LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 129

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Uniguest Hub Launches to Streamline Digital Communications

📺 In Nashville, Tennessee, Uniguest introduced Uniguest Hub, a platform for streamlining digital communications. Uniguest Hub integrates digital signage, interactive TV, casting, room signage, and wayfinding into a cloud-based CMS for audience engagement. CEO Matt Goche emphasizes the platform's ability to enhance brand presence, offer a return on investment, and support various industries with its modular technologies and comprehensive features.

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Killington Mountain Lodge Names Waterford Hotel Group Operator

🏕 Waterford Hotel Group announced operating the 102-room Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Waterford, Connecticut. The property, providing access to Killington Resort's skiing and seasonal activities, features nearly 3,000 square feet of event space, a pub, outdoor hot tub, fitness center, and Starbucks. Owned by Mission Hill Hospitality, the lodge is the sixth property under their collaboration aiming to offer exceptional guest experiences.

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Rio Hotel & Casino Joins Destination by Hyatt, Completes First Phase of Renovation

🎰 In Las Vegas, the Rio Hotel & Casino, now part of Destination by Hyatt, completed phase one of a $340 million renovation, updating 1,500 rooms in the Ipanema Tower and adding six culinary spots, 220,000 sq ft of meeting space, a revamped pool area, and over 500 new slots and 30 table games. The resort's phase two will modernize the Masquerade Tower. Rio is the largest Hyatt property by room count and the first Destination by Hyatt in Nevada.

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Kimpton Releases Annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2025

🍴 ATLANTA, Georgia—Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, predicts 2025's food and drink trends through its Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast. Expect black tahini, chili crunch fusions, black limes, salted egg yolk, Korean- and Southeast Asia-inspired dishes, and a focus on different oils. Cocktail trends include super juices, vegan milks, freeze-dried powders, classic martini variations, highball variations, and non-alcoholic options. Dining experiences will blend 'newstalgia' and sound immersion.

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CoStar: Holiday Calendar Shift Impacts Weekly U.S. Hotel Industry Performance

🏨 In the U.S. hotel industry, through Nov. 16, 2024, occupancy rose by 1.5% to 63.3%, ADR fell by 1.1% to $154.96, and RevPAR increased by 0.4% to $98.11, from the same period in 2023. Tampa led with occupancy surging to 87.2% (up 30.3%), ADR at $176.73 (up 17.4%), and RevPAR at $154.16 (up 52.9%), driven by Hurricane Milton. Las Vegas and San Francisco saw sharp RevPAR declines of 47.1% to $136.28 and 27.8% to $139.74, respectively, impacted by F1 calendar change.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Names HotelKey as Company’s Tech Platform

🔔 IHG Hotels & Resorts selected HotelKey as its approved cloud-based property management system for limited-service brands in the U.S. and Canada. The announcement came during the 2024 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. HotelKey's platform will enhance performance for IHG brands such as Holiday Inn Express and avid hotels. Deployment at 250 IHG properties is planned by the end of the year, with an aim of 1,500 properties by the end of 2025.

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Choice Hotels Opens First New Construction Property Using Lobby in a Box

📌 Choice Hotels International, Inc. opened the first MainStay Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia, featuring the new Lobby in a Box and Kitchen in a Box packages for extended-stay consumers. The three-story, 77-room property caters to local military, defense contractors, universities, and corporations like Dollar Tree and Northrop Grumman. Developer Ray Patel and Parth Hospitality designed the hotel, with construction by Thor, Jr. Inc. and architecture by Tymoff + Moff Architects. The hotel features over 330 solar panels and was partially financed through an SBA loan for energy efficiency.

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The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista Breaks Ground

🏡 Raines announced the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista for completion in fall 2025, the second in South Carolina. The first Shepherd Hotel opened in Clemson in September 2022. The new hotel will be a 59-key boutique establishment in the historic Columbia Central Fire Station, close to the University of South Carolina. It will employ individuals with intellectual disabilities, partnering with CarolinaLIFE. The project involves Mashburn Construction and Garvin Design Group, with food and beverage by James Beard Nominee Kevin Johnson. Raines, celebrating 35 years in hospitality, expanded its management portfolio by over 20 properties in 2024, acquiring HP Hotels in 2023.

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HHP Acquires Dual-Branded Hyatt Hotel in Charleston

🏠 In Charleston, South Carolina, Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the dual-branded Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston Historic District, marking their 13th and 14th hotel addition and entry into the Charleston market. The property offers 304 rooms, combining 113 Hyatt House extended-stay rooms and 191 Hyatt Place rooms. Built in 2015, it features 16,000 square feet of retail and office space, a 398-space parking garage, 8,600 square feet of meeting space, and a rooftop bar. Renovation and repositioning plans are underway. Avion Hospitality will manage the hotel.

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Waldorf Astoria New York to Open Lex Yard in 2025

🍽 Waldorf Astoria New York's new restaurant, Lex Yard, set to open in spring 2025, is an American Brasserie-style eatery led by Chef Partner Michael Anthony. Located on Lexington Avenue with a two-story format, the restaurant features a downstairs bar and an upstairs dining room, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lex Yard's design by AvroKO resonates with the hotel's 1930s Art Deco style, showcasing fluted columns and custom lighting. Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu or a set seasonal menu with four savory courses and a dessert. The menu emphasizes local ingredients, with a commitment to family farms, local oysters, and sustainably caught seafood. Private dining is available, with two rooms on each floor for up to 16 combined guests.

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