LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 150

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HomeTowne Studios Tampa – Airport Opens

🏨 In Tampa, Florida, Red Roof opened HomeTowne Studios Tampa – Airport with Dhruv Management, featuring 124 extended-stay suites, modern amenities, and designed for long-term stays. The hotel showcases a new prototype for updated guestroom aesthetics and operational efficiency. Dhruv Management and Dhruv Development are constructing another HomeTowne Studios in Bradenton and plan four more properties. The Tampa hotel is strategically located near major attractions and airports TPA and PIE.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📈 Linda Vallner appointed VP for EMEA at Cloudbeds, previously COO at dailypoint. Matt Greene returns to Hard Rock Hotel San Diego as Managing Director, served as GM 2008-2011. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort names Richard Elliott as GM, former GM of Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach and Park Hyatt St. Kitts. Nicholas Kuhns becomes GM of Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, overseeing operations. Dan Fitzgerald assigned as Complex Commercial Director for Conrad Punta de Mita and Hilton Los Cabos. Jose Tibbitts promoted to Executive Chef at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. Jake Leslie appointed Director of Food and Beverage at The Chancery Rosewood, formerly at Caesars Palace. Chileno Bay Resort announces Orli del Angel as Executive Chef, Yvan Mucharraz as Culinary Experiences Director, and Santiago Canseco as Director of Food and Beverage.

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IHG Develops New InterContinental Orlando to Open in 2028

🏠 IHG Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments to open the InterContinental Orlando in 2028. The property will be located on Orlando's International Drive and will feature 700 guestrooms, including 84 suites. It will offer five restaurants and bars, a 15,000 square foot spa, fitness center, pool, and roughly 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space. InterContinental Orlando will join over 220 existing InterContinental Hotels and will be the brand's third location in Florida.

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Choice Hotels Shares Details of First SOAR Program Contract

🏨 Choice Hotels International announced the first contract under the SOAR program with Damon Healey of Eternal Companies for converting two Georgia hotels to Suburban Studios, opened May 30. Suburban Studios Columbus Bradley Park has 92 rooms, and Suburban Studios Macon North has 73 rooms. In 2023, Choice's SOAR program signed 28 new franchises, including 9 with African American and 17 with female entrepreneurs. HERtels by Choice, since 2021, has led to 59 female-owned hotels.

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Launches Sky Collection

🏝 The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach introduced its Sky Suite Collection, including a new Sky Penthouse, in 2024. The penthouse, on floors 37-38 and rooftop, features 2,191 square feet, 4.5 bathrooms, a private media room, and a rooftop deck with a pool and hot tub. The Sky Four-Bedroom Suite offers 2,988 square feet and sleeps up to 10. Guests of the Sky Suite Collection receive amenities like roundtrip airport transfer and a dedicated concierge. The resort has enhanced its infinity pools and offers a new skincare attendant service at the pools.

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Sage Hospitality Adds Mercantile Dining & Provision to Portfolio

🍽 Sage Hospitality Group acquired Mercantile Dining & Provision in Denver, Colorado, joining over 50 venues under Sage Restaurant Concepts. Mercantile, opening in 2014, is set for a 2025 renovation. The restaurant accommodates 108 guests plus 75 outdoors. Chef Alex Seidel partners with Sage, focusing on comfort food with a modern twist. Sage COO Justin Fowler oversees operations with Seidel's culinary team, aiming for growth and culinary excellence.

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AAA: Seattle Remains Top Labor Day Weekend Destination

🌍 Seattle, Washington, saw a 30% increase as the top Labor Day weekend destination; domestic travel up 9% and international down 4% from last year. Gas prices averaged $3.81, currently about $3.50. Travel costs: domestic down 2%, international up 11%. Top destinations include Anchorage, Alaska, and European cities. INRIX advises avoiding peak traffic times Thursday and Friday afternoon/evening, suggests morning travel or Saturday afternoon, and early Sunday or Labor Day departures to dodge congestion.

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Marriott Opens 600th Property in the Asia Pacific Excluding China Region

🏨 Marriott International opened its 600th property in the Asia Pacific excluding China with the Adelaide Marriott Hotel in South Australia. This is Marriott International's first property in South Australia, featuring 285 guestrooms and a 150-year-old landmark Adelaide General Post Office (GPO) façade. Since the first Marriott Hotel in the APEC region in Sydney in 1989, the brand has expanded to over 50 operating hotels, with close to 40 in the pipeline. Marriott's growth strategy also includes entering the midscale segment and focusing on community and economic impact, with 95,000 associates in the region and plans for nearly 10% to take new roles within APECs by the end of 2024.

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Valencia Hotel Group Breaks Ground on Caravan Court

🏡 Valencia Hotel Group announced the construction of Caravan Court, set to open in 2026 in Arlington, Texas. The eighth property in their collection, it will feature 145 rooms, 7 suites, and honor the 1960s era in design. Amenities include 5,000 square feet of meeting space, a restaurant, multiple bars, and proximity to the Sports and Entertainment District. The project is in partnership with Division Hotel Management and backed by the Arlington City Council, aiming to boost the local economy.

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Motel 6 – Niagara Falls Opens

🌈 Realstar Hospitality opened a new Motel 6 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, expanding their Canadian network. The hotel features modern guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, WiFi, free parking, an outdoor pool, and an on-site restaurant. Located near Horseshoe Falls, Skylon Tower, and Fallsview Casino, it offers easy access to the New York border via Rainbow International Bridge.

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