LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 21

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh-Southpointe Completes Renovation

📈 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania—Homewood Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh – Southpointe completed a $4 million renovation. The 148-room hotel was updated by Geen Contracting and designed by Hsupply, enhancing guest suites, the lobby, fitness center, and breakfast area. Owner Shital Patel emphasized confidence in the Southpointe market, with Michael Broadhurst from StepStone Hospitality highlighting strong partnerships. The hotel features full kitchens, complimentary breakfast, free WiFi, and evening socials, catering to guests near major employers and entertainment.

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The Peninsula Beverly Hills Debuts Newly Designed Guestrooms and Rooftop

🏨 LOS ANGELES, California—The Peninsula Beverly Hills updated its 195 guestrooms and rooftop with Hirsch Bedner Associates. Aimed ahead of its 35th anniversary in 2026, the renovation features new color schemes, French-inspired furniture, and improved room layouts. Original elements like Rose Aurora marble vanities were retained, while the rooftop now boasts 10 luxury cabanas offering 50” TVs and personalized dining.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Comfort Suites Rock Hill – Manchester Meadows Area

🏨 Rock Hill, South Carolina—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 71-room Comfort Suites Rock Hill hotel. Built in 2008 and renovated in 2019, this 67,132-square-foot property is located off Interstate 77. The new local investor purchased it from the original developer as their first property in the area. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Nearby attractions include Carowinds Amusement Park and Rock Hill Galleria Mall.

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Hilton Shares Details of Anticipated Hotel Openings for 2026

```html 🏨 ``` In 2026, Hilton plans to open numerous properties worldwide, including Waldorf Astoria in London, Conrad Hotels in Saudi Arabia, and Canopy by Hilton in Thailand. Key openings: The Westerly at Hilton Aruba in Q1, Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown, and Motto by Hilton Guadalajara. The Diplomat Beach Resort in Florida will rebrand to Signia. Hilton's new LivSmart Studios will debut in locations like Columbia and Pensacola, and Spark by Hilton will expand with over 200 properties.

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MGM Resorts International Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results

💸 MGM Resorts reported a 2% increase in consolidated net revenues for Q3 2025, totaling $4.3 billion. However, they faced a net loss of $285 million due to a $256 million goodwill impairment charge. Las Vegas Strip revenues dropped 7% to $2 billion. MGM China saw a 17% rise in revenues to $1.1 billion. The BetMGM venture anticipates at least $100 million in cash distributions in Q4 2025, reflecting ongoing growth.

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IDeaS Announces Partnership With EOS Investors

📈 In 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota: EOS Hospitality, managing 60 U.S. properties, partners with IDeaS for a three-year tech upgrade. EOS will migrate 50 properties to the IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System, enhancing scalability and performance insight. Tools like Optix and RevPlan will offer real-time data and financial forecasting. Sanjay Nagalia of IDeaS emphasizes strategic growth, while EOS’s Ernest Lee highlights increased collaboration and productivity. EOS aims for commercial success with this tech transition.

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W Hotels Completes Renovation of W Hoboken

📍 W Hotels completed the renovation of W Hoboken, located on the waterfront across from New York City. The hotel features 223 guestrooms and 20 Superior Suites with panoramic skyline views. The Living Room Bar, offering various dining options, joins Halifax and Sushi by Bou restaurants. Additional amenities include FIT gym and flexible meeting spaces. The transformation aims to redefine luxury lifestyle hospitality, blending bold design and vibrant energy.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

🏨 AHLA appointed Brett Horton as Chief Advocacy Officer to oversee advocacy strategies. Kempinski Hotels appointed Paul Lonergan as Chief Operating and Asset Management Officer for EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific. Dimension Hospitality hired Aimee Mangold as Chief Human Resources Officer. TPG Hotels & Resorts added Brian Bradford as SVP, Hospitality Finance. CoralTree Hospitality appointed Darlene Vanderlaan and Ben Whitefox as VPs of Finance. Various other leadership changes occurred across major hospitality brands, focusing on strategic growth and management improvements.

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Mews Acquires DataChat AI Platform

🌐 DALLAS, Texas—Mews announced the acquisition of US-based AI company DataChat to enhance its hospitality systems. DataChat’s platform enables natural language interaction with business data, generating insights and workflows without coding. This acquisition aims to accelerate the development of autonomous and semi-autonomous agents within Mews, covering reservations, operations, and guest experiences. Richard Valtr, Mews founder, emphasized the move towards intelligent platforms, while Viken Eldemir, DataChat CEO, highlighted the potential for increased personalization in hospitality.

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Sonesta Adds Laxmi to Its Franchise Portfolio

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of 18 hotels with Laxmi Hotels Group in September 2024, marking a milestone in selling 113 managed properties. Laxmi manages 11 hotels, and Ark Hospitality handles seven, all under the Sonesta Select brand. The total portfolio, including 30 Sonesta Select, 44 Sonesta ES Suites, and 39 Sonesta Simply Suites, adds 14,803 rooms across 28 states. The new locations are in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Tennessee, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

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