LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 154

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Aperture Hotels Names Patrick Short Chief Operating Officer

📌 Patrick Short has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Aperture Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia. Short brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality operations and was previously president at Peachtree Hospitality Management, where he expanded the portfolio to 100 hotels and over 10,000 rooms. He holds a degree from The University of Wisconsin-Stout and an MBA from Argosy University. With a proven track record across more than 25 brands and 30 states, Short's expertise includes full-service, select-service, and extended-stay hotels.

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Hilton Plans Three Hotels to Open in 2025-26 in Portugal

📍 Hilton announces the opening of three new hotels in Portugal for 2025 and 2026 under Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton brands. Canopy by Hilton Vilamoura Marina opens in 2026 with 155 rooms, Tapestry Collection's Santo André Beach Hotel in 2025 with 44 rooms, and DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon Airport in 2025 with 199 rooms and 20 suites. The expansion is due to high tourism demand in Portugal and is expected to create approximately 325 jobs.

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Green Key Global Names First Board Members and Chair

🏛 In Washington, Green Key Global announced its first board and appointed Heather McCrory as chair, a veteran with 40 years in hospitality. The board, formed by AHLA and HAC in April, includes sustainability professionals from Highgate, Hotel Association of Canada, AHLA, Marriott Hotels, Choice Hotels Canada, and Ecolab. Green Key's certification program has seen year-over-year growth since April, with new 2024 participants like Marriott International, Choice Hotels, and Four Seasons. The board aims to expand hotel sustainability certification across North America.

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Sonesta Essential Augusta Opens

🏠 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Sonesta Essential Augusta, a 57-room hotel in Augusta, Georgia. The newly renovated hotel is part of the Sonesta Essential brand, which launched over a year ago. Sonesta Essential Augusta had a soft launch earlier this year and caters to golf enthusiasts, being situated near the Masters Tournament location. The brand offers amenities such as elevated bedding, WiFi, hot breakfast, all-day coffee, and a fitness center.

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Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead Completes Guestroom Renovation

🏠 Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead completed renovation of 439 guestrooms, including 21 suites. The highlight is the Grand Peach Suite, a two-bedroom suite spanning 1,200 square feet on the 25th floor. Renovations added Pure Wellness hypoallergenic rooms and amenities from Balmain Paris. Further renovations, focusing on the lobby and public spaces, will commence in fall. Kristi Cotten-Morris, the General Manager, emphasizes luxury and functionality in this multi-phase renovation.

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Davidson Hospitality Group Expands in the Caribbean

🌎 Davidson Hospitality Group now operates two interconnected resorts in Frenchman’s Reef, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Westin Beach Resort & Spa and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach, both reopening in 2023 after a major $400 million renovation. The resorts boast 486 rooms and suites, 85,000 square feet of meeting space, 10 dining venues, four pools, a Heavenly Spa, and a fitness studio. Extras include a 65' catamaran, speedboats, and a kids club, ensuring diverse experiences for guests.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Lifts Year Over Year

🏨 U.S. hotel industry reports year-over-year growth with occupancy at 69.4% (up 0.8%), ADR at $159.63 (up 0.6%), and RevPAR at $110.84 (up 1.3%) for the week of July 28 - August 3, 2024, according to CoStar. Houston leads with occupancy rising 28.1% to 75.8% and RevPAR jumping 45.7% to $93.88. Both Houston and Philadelphia saw ADR grow 13.7%, reaching $123.82 and $161.02, respectively. Anaheim and Los Angeles experienced the sharpest RevPAR declines, dropping 12% and 10.7% to $171.55 and $158.64, respectively.

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Choice Hotels Reports Q2 2024 Results

💰 Choice Hotels International reported a 2% revenue increase to $435.2 million in Q2 2024, with net income up 3% to $87.1 million. Adjusted net income slightly decreased by 0.4% to $88.8 million, whereas adjusted EPS grew by 5% to $1.84. The adjusted EBITDA reached a record $161.7 million, a 6% rise. The global pipeline expanded by 22% to over 114,000 rooms, with hotel openings up by 20%. Franchise agreements increased by 8%, and international room numbers grew by 1.6%. Shares worth $296.2 million were repurchased, and $28.9 million in dividends were paid out in the first half of 2024.

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Noble Investment Group Acquires Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront

🏖 Noble Investment Group acquired the Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront in Atlanta, Georgia, and will enhance all guestrooms, public areas, and meeting spaces. Jacksonville, known for its business-friendly environment and recreational activities, provides access to demand generators like the Mayo Clinic and Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Florida HQ. Dustin Fisher of Noble Investment sees Jacksonville as a city poised to outperform the broader economy.

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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Completes First Phase of Renovation

🏖 Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island in South Carolina celebrated the completion of phase one renovations, featuring 340 redesigned guestrooms, during a ribbon-cutting event. Renovations began in December 2023 and introduced upgrades like revitalized bathrooms, coastal-inspired furnishings, and modern amenities such as flat-screen LCD televisions. Phase two, expected to finish by May 2025, will enhance ballrooms, meeting spaces, dining, a new hot tub, an adult pool, private cabanas, and bars. The resort offers 24 room types, including the Palmetto Suite with two private balconies and a jetted spa tub. Situated within the Shipyard community, it allows access to the clubhouse, tennis courts, and six golf courses, and is 8.5 miles from Hilton Head Airport.

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