LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 180

1 min

Hilton Garden Inn Charlestown | Mt. Pleasant Completes Renovation

🏡 Hilton Garden Inn Charleston | Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina completed a renovation of all guestrooms, suites, public areas, and event spaces. Located between historic downtown Charleston and Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island beaches, it offers 133 guestrooms and more than 5,000 square feet of meeting space. Amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool with a rooftop deck and fire pit, 24-hour business center, complimentary internet, and dining options such as the Garden Grille and Bar.

2 min

Groups360 Launches GroupSync Planner+, a Booking Resource for Meetings & Events

📈 In Nashville, Tennessee, Groups360 introduced GroupSync Planner+, a hotel planning and booking tool for enterprise-level event organizers. The web-based GroupSync marketplace showcases live availability at over 25,000 properties worldwide and offers instant booking for events with 10 to 25 rooms and up to 50 participants. Planner+ delivers a customizable approval process, financial reporting tools, and later will integrate Master Service Agreements and preferred hotels. Christian Oliver, Groups360’s SVP of product, highlighted Planner+'s ability to save time and money while standardizing corporate event planning.

3 min

Kimpton Claret Hotel Opens in Denver’s Belleview Station Neighborhood

🏛 Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants launched Kimpton Claret Hotel in Denver, Colorado's Belleview Station neighborhood as the first lifestyle boutique hotel in the area. The 19-floor establishment features 190 guestrooms, including four suites, and offers Italian-inspired cuisine at Saverina, curated by Executive Chef Christian Graves. The Halo Rooftop Bar on the 19th story serves as a social spot with live music. The hotel provides 10,000 square feet of meeting space and is notable for being pet-friendly and having various amenities like yoga mats in every room. This is Kimpton’s second hotel in Denver.

1 min

CoStar: Asia Pacific and the Americas Show Increase in Hotel Pipeline Activity

🏨 June 2024 data reveals hotel pipeline activity increases in the Americas (17.8%) and Asia Pacific (4.5%), with a drop in Europe (-3.8%) and Middle East & Africa (-4.2%). Europe's in construction rooms fell by 2.4% to 165,858, with Germany (27,302) and the UK (25,312) leading. Asia Pacific's in construction rooms rose by 4.4% to 503,770, with China (319,012) and Vietnam (36,521) ahead. Middle East has Saudi Arabia (42,786) and UAE (18,933) topping construction. The Americas saw an 8.3% growth in construction, with the US (157,713), Mexico (13,301), Canada (8,686), and Brazil (5,948) leading.

2 min

AHLA Issues Statement About NYC Council Bill

🏨 New York City Council introduced a bill on July 18 that could lead to thousands of job losses and hotel closures, affecting the city's nearly 700 hotels and economy. The bill mandates operational changes and would ban non-union hotels from using subcontractors for core functions, pushing towards mandatory unionization. The American Hotel & Lodging Association criticized the policy for its one-size-fits-all approach and lack of hotelier input, urging a more considered review.

2 min

Lighthouse Launches Channel Manager, an AI Solution for Independent Hotels

📈 GHENT, Belgium—Lighthouse released Channel Manager, an AI-powered solution addressing pricing, promotion, and distribution for independent hotels. The platform integrates Stardekk and automates pricing and promotions based on real-time data. Features include AI-driven rate recommendations, automated rate parity, real-time distribution, support for over 65,000 hotels, local customer service, and connectivity with over 200 OTAs and 50 PMS systems. Lighthouse CEO Sean Fitzpatrick aims to grow independent hoteliers' top-line revenue and enhance guest experiences.

1 min

Choice Hotels Signs Agreement With Entegra to Give Owners Access to Suppliers

🍴 NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. partners with Entegra, granting Choice branded hotel owners access to over 3,000 suppliers worldwide via Entegra's digital group purchasing organization platform. Entegra Global CEO Damien Calderini and Choice Hotels VP of Procurement Anya Kroupnik highlight the partnership's aim to enhance hospitality experiences and reduce hotel ownership costs while increasing operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.

3 min

SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole Completes Property-Wide Renovation

🏖 SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole in Wyoming, with its 121 all-suite property, has completed a property-wide redesign inspired by the Teton Range. The transformation includes updated suites, a new lobby, business center, fitness center, and 1,500 square feet of meeting space. The redesign was led by EDGEiD, incorporating local elements and art by the likes of Ryan Sheets and Christopher Warren. The hotel, near Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park, now offers an immersive guest experience with its modern aesthetic and natural elements.

1 min

CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Higher Weekly Performance Results

🏨 U.S. hotel industry experienced a dip in performance with occupancy at 69.2% (↓3.7%), ADR at $158.21 (↓1.5%), and RevPAR at $109.51 (↓5.2%) from July 7-13, 2024, compared to the same week in 2023. Houston outperformed with increases in occupancy (↑13.4% to 72.2%), ADR (↑22.4% to $137.17), and RevPAR (↑38.8% to $98.97), due to Hurricane Beryl. Meanwhile, Denver and San Diego faced the sharpest RevPAR declines of 29.4% and 26.7%, respectively.

2 min

Drury Hotels Company Launches Meetings With More Program

📅 Drury Hotels Company, LLC launched Meetings with More in St. Louis, Missouri, catering to small (

Input your search keywords and press Enter.