LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 13

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AHLA Foundation Raises Over $1.1 Million at Night of a Thousand Stars Fundraising Gala

🏆 WASHINGTON—2026 Star of the Industry Award winners were announced at the Night of a Thousand Stars Gala in Los Angeles, where 400 industry leaders gathered. The event, hosted by AHLA and AHLA Foundation, raised over $1.1M for career development in hospitality. Mit Shah was honored with the 2026 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. Key awardees include Anntoinette Peterson (Cleveland, OH), Brandon Markle (Lansing, MI), Daniel De La Cruz (Santa Barbara, CA), and Jazmen Wilkerson (Baltimore, MD).

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Comfort Suites Sarasota Siesta Key

🏨 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 97-room Comfort Suites Sarasota Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. The hotel, built in 2013, spans approximately 3.72 acres and is located near Siesta Key Beach. Despite challenges from Hurricanes Helen and Milton, the property attracted multiple bids above target pricing, highlighting the market's strength. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, business center, and fitness center, boosting its appeal to potential buyers.

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HHM Hotels Appoints Two Senior Executives

📈 PHILADELPHIA, January 2026: HHM Hotels appoints Luke Callinan as Senior VP of Investments and Alexandra Lalos Church as Senior VP of Business Development. The company has expanded its investments with over 30 joint ventures and added over 12 third-party management deals recently. Callinan, former principal at Kasa Living, and Lalos Church, previously managing director at Hodges Ward Elliott, join to enhance investment strategies and growth opportunities.

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Choice Hotels Announces Record International Growth in 2025

📈 Choice Hotels International reported a 13% growth in rooms internationally in 2025, reaching almost 160,000 rooms. They opened 66 extended-stay hotels in the U.S., with WoodSpring Suites adding 28 and Everhome Suites celebrating its 25th opening in Somerset, New York. The upscale segment added 27 hotels; key international expansions included 15 Comfort hotels in France and 7 MainStay Suites in Australia. In total, 247 U.S. franchise agreements were awarded.

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Hyatt Finishes 2025 With Record Global Pipeline and Most U.S. Room Signings in Five Years

🏨 Chicago, 2025: Hyatt Hotels recorded a 7% increase in its pipeline, achieving 148,000 rooms globally. The World of Hyatt loyalty program reached over 63 million members, with a 13% rise in members staying over 50 nights yearly. The U.S. saw a 30% jump in signings with 80% new builds, while Asia Pacific, notably India and Indonesia, showed significant growth. Luxury and Lifestyle portfolios expanded with new openings scheduled across the globe through 2031.

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Marriott International Shares Company-Wide Milestones From 2025

🏨 Marriott International achieved substantial growth in 2025, adding over 700 properties and nearly 100,000 rooms, with net room growth of 4.3%. The company signed nearly 1,200 deals globally, including record highs in CALA, APEC, and Greater China. The midscale segment grew by over 50%, with 216 open properties. Luxury deals reached 114, with significant signings in EMEA. Marriott also completed 55 branded residential deals, marking a 50% increase from the previous year.

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Hilton Details Net Unit Growth and Development Momentum in 2025

📈 Hilton, in 2025, added nearly 800 hotels and 100,000 rooms, achieving a 6.7% net unit growth. 🌍 With more than 3,700 hotels under development, totaling over 520,000 rooms, Hilton signed 1,000 new hotels or 140,000 rooms. New brands include Apartment Collection and Outset Collection. 🚪 Over 1,000 luxury hotels are globally operational, with 200 new properties in 2025. 🌟 Hilton operates 9,000 hotels in 143 countries, welcoming 233 million guests in 2025. 📈

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IHG and Ruby Group Announce First U.S. Ruby Hotel

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts and Ruby Group will launch the first U.S. Ruby Hotel in downtown Chicago, transforming the Inn of Chicago building into a 22-story hotel with 412 rooms. Renovations start in late 2026, with an opening planned for 2027. The project, led by Ruby Group and Berk Properties, includes a rooftop terrace and reimagined public spaces to reflect Ruby’s brand. This marks a significant U.S. debut, emphasizing efficient design and operational centralization.

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Hunter Closes Over $1.8 Billion in Hotel Transactions in 2025

📈 Hunter Advisors closed 2025 with over $1.8 billion in transaction volume across 136 hotels, including $550 million in Q4. Noteworthy deals involved AC San Diego, Hyatt Place Athens, and Aloft Hotels in Texas. Capital markets improved with $300 million placements, focusing on lifestyle and premium select-service segments. Despite election-related delays in late 2024, Hunter's strategic advisory approach helped align pricing and strategy for transactions, sustaining momentum into 2026 with a robust pipeline.

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New Wyndham Report Highlights Rise of AI and Confidence in Industry Outlook

💻 January 2026, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts released its Owner Trends Report. 🌐 Nearly 98% of hotel owners have adopted AI, with only 32% integrating it across operations. 🔍 73% seek more guidance, with 89% finding brand partnerships beneficial. 💡 AI aids operational (64%) and energy efficiency (54%). 🔮 90% of hoteliers are optimistic about 2026, while 79% plan expansion. 🚀 61% foresee easier financing, and 65% value loyalty programs for success.

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