LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 136

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Machine & Taconic Capital Add Hollywood Volume, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

🏠 Los Angeles, California—Machine Investment Group and Taconic Capital launched Hollywood VOLUME, a Tribute Portfolio hotel, in Hollywood’s Vinyl District. Opened in 2021, the former tommie Hollywood has 212 guest rooms, including seven one-bedroom suites with 12-foot ceilings. Features include floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and city or Hollywood Hills views. Amenities include late-night menus, VOLUME Cafe, and pregame packages. KA’TEEN, the Yucatan-inspired restaurant, provides live music and weekly events, while the rooftop bar, Desert 5 Spot, offers Cowboy Karaoke and other live entertainment. Managed by Ten Five Hospitality.

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‘LG Channels’ to Launch on Hotel TVs, Enhancing Guest Experience

📺 At the 2024 Hospitality Show in San Antonio, TX, LG Business Solutions USA introduced LG Channels on its smart hotel TVs and set-top boxes. Over 95 FAST LG Channels offer live news, sports, movies, and more without extra hardware. ION, The Hill TV, Movie-Sphere by Lionsgate, Deal or No Deal, World Poker Tour, and 20+ Stingray Music channels are included. Hoteliers, through integrators, can personalize channel selections for guests.

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The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel Opens on New York City’s Upper East Side

🏡 The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, opens on NYC's Upper East Side offering 70 guestrooms, 30 suites, 14 residences, and the first NY Casa Tua eatery. Owned by Reuben Brothers, with interiors by Martin Brudnizki, the property nears its 100th birthday, showcasing a chic lifestyle and cultural mainstay through art and design. Signature suites, up to 2,000 sq ft, reflect Central Park's bridges, and the Surrey Spa features Sisley Paris treatments. The Surrey provides luxury living with access to a private roof terrace and exclusive hotel amenities.

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Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy Takes Flight on Nov. 14

🏨 Hotel Polaris, managed by CoralTree Hospitality, is opening on Nov. 14 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, featuring 375 rooms, flight simulators, K9 Cadets dog-friendly program, and Junior Cadets kids' activities. The resort-style hotel offers six dining experiences, including Pamela's and The Aviator Bar, and a full-service Ascend Spa & Wellness center. Introductory offers include the "Countdown to Takeoff" package starting at $235 per night, bookable by Oct. 31, 2024, for stays through March 2025, and a "Holidays for Heroes" special with rates starting at $153 per night for stays through Jan. 4, 2025, for first responders and military, which includes the third night free. Located 30 minutes from Colorado Springs Airport, Hotel Polaris celebrates its location with unique services and programs.

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AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Reston to Open in January 2025

🏛 AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Reston in Northern Virginia, operated by Donohoe Hospitality Services, is scheduled to open in January 2025. The dual-branded hotel will feature 267 guestrooms across 16 floors—120 rooms in the Residence Inn with fully equipped kitchens and 147 in the AC Hotel with modern design. Amenities include 11,300 square feet of meeting space, indoor pool, fitness facility, restaurant, and rooftop bar. Located in Reston Town Center, it offers proximity to retailers, restaurants, cinema, events, and the Silver Line Metro connecting to Washington Dulles International Airport. Extended-stay travelers can enjoy 650-square-foot studios at the Residence Inn, while the AC Hotel caters to business travelers. SEVEN Restaurant & Bar and SYN Rooftop Bar & Lounge will provide dining and cocktail experiences.

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Wyndham Expands Extended Stay Lineup, Teams with Reside on Wyndham Residences in the U.S.

🏠 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchisor, enters a 10-year development relationship with Reside to launch residence-style hotels in U.S. cities like Houston and Washington, D.C. Wyndham Residence debuts in the U.S. with five hotels open or under development. Reside operates in 60 countries, complementing Wyndham's extended-stay segment with brands like ECHO Suites, Hawthorn, and WaterWalk. New locations include Reside Seattle Downtown (55 rooms), Reside Houston Downtown (79 rooms), and upcoming hotels in New Orleans (22 rooms), and two in Washington, D.C. (81 and 67 rooms, respectively).

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AHLA Foundation Distributes Scholarship Funding to Hospitality Programs

🎓 AHLA Foundation has distributed nearly $1 million in scholarships to 369 students across 88 colleges and universities. Since 1953, the Foundation has awarded over $16 million in academic scholarships. In addition to the academic program, over $30,000 was granted to 20+ freshmen as part of a pilot program involving Frederick Community College, Northampton Community College, and Valencia College. The initiative supports hospitality students and encourages enrollment in hospitality programs.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Shows Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons

🏨 U.S. hotel industry reported positive growth in October 2024 compared to 2023, with occupancy at 70.1% (up 1.6%), ADR at $169.85 (up 2.5%), and RevPAR at $119.01 (up 4.2%). Tampa occupancy surged by 23.6% to 83.7% due to Hurricane Milton. Miami led in ADR and RevPAR increases, at $245.28 (up 29.9%) and $179.72 (up 35.5%), respectively, driven by Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and Adobe MAX 2024. Las Vegas and Denver saw RevPAR declines of 19.5% to $192.14 and 12.5% to $105.98, respectively.

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Cloudbeds Plans ‘Smart Hospitality Engine’ Addition to Its Platform

💻 Cloudbeds, in San Diego, California, is integrating a "smart hospitality engine" called Cloudbeds Intelligence, harnessing multimodal and causal AI to provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations for hotel operations. This platform aims to boost RevPAR by up to 15% and occupancy rates by 10%. Co-founder and CEO Adam Harris believes this will redefine hospitality decision-making, enabling dynamic room rates and targeted marketing campaigns. Head of Machine Learning Amit Popat states it will also enhance profitability through predictive marketing and personalized guest experiences.

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IHG’s Atwell Suites Expands Across the United States With Three Upcoming Openings

🏨 Atwell Suites expands in the U.S. with new hotels in Kansas City, Missouri, now open with 104 rooms; Henderson, Nevada, opening early November with 90 rooms; and Fort Worth, Texas, also opening in November with 96 rooms. IHG plans to open more than 50 Atwell Suites properties, targeting destinations like Las Vegas, Nevada; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Cheyenne, Wyoming. These hotels cater to longer stays with a blend of business and leisure amenities, featuring workspaces, huddle areas, and unique design elements.

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