $1 billion. MGM Digital's quarterly revenues were up 15% at $140 million. The company bought back 3 million shares in Q4 at $121 million, with $826 million left in the repurchase plan.

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