LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 16

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AHLA Foundation Shares 2026 Board of Trustees

📚 The AHLA Foundation has announced its 2026 Board of Trustees, with Anu Saxena from Hilton Supply Management serving a second term as chair. This board aims to enhance workforce development in the hospitality industry. Key officers include Joan Bottarini from Hyatt as vice chair and Joseph Bojanowski from PM Hotel Group as secretary/treasurer. The board includes notable members from Marriott, My Place Hotels, and Xenia Hotels & Resorts, among others.

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Crestline Adds Two Orlando Hotels to Its Portfolio

🏨 Crestline Hotels & Resorts will manage two 200-room hotels, SpringHill Suites and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites, both located along Orlando's International Drive. These hotels offer amenities like complimentary breakfast, free high-speed WiFi, and outdoor pools. Fairfield includes a kid’s splash zone, and SpringHill features a heated pool and event space for 45 people. Both properties provide ergonomic workspaces and are near major attractions like SeaWorld, Walt Disney World, and Universal Orlando Resort.

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AAHOA Honors Legacy of Founding Member Ravi Patel Following His Passing

📅 Ravi Patel, former AAHOA chairman (1992-93), passed away. He was a founding member and chairman of SREE Hotels. Ravi began his hospitality career in 1980 in Florence, SC, transforming a motel into a successful EconoLodge. He lived in Charlotte, NC, and built over 30 hotels. Patel was key in AAHOA’s early days, focusing on empowering hoteliers. AAHOA celebrates his legacy and extends condolences to his family and the SREE Hotels community.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts appointed Mark Sergot as chief development officer for the Americas. Operto named Tim Major as CEO, focusing on AI for hotels. Noble Investment promoted Emily Feeney to vice president. AIC Hotel Group appointed Delia Osegueda as VP of global partnerships. OKANA Resort welcomed Natalia Arbelaez as director of partnerships. These appointments reflect ongoing leadership changes across the hospitality industry, highlighting a focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence.

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Noble Investment Group Promotes Emily Feeney to Vice President

📈 Emily Feeney has been promoted to Vice President at Noble Investment Group in Atlanta, Georgia. She leads the capital markets and transactions team, enhancing Noble's capital strategy and portfolio execution. Her new role includes overseeing financing initiatives, lender engagement, and transaction closings. Mit Shah, Noble's CEO, and Adi Bhoopathy, managing partner, praise her leadership, credibility, and disciplined execution. This promotion highlights her significant impact on Noble's business operations.

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Coury Hospitality Details Portfolio Growth Amid 40th Anniversary

🏨 Coury Hospitality celebrated its 40th anniversary in Dallas, Texas, highlighting its growth in 2025. The company doubled its portfolio to 42 hotels, expanding into California, Chicago, Atlantic City, and Florida. Key renovations included converting Southlake's Cambria Hotel to The Elmore Hotel under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, and repositioning The Loom Hotel in Rhode Island to Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. Future plans include doubling Hotel Vin in Grapevine, Texas, and opening Hotel Vin Rogers in Arkansas in 2026.

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Hotel Heron Joins Curio Collection by Hilton

🏨 Hotel Heron in Alexandria, Virginia, transitions to the Curio Collection by Hilton with its 134 rooms managed by Aparium Group. This marks the second Curio Collection property in the DMV region, offering guests Hilton Honors benefits. The hotel, known for its Mid-Atlantic cuisine at KILN, craft cocktails at Francis Hall, and a rooftop view of the Potomac, aims to maintain its local charm while reaching a broader audience.

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Stonebridge Adds Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, to Its Portfolio

🏖 Stonebridge, a management company, added Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas, to its portfolio. This 186-acre resort features 335 rooms, including 32 cottages and 303 suites. Amenities include 60,000+ sq. ft. of meeting space, eight dining options, a fitness center, spa, tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, a three-acre waterpark, and an 80-slip marina. Stonebridge aims to enhance cash flow and performance, aligning with its integrated resort model.

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Drury Hotels Announces Development of New Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee

🏨 Drury Hotels is building a new 180-room Drury Plaza Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, set to open in October 2026. This will be their fourth Nashville location and seventh in Tennessee. The hotel, located in Century Farms, offers amenities like free breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, an indoor pool, and over 1,500 square feet of meeting space. The flexible policies for event cancellations make it a convenient choice for travelers and event planners.

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Cronheim Hotel Capital Secures Loan for Construction of Condo-Hotel at Penn State University

🏠 Cronheim Hotel Capital (CHC) secures $40MM+ for constructing Nittany Residence Club, a 70-unit luxury condominium-hotel near Penn State's main campus. Located in State College, it's the borough's first condo-hotel allowing owners rental income. Strong pre-sales reported due to limited hotel supply. Scholar Hotels will manage operations. The project offers amenities like 24/7 security and fitness center. Spearheaded by Penn State alumni, it combines residential and hospitality elements.

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