LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 120

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalispell Celebrates Topping Off Milestone

🏨 In Kalispell, Montana, The Hotel Group and TE Miller Development, LLC announced the topping-off of Home2 Suites by Hilton, a 107-room extended-stay property expected to open in late spring 2025. Designed for flexible accommodations with all-suite rooms, the hotel is seven miles from Glacier Park International Airport and provides amenities like an indoor pool and a fitness/laundry space, enhancing access to Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake.

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RIU Hotels & Resorts Offers Upgrade’s Flex Pay Solution

💰 RIU Hotels & Resorts, founded in 1953 in Mallorca, now with over 100 hotels in 21 countries and hosting 6.4 million guests in 2023, partners with Flex Pay to offer guests a new payment option. Travelers can now pay for their all-inclusive vacations in monthly installments over 3, 6, 9, 11, 18, or 24 months, as announced by Juan Campins, RIU's VP of digital channels. Flex Pay's president, Tom Botts, highlights the flexibility this partnership provides to customers visiting any of the RIU locations worldwide.

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Hyatt and Grupo Piñero Enter Long-Term Joint Venture

🏖️ Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Grupo Piñero formed a joint venture based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, managing 22 Bahia Principe-branded resorts with approximately 12,000 rooms across the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Spain. CEO Julio Pérez leads the venture, with Encarna Piñero as chairman and Izet Mahalbasic as CFO. The partnership strengthens Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio, which will include over 140 properties globally by the end of 2024.

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Charter Holdings Acquires Tru by Hilton Dallas Market Center

🏢 In Dallas, Texas, Charter Holdings and Liberty Hospitality Partners have acquired the Tru by Hilton Dallas Market Center, adding the 152-room hotel to their portfolio and planning renovations, including the city’s largest open-air rooftop bar. The strategic investment by the two companies seeks to transform the rooftop into a popular destination, delivering prime views of the Dallas skyline, with Ray Washburne’s M-Crowd restaurant group operating the bar. The hotel, benefiting from Dallas's growth as an economic and cultural hub, caters to both business and leisure travelers and is part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

👨 Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort appoints Stuart Evans as director of sales and marketing following a renovation. Pendy West Hollywood names Mgeni Mpolo for the same role. CordValle hires Alissa O’Briant with 20+ years' experience as their director. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort brings on Ryan Clark with 20+ years' culinary background as executive chef. Hotel La Jolla, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, selects Ernest Lopez as executive chef. Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, opening spring 2025, appoints Nicolas Piatti as executive chef. Naples Grande Beach Resort designates Jose Garcia as chef de cuisine. Hotel Revival Baltimore announces Jasmine Garland as director of impact. The Shelborne by Proper, opening 2025, appoints Guy Chetwynd as managing director, Mariannie Santiago as general manager, and Oliver Morgan as director of sales and marketing.

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Historic Inn at Warner Hall Acquired by BluWater Group

🏠 BluWater Group, based in Orlando, Florida, acquired the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, Virginia. The Inn, founded in 1642, features 11 rooms on a 38-acre estate and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Previously owned by Troy and Theresa Stavens, the property has historical ties to George Washington's great-great-grandfather. The Inn will undergo a two-month renovation starting January 4, including restaurant upgrades. Former owners foresee BluWater honoring its legacy.

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The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Promotes Keneven to Senior Sales Executive

🗓 Sandra Keneven was promoted to senior sales executive at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, Florida, effective January 6, 2025. With nearly 20 years in the industry, primarily with Marriott, Keneven joined the resort in 2022 and led the team to secure the resort's largest client contract, generating over $1.1 million. Keneven, originally from Lithuania, holds an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management from Lakeland Community College, Ohio.

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Hyatt Discloses Exclusive Discussions with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.

👤 CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced an exclusivity agreement with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) for potential strategic alternatives, including a possible acquisition. Mark S. Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt, highlighted Playa's strong operation of all-inclusive resorts and quality portfolio. Hyatt, owning 9.99% of Playa's outstanding shares, has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13D with the SEC. No further comments will be made until a definitive agreement is reached.

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AHLA Closes Out 2024 With Record-High 33 Partnerships

📢 In 2024, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) reached a record 33 active partnership agreements. Key new partners include DIRECTV HOSPITALITY (gold partner) and silver partners The Coca-Cola Company, Cvent, Jacaruso Enterprises, and LG Electronics USA. AHLA members exceed 30,000, encompassing 80% of franchised hotels and the 16 largest U.S. hotel companies. DIRECTV HOSPITALITY will support major AHLA events, with The Coca-Cola Company’s portfolio expanding over 138 years. Cvent, since 1999, will sponsor event technology, and Jacaruso Enterprises offers sales services and training. LG Electronics USA provides smart hotel TVs ranging from 43 to 86 inches for the U.S. hospitality industry.

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U.S. Hotel Results for Week Ending Dec. 14

🏨 In the U.S. hotel industry, a year-over-year performance increase was reported for Dec. 8-14, 2024, with occupancy up by 8.5% at 59.5%, ADR rising 8.9% to $155.21, and RevPAR growing 18.2% to $92.32. Tampa saw the largest occupancy boost to 84.7% (+33.3%), New York City had the highest ADR increase to $510.13 (+30.1%), and Washington, D.C. experienced the greatest RevPAR jump to $151.18 (+67.6%). San Francisco was the exception, with a RevPAR decline of 16.4% to $131.08.

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