LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 155

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BWH Hotels Appoints Bill Ryan as SVP and Chief Technology Officer

💻 Bill Ryan appointed as senior vice president and chief technology officer at BWH Hotels, overseeing technology and digital strategy, reported by Larry Cuculic, president and CEO. Ryan's career includes 15 years in retail, driving growth at PetSmart, Urban Outfitters, and Backcountry, where he was VP of digital commerce. Holds a business degree from George Washington University and an MBA from Villanova University.

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Hilton’s Annual Trends Report Finds Travelers Will Want High-Impact Experiences in 2025

🏠 In 2024, dubbed the "Year of the Great Recharge," Hilton's Trends Report, after surveying 13,000 travelers across 13 countries and gathering insights from 4,100 team members, reveals a desire for vacations that combine relaxation with adventure. 70% of travelers enjoy being active, with 20% planning outdoor adventures for 2025. 58% revisit childhood destinations with their kids, and 63% want digital room keys. 24% practice digital detox, and solo travelers, 64% of whom value a good book, are surging. Foodie exploration is growing, with 50% booking restaurant reservations before flights, and one in four reduces alcohol intake, reflecting the Tempo Drinking trend. Finally, Hilton's sport sales revenue tripled from 2019 to 2024, 80% from youth or amateur sports.

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Sonesta Essential Rapid City Opens

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened Sonesta Essential Rapid City in Newton, Massachusetts, a 200-room, upper-midscale hotel. Nearby attractions include Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park. The brand, launched in January 2023, offers amenities like elevated bedding, WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Keith Pierce highlighted the rapid growth of Sonesta Essential since its debut.

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Sage Hospitality Group Plans Catbird Hotel, Colorado Springs

🏨 Sage Hospitality Group and Norwood Development Group to build new Catbird Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs, set to break ground in Spring 2025 and complete in Fall 2027. The full-service, independent, extended-stay hotel will feature 180 rooms, dining, meeting spaces, and join the Catbird brand alongside the Denver location opened in 2021. Sage will manage the hotel, with design by DLR Group, OMFGCo, and JNS Architecture + Interior Design. The hotel will offer amenities including a spacious lobby, kitchen, fitness room, rooftop space, and a lending program for items like mopeds and snowboards.

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Peachtree Group Names Brent LeBlanc EVP, Business Development

💰 Brent LeBlanc, with 30 years of hospitality real estate experience, was appointed as the executive vice president of business development at Peachtree Group, aiming to enhance Peachtree's competitive edge. Under his prior role, he helped grow Peachtree's Western U.S. presence and partook in over $4.0 billion in transactions. Peachtree recently exceeded $10 billion in transaction investment value and is focusing on innovation and strategic partnerships for continued expansion and success.

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HEI Hotels & Resorts Adds Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters to Portfolio

🏡 HEI Hotels & Resorts adds Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters to its portfolio, now totaling over 100 properties. Located in Washington, D.C., near the White House, Beacon Hotel boasts 199 guestrooms with 58 kitchenettes, over 10,000 sq ft of event space, and will undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation. HEI manages six properties in the DMV area, including Le Méridien Madison and Hyatt Regency Dulles.

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Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Completes Property-Wide Renovation

🏢 Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and owned by Dreamscape Companies and Centerbridge Partners, announced its renovation completion as part of Sheraton Hotels' global brand revitalization. The hotel features 494 guestrooms and suites, redesigned for work/life balance and guest experience transformation, including modernized design and new service signatures like Gatherings by Sheraton. Upgrades encompass nearly 29,000 square feet of event space, new communal spaces, and food and beverage experiences, such as the Library Restaurant & Lounge and the 28th-floor Skye Lounge with Sora Kitchen. Renovation completed over two years, designed by Looney & Associates, in anticipation of the hotel's centennial in 2025. This is part of a global transformation unveiled in 2018 by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.

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Moxy Hotels Hits 10-Year Milestone, Plans 100 Hotels in Europe by 2026

🌆 Moxy Hotels, under Marriott Bonvoy, plans to hit 100 hotels in Europe by 2025, marking its 10th anniversary since the 2014 Milan launch. The expansion includes 17 new properties, with entries into Spain, Turkey, and Luxembourg. Moxy Barcelona opens in October with 414 rooms and a rooftop pool. Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu debuts in Turkey by year's end, followed by Moxy Izmir. Moxy Luxembourg Airport recently opened. The growth also spans France, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Poland, Serbia, and Germany, with notable openings such as Moxy Warsaw City and Moxy Dublin Docklands.

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Wyndham Rewards Signs Multiyear Sponsorship With Penn State Sports Enterprises

🏀 Wyndham Rewards became the Proud Hotel Rewards Partner of Penn State Athletics, offering ticket packages for football and men’s basketball starting at 35,000 points. The partnership provides Wyndham members access to game-day packages, suite-level tickets, and VIP experiences such as sideline passes and tunnel access. This multi-year sponsorship leverages Penn State's 31 athletics programs and a 775,000-strong alumni association. Michael Shiwdin and Daniel Solomon emphasized the synergy between Penn State's spirit and Wyndham's member engagement.

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District Hospitality Partners Acquires Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel and Executive Meeting Center

🔔 District Hospitality Partners acquired the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, expanding their upscale hotel portfolio. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, next to the Twinbrook Metro station, this 315-room property provides access to downtown Washington D.C. and its airports. Fred Malek, CEO of the firm, plans to renovate guest rooms, bathrooms, and corridors, following a recent upgrade of the meeting space and common areas by the previous owner. The hotel offers 40,000 square feet of event space with 26 rooms, a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, a fitness center, and dining options.

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