LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 22

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Marriott Minneapolis Northwest Rebrands

🏨 Marriott Minneapolis Northwest Hotel & Conference Center, located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, unveiled its new identity and expanded role as a regional hub. With 231 renovated suites and 63,000 square feet of meeting space, including 27 rooms and an 8,000-square-foot ballroom, it caters to conferences and events. Amenities include catering, on-site dining, and proximity to attractions like Topgolf. Managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the hotel aims to support corporate and sports travel in the Northwest corridor.

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JLL Arranges Refinancing for Dual-Branded Hotel Portfolio

🏨 JLL Capital Markets arranged refinancing for Huntington Hotel Group's 350-key hotel portfolio at Liberty Station, San Diego. The package includes a senior loan from BMO Bank N.A. and a mezzanine loan from MetLife Investment Management. The complex features a 200-room Courtyard by Marriott and a 150-room Homewood Suites by Hilton. Located 2.5 miles from San Diego International Airport, the properties include extensive amenities and meeting spaces, benefiting from proximity to corporate and government facilities.

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AAHOA Issues Statement on Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Bipartisan American Franchise Act

💰 AAHOA, representing nearly 20,000 hotel owners and 60% of U.S. hotels, joined over 100 organizations supporting the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA), H.R. 5267. The Act, with 51 bipartisan cosponsors, aims to clarify the joint-employer standard, benefiting franchise businesses generating $900 billion in economic output and supporting 8.8 million jobs. AAHOA emphasizes the need for a stable regulatory environment for growth and applauds Representatives Kevin Hern and Don Davis for their leadership.

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Hilton Announces Debut of Outset Collection With Opening of Slackline Moab

🏖 MOAB, Utah—In 2025, Hilton unveiled the Slackline Moab hotel, part of the Outset Collection. The 138-room establishment welcomes explorers with features like outdoor fire pits, pet-friendly rooms, and a gear shop. Guests can engage in guided hiking, biking, and stargazing. Amenities include the Little Station Coffee + Kitchen and an outdoor pool. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, Slackline Moab aims to connect visitors to the spirit of Moab’s red rock country.

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New Report Finds Operators Improve Labor Efficiency Amid Rising Wages and Softer Revenue

📊 2025, U.S., HotelData.com released the "2025 Hotel Labor Costs & Trends" report. Labor costs rose 2%-11.2% despite wages increasing up to 5.9%. Headcount grew 4%-9%, but hours per occupied room fell 7%-15%, enhancing productivity. Revenue targets set at 14.1% growth, actual ADR down 1.9%-2.4%. Guest services, housekeeping, and management efficiency improved. Room attendants were 5.5% faster, guest service reps 12.7%, AGMs and GMs ~14%. Extended Stay hotels had the lowest labor intensity (1.30 hours/room).

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Noble Investment Group Announces Acquisition of 35-Hotel Portfolio

📈 Noble Investment Group acquired a 35-asset portfolio of Sonesta Simply Suites, featuring over 4,000 rooms in 19 states and 25 markets. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance performance with operational improvements and deliver stable growth. Over the past year, Noble has invested in more than 100 assets across 62 markets, focusing on areas with consistent demand and liquidity to ensure strong cash flow and value creation. Seyfarth Shaw's hospitality group advised Noble in this transaction.

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DKN Hotels Acquires Residence Inn by Marriott in San Diego, California

🏨 Irvine, California—DKN Hotels acquired the Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley in San Diego. Renovations, planned with PK Architects, Gensler, and MJS Landscaping, will begin in Q2 2026. The 150-suite hotel is 20 minutes from downtown San Diego and 16 miles from San Diego International Airport. Amenities include an outdoor pool, 24/7 fitness center, 698 sq ft of meeting space, and a complimentary breakfast buffet.

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Procaccianti Companies Announces Renovation of Hyatt Regency Lexington

🏨 Procaccianti Companies will renovate the Hyatt Regency Lexington, Kentucky, starting next summer. The project, approved by Kentucky’s Tourism Development Incentive Program, involves refreshing 366 guestrooms, guestroom corridors, and public areas, plus redesigning the restaurant and bar, adding a marketplace, and expanding the fitness center. TPG Hotels & Resorts will manage the hotel, while TPG Development & Construction will handle the renovation. The upgrades aim to enhance guest experience and support Lexington's downtown growth.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📅 Remington Hospitality appointed Travis Burns as EVP of business development. White Lodging promoted David Cirincione to RDO. Montage Big Sky appointed Christian Maeder as GM. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa named Richard Taylor director of sales and marketing. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort appointed Brittany Matthews director of sales and marketing. CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa appointed Eden Cambell director of brand marketing. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel appointed Ciaran Elliott executive chef. Montage Los Cabos appointed Alejandro Euroza chef de cuisine. HSMAI announced Andrew Rubinacci transitioning to past chair, Michael Innocentin as chair starting January 2026. Electrolux Professional Group appointed Chris Rudin director of sales, national chain accounts. Virginia Guesthouse Hotel appointed Gregg Hilker as GM, Rich Keurajian as director of sales and marketing. R Collection Hotels announced Riccardo Bortolotti and Ivan Parodi in leadership roles. Club Med made several leadership appointments, including Michelle Catin and Frank Corzo as VPs, and Amy Zocchi and new business development managers.

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Canary Announces Rollout of AI Voice Technology at Wyndham Properties

📱 SAN FRANCISCO, December 2025: Canary Technologies and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts globally roll out AI Voice technology. Thousands of franchisees will leverage this to enhance guest interactions. The rollout follows a pilot at over 700 hotels. AI Voice enables instant, 24/7 personalized responses, aiming to address the issue of hotels missing 30% of inbound calls, a third of which are booking inquiries. This technology ensures all calls are answered, optimizing guest engagement and increasing revenue.

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