LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 160

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NewcrestImage Acquires DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

🏨 NewcrestImage acquired the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown in Ohio, represented by Hunter Hotel Advisors' Senior Vice Presidents Tim Osborne and Spencer Davidson. The 15-floor hotel, near Ohio State Capital and the Greater Columbus Convention Center, features 194 all-suite guestrooms with two rooms for separate living, sleeping, and kitchenette areas. Amenities include concierge services, a business center, a fitness center, a lounge, and a full-service restaurant, plus nearly 7,000 square feet of conference space.

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Graduate Brand Officially Joins Hilton Honors Program

🔗 Graduate Hotels has joined Hilton's 24 brands, allowing guests at its 34 properties in the US and UK to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points. The first Hilton Honors Experience will be at Graduate by Hilton Auburn, Alabama. The program offers access to various events, including a college football weekend. New properties include Graduate by Hilton Princeton, the first hotel in Princeton, NJ, in over 90 years, and Graduate by Hilton Auburn, the brand's first in Alabama with 177 rooms. Graduate by Hilton emphasizes local university culture while providing Hilton Honors benefits.

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Stonebridge Promotes Chris Cheney to SVP of Commercial Services

🎓 Chris Cheney promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Services at Stonebridge Companies, LLC in Denver, Colorado. Cheney joined the company in 2007, served as a general manager, and became director of revenue management in 2011. Under his leadership, 77% of Stonebridge hotels achieved or exceeded 100% market share penetration, with an average market share of 109%. His industry roles include HSMAI boards and the Denver Tourism Improvement District Board, with an education in international business and music from Friends University.

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Cloudbeds to Show New Platform Layer at Upcoming Conference

🏠 Cloudbeds to launch Cloudbeds Intelligence, an AI and machine learning layer for hospitality management, at the Passport User Conference on October 23, 2024, in SAN DIEGO, California. Designed to enhance hotel revenue, efficiency, and guest experience by breaking down silos and enabling data-driven decisions. CEO Adam Harris to showcase its capabilities in optimizing property performance and profitability.

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Hilton Signs Management Agreement for Hotel Conversion in Frankfurt, Germany

🏠 Hilton announced the signing of the 225-room Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch, with an opening set for October 2024. Located within a 15-minute drive from Frankfurt's city center, main train station, and international airport. The location boasts a historical significance dating back to 1586. The property will undergo renovations, featuring 18 meeting spaces, two ballrooms, and leisure facilities including pools, saunas, and tennis courts. This will be Hilton's ninth hotel in Frankfurt.

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Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown Completes Renovation

🏠 Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown completed a multi-million dollar renovation including guestrooms, dining outlets, meeting spaces, and lobby upgrades, along with a new executive club lounge, ski closet, and coffee outlet (215 West). Located near the Delta Center and Salt Palace Convention Center, the hotel has over 15,000 square feet of event space. Decorated by Hale Collective, the 381-key hotel's refresh incorporates Scandinavian and local natural landscape influences. The next renovation phase, including pool area and coffee shop updates, is expected by early 2025.

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Noble House Hotels & Resorts Adds Snake River Sporting Club to Managed Portfolio

📍 Noble House Hotels & Resorts expanded its portfolio with Snake River Sporting Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, increasing its North American holdings to 29 properties. The club offers various real estate options and amenities across nearly 1,000 acres, including a golf course and equestrian center. The Sylvan Lodge, a new full-service hotel featuring rooms, condos, a wellness center, and spa, is being developed on the property with furnishings from RH and local artisans. Noble House aims to enhance its presence in Wyoming and offer luxury outdoor health and wellness experiences.

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Red Roof Opens 700th Property in Jamaica, New York

📌 Red Roof opened its 700th property in Jamaica, New York with an investment over $20 million. The 86-room Red Roof PLUS+ Jamaica, owned by Steven Mendel, is pet-friendly and close to JFK Airport. Another property, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Tampa – Airport, owned by Vijay Patel, is the first to use a new prototype introduced in 2021, offering 124 extended-stay suites. Both openings mark significant milestones for the company, illustrating its commitment to brand elevation and value.

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Cvent Acquires Marketing Tech Company Splash

📈 TYSONS, Virginia—Cvent acquired event marketing technology company Splash, which is used by over 500 organizations, including more than 60 Fortune 1000 companies. Splash's platform supports marketers in creating branded, measurable events to drive business. This acquisition enables Cvent to offer tools that enhance engagement, streamline event registration, and integrate with existing MarTech stacks. Cvent and Splash aim to boost event marketing success for businesses globally.

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

🏨 U.S. hotel industry sees positive yearly comparisons as of August 31, 2024, with occupancy at 63.9% (↑1.9%), ADR at $153.67 (↑1.6%), and RevPAR at $98.18 (↑3.6%). Tampa leads with occupancy jump (↑15.2% to 61.7%), while Seattle boasts ADR boost (↑12.5% to $218.08). In contrast, San Francisco faces RevPAR drop (↓22.2% to $122.95) alongside Oahu Island (↓10.3% to $194.51).

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