LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 171

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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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Kimpton Santo Hotel Shares Opening Details

🏡 Kimpton Santo Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, set to open on August 29, 2024, as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury collection, will feature 347 guestrooms, including 16 suites, a rooftop pool, and 13,000 square feet of event space with two ballrooms. The hotel is located at the intersection of the city's arts and business districts, merging a historic 19th-century schoolhouse with modern amenities. The property will also offer four food and beverage outlets, including Dean's Steak & Seafood housed in a restored historic building.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Remained Mostly Flat in July

🏨 In July 2024, U.S. hotel industry's occupancy was 68.8% (a decrease of 0.5% from July 2023), ADR was $161.69 (an increase of 0.5%), and RevPAR stood flat at $111.18. Oahu Island led the Top 25 Markets with occupancy at 88.3% (up 4.5%), ADR at $310.46 (up 1.4%), and RevPAR at $274.13 (up 5.9%). The lowest occupancies were in Phoenix (56.9%) and New Orleans (58.9%). Top 25 Markets surpassed other markets in occupancy and ADR.

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BWH Hotels Picks Canary Technologies to Run Guest Management System

📱 BWH Hotels partners with Canary Technologies to modernize guest experiences using an AI-driven guest management system. The platform includes Mobile Check-In, Smart Checkout, Dynamic Upsells, Guest Messaging, Digital Tipping, and Digital Compendium. Canary’s CEO, Harman Singh Narula, emphasizes the necessity of digital touchpoints in hospitality. BWH Hotels' President and CEO, Larry Cuculic, highlights the goal to meet today's travelers' needs through this tech-driven service expansion, positioning BWH Hotels at the forefront of hospitality innovation.

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Park Hyatt New York Shares Renovation Details

🏡 Park Hyatt New York invests multi-million dollars in enhancements, including a 500-square-foot "Manhattan Suite" atop the 25-story hotel, featuring Rossano Ferretti salon, Spa Nalai, suite upgrades, and a New York-themed experience. The top-floor suite offers two guestrooms with 140-square-foot balconies, combining into a three-bedroom space with 3.5 bathrooms, a living area, wet bar, butler’s kitchen, and private office. The suite boasts 18-foot windows, Le Labo amenities, Toto electric toilets, and AI-powered beds. Salon relocated in June; Spa Nalai reopens in fall, and suites with fireplaces and terraces revamped by January.

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Lodging Econometrics: Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record High

🏨 Global Construction Pipeline reached record 15,453 projects with 2,395,726 rooms, up 6% and 4% YOY respectively. Projects under construction hit 6,265 (up 2% YOY) with 1,115,989 rooms (up 1% YOY). In the next 12 months, 3,972 projects/545,764 rooms to start (up 8% YOY); early planning stages saw 5,216 projects/733,973 rooms (up 10% YOY). Upper midscale, upscale, and midscale make up 65% of pipeline; luxury up 13% YOY. Top countries: USA (6,095 projects/713,151 rooms), China (3,815 projects/699,786 rooms), India, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. Top cities: Dallas (189 projects/22,392 rooms), Atlanta (159 projects/18,522 rooms), Chengdu. In H1 2024, 948 hotels/135,579 rooms opened, with a forecast of 2,534 hotels/372,686 rooms in 2024, 2,756 hotels/429,120 rooms in 2025, and 2,812 hotels/430,355 rooms in 2026.

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Sonesta Names Christopher Trick Chief Marketing & Performance Officer

💸 Christopher Trick appointed as chief marketing and performance officer at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Newton, Massachusetts. Prior to this, Trick served four years as Sonesta's SVP and CMO. With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, he has worked with Marriott, Wyndham, La Quinta, IHG, and Red Lion Hotels. Sonesta recently relaunched its website and introduced the Sonesta Travel Pass program in March. CEO John Murray praises Trick’s strategic vision and innovative marketing solutions.

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AHLA Releases Statement About FTC Rule Block in Texas

📄 On April 23, 2024, the FTC issued a rule to ban noncompete agreements, which was halted by Texas Judge Ada Brown on August 20, 2024, following legal challenges. The AHLA praised the decision that hinders FTC overreach on a practice traditionally governed by state law. The blocked rule, initially set for a September 4, 2024, start, faced opposition from business groups emphasizing over 200 years of state regulation.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Mixed Performance Results Year-Over-Year

🏨 U.S. hotel industry reports mixed year-over-year data as of August 17, 2024. Nationwide, occupancy slightly decreased by 0.2% to 66.9%, whereas average daily rate (ADR) rose by 1.0% to $156.35, and revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by 0.9% to $104.54. Houston led with the highest increases: occupancy up 34.3% to 75.3%, ADR up 14.5% to $121.89, and RevPAR up 53.8% to $91.73. In contrast, San Francisco and Atlanta faced the steepest RevPAR declines of 13.8% and 11.3%, reaching $143.39 and $69.43, respectively.

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Knowland: Louisville Doubles Year-Over-Year Event Volume Growth

📈 Louisville, Kentucky, saw a 94.9% YOY event volume growth, ranking in the top five secondary markets for the fifth time this year. It averaged 4,935 square feet and 119 attendees for events. Philadelphia led the top 25 markets with a 27.7% growth in July, driven by a National Education Association event. Secondary markets grew by 6.9% on average, surpassing the top 25 markets' 3.6%. Denver, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Phoenix also reported significant growth in event volumes, ranging from 12.8% to 27.2%.

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