LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 128

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Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound Names Concord Hospitality Manager

🏖️ Concord Hospitality partners with Margaritaville Resorts & Hotels to manage Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound in Tampa, Florida. The 123-key waterfront hotel features two restaurants, a resort-style pool, and is located on a private 220-acre island, 30 minutes from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This marks Concord's first Margaritaville partnership, adding to its nearly 40 years of hospitality experience.

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Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach Opens

📌 Driftwood Hospitality Management opened Delta Hotels by Marriott in West Palm Beach, Florida, targeting regional hospitality and economic growth. The launch featured a ribbon-cutting event with COO Bryan Postema, Sagar Desai, Mayor Keith James, and CEO Milton Segarra. Previously a Holiday Inn, the revamped hotel offers a Florida Fusion menu at The Dive Bar, over 8,200 sq ft of meeting space, and proximity to transportation hubs like Palm Beach International Airport and Interstate 95.

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Five Star Hospitality Management Names Kimberly Rowell Executive Vice President

🏥 Kimberly Rowell, with over 35 years in hospitality, joined Five Star Hospitality Management as Executive Vice President in February 2023. Dream Capital named Justin Patel as Senior Associate, who has experience with 20+ hotels and a finance degree from the University of Tennessee. Five Star pursues acquisitions with major brands like Hilton and Marriott in challenging markets.

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Ashford Hospitality Trust Converts Le Pavillon Hotel to Tribute Portfolio

🌏 Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. converted the 226-room Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans to a Tribute Portfolio property. The hotel, built in 1907 and part of Historic Hotels of America, underwent a $19 million renovation. Upgrades included the hotel lobby bar, now Bar 1803, inspired by the city's French roots. Located near the French Quarter, it's positioned for Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras in 2025 to boost its profile.

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Sage Hospitality Group Adds Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge to Portfolio

🏠 In Denver, Colorado, Sage Hospitality Group has added Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton, to its portfolio, located by Peak 9’s QuickSilver Super 6 Chairlift. The 205-key property has undergone a complete renovation. Daniel del Olmo, president of Sage Hospitality Group, aims to make the group America's favorite lifestyle hospitality company. Hotel Alpenrock offers year-round vacation activities, 205 rooms and suites, and a mountain lifestyle experience. Sage Restaurant Concepts will manage Edwin and Canary, two new outlets for the winter season at the hotel.

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SBA Appoints Kevin Carey to Small Business Lending Advisory Council

📌 Kevin Carey, COO and Senior Executive VP of AHLA, has been appointed to the SBA's Small Business Lending Advisory Council in Washington, DC. The Council aims to advise on capital availability for small businesses, particularly in underserved communities, and to enhance small business lending practices. Carey brings expertise to support over 33,000 small business hotels in the U.S. The Council is part of SBA's efforts to boost access to capital and address lending barriers.

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Rosen Hotels & Resorts, AHLA Release Statements on Passing of Harris Rosen

🏥 Harris Rosen, founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, passed away at 85. Vice president Frank Santos announced his death, highlighting Rosen's philanthropy in education, health, and fighting cancer. Rosen was revered by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) for his contributions to the hotel industry and his philanthropic work. His generosity founded the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida, recently ranked first nationally for five consecutive years. A private Celebration of Life will be held by the family.

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Fairmont Breakers Long Beach Opens

🏠 Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, refurbished after a multi-million-dollar transformation, opened in downtown Long Beach, 25 miles south of Los Angeles. Built in 1926, the hotel boasts new public spaces, 185 guestrooms, 22 suites, a spa, rooftop bar, and two signature restaurants. Rooms range from 287-790 square feet. Dining includes the Sky Room, established in 1938, and Nettuno, offering Italian cuisine. The hotel features a 10,000-square-foot spa, nearly 10,000 square feet of event space, and a 24-hour fitness center. It is part of Fairmont's portfolio of over 30 hotels in development.

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IDeaS Releases Annual Trends Report for 2025

🏨 IDeaS, a SAS company, released its "5 Predictions That Will Shape Hospitality in 2025" report, with insights from hoteliers and tech partners. Predictions include a "generational changing of the guard," addressing travel demand from Baby Boomers to Millennials; new opportunities in experiential travel to combat over-tourism; increased online booking for events; investment in AI for revenue management; and accelerated cloud migration for hotel systems. Klaus Kohlmayr emphasizes the need for data-driven insights and innovative solutions to enhance guest experiences and stay competitive. Partners contributing insights include Amadeus, Bookassist, and Sabre Hospitality, among others.

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Partners With Ginori 1735

🏡 St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and porcelain brand Ginori 1735 announced a global partnership with the first Café Ginori opening on November 26, 2024, in Florence. The initiative expands in early 2025 to The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, with more sites to follow. The collaboration combines Italian craftsmanship with St. Regis's luxury, offering a multi-sensory dining journey and over 25 signature Italian dishes. The partnership, marking Ginori 1735's entry into textiles, will extend across Marriott International's Luxury Group in 2025.

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