LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 24

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Cambria Hotel Portland – Pearl District Opens

🏨 Cambria Hotel Portland – Pearl District opened in Portland, Oregon, marking the city's only new hotel opening this year. Located directly on the Park Blocks, the 178-room hotel offers amenities like spa-inspired bathrooms, a fitness studio, and 1,350 sq. ft. of meeting space. It is near key attractions such as the Saturday Market and Oregon Convention Center. The on-site restaurant, Recess, led by Chef Michael Iles, features Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes with local ingredients.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📁 Kempinski Hotels appointed Barbara Biffi as chief brand officer to spearhead global brand strategy. Biffi has over 20 years of experience, previously at Silversea. BWH Hotels named Chad Fletcher as senior vice president of worldwide sales, with Fletcher also having extensive experience. The Palace Hotel appointed Jason Paradis as hotel manager with 18 years at Marriott. DoubleTree New Orleans named Frank Cook general manager. Conrad Maldives adds Dr. Abhilash SC for wellness offerings.

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AHLA and Other Hotel Industry Associations Urge Congress to End Government Shutdown

🛑 More than 30 hotel industry associations urge U.S. Congress to end the government shutdown affecting tourism. As of week four, the shutdown costs the economy $31 million daily in lost hotel activity, totaling $650 million so far. With 60% of U.S. hotels supported by nearly 20,000 small business owners, the shutdown's impact widens. Industry leaders emphasize the risk to millions of jobs and the need for Congress to act immediately to restore confidence and business stability.

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Foss & Company Provides Tax Equity Financing for Redevelopment of Gunter Hotel

🏨 Foss & Company is financing the transformation of the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Originally opened in 1909, this historic landmark will become a 311-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel. Led by Axle Capital Group, the project aims to revitalize the downtown area, preserving history while boosting tourism. John Bowman from Foss & Company and Jiwon Choi from Axle Companies emphasize the project's importance in supporting San Antonio's growth as a tourist and cultural hub.

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Hilton Reports Q3 2025 Results

💸 Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported Q3 2025 results: USD 1.78 diluted EPS, adjusted to USD 2.11. Net income reached USD 421 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of USD 976 million. RevPAR declined by 1.1% compared to Q3 2024. A record 515,400 rooms are in development, up 5% from 2024. The new Outset Collection launched in October, and Hilton opened its 9,000th hotel. USD 792 million was returned to shareholders in Q3, totaling USD 2.671 billion YTD.

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Waldorf Astoria New York Debuts Guerlain Wellness Spa

🌵 Waldorf Astoria New York, October 2025, unveils the world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa on its fifth floor. Featuring 16 treatment rooms, advanced technology like the Guerlain LongeviSkin device, and exclusive treatments, it focuses on nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindfulness. Residents access a separate wellness area on the 25th floor. Two new Guerlain boutiques will open later this year. Managed by Trilogy Spa Holdings, the spa integrates wellness with luxury, offering personalized care and unique experiences.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Construction Fell for Ninth Consecutive Month

🏨 U.S. hotel rooms under construction have declined for nine consecutive months as of September 2025, reports CoStar. Construction volume fell 12.3% to 137,956 rooms compared to September 2024. Final planning dropped by 3.5% to 258,836 rooms, and planning decreased 2.6% to 327,304 rooms. Isaac Collazo notes the drop is over 80,000 rooms below the Q3 2020 peak, citing uncertainty, high costs, and cautious developers. Still, more construction is ongoing than post-Great Recession.

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LivAway Suites Implements Virdee’s Guest Experience Platform Across Its Portfolio

🛌 Virdee and LivAway Suites are revolutionizing the guest experience with digital check-in kiosks in Austin, Texas, offering frictionless arrivals and 24/7 digital room keys. Currently, nine properties are live with Virdee’s platform, while seven more are in development, aiming for full rollout by 2026. Over 50 new builds are planned, integrating Virdee's technology from the ground up. This innovative approach seeks to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency for extended stays.

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DISH Business Debuts the Edge Server Blade

📰 ENGLEWOOD, Colorado—On October 2025, DISH Business launched the Edge Server Blade (ESB) to enhance its SMARTBOX solution. This innovation integrates internet-streamed live linear television with satellite TV, tailored for hotels, senior living communities, and multi-unit buildings. The ESB offers scalable, flexible deployment and seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure, ensuring centralized management of live content. This advancement supports various property sizes and ensures efficient TV distribution.

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Resolute Road Hospitality Adds Dual-Brand Marriott Hotel to its Portfolio

🏨 Resolute Road Hospitality has partnered with Live Wide Ventures to manage a new dual-brand Marriott property in Caldwell, Idaho, opening mid-2026. The hotel will feature 119 rooms, with 57 in TownePlace Suites and 62 in Fairfield Inn & Suites. Amenities will include a fitness center, pool, meeting spaces, and more. This project marks the beginning of a series of collaborations aimed at enhancing hospitality for travelers and the Caldwell community.

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