LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 25

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SCP Hotels Announces Launch of Wild Wellness

🌳 SCP Hotels launched Wild Wellness, focusing on immersive nature-based experiences in Costa Rica, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Oregon. Notable offerings include the Sonic Re-Wilding at Corcovado Wilderness Lodge and Pacific Pulse Reset in Laguna Beach. SCP Hotels have also partnered with Japa Health and Anima Mundi Herbals to enhance guest wellness. Specially designed Peaceful Rooms in six hotels offer tranquility, utilizing non-toxic materials and wellness amenities to minimize digital distractions and promote relaxation.

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World Details Growth Throughout 2025

🏨 Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) marked its 35th anniversary in 2025 by adding 100 new member hotels, surpassing 650 properties across over 90 countries. In 2026, new openings include Niva Labriz Seychelles, Shanghai Muh Shoou Zhujing in China, The Landmark Rhodes in Greece, and THE PASONA in Japan. In Australia, Levantine Hill Hotel will open, as well as Sanctuary Rainforest Resort in Dominica. SLH’s partnership with Hilton celebrated its first anniversary in July 2025, boosting revenue by 18%.

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Sonesta Expands NPA Franchise Portfolio With the Transition of 45 Hotels

📑 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened 45 hotels in November under franchisee NPA. These include 30 Sonesta ES Suites, 14 Sonesta Select Hotels, and 1 Sonesta Simply Suites, spread across 15 states. This expansion is part of a planned sale of 113 managed properties. By 2024, Sonesta aims to add 10 more properties, totaling 14,803 rooms in 28 states. NPA aligns with Sonesta for their industry expertise and market knowledge.

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CoStar Reports Mixed U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in November

🖼 U.S. hotel occupancy fell in November 2025, marking a ninth consecutive month of decline. Occupancy was 57.9%, a 2.8% drop from November 2024. ADR increased by 0.6% to $153.77, while RevPAR decreased by 2.3% to $88.97. Tampa, Florida, saw the steepest declines, with occupancy down to 63.3% and RevPAR down to $97.57, largely due to Hurricane Milton's aftermath. Minneapolis and Detroit reported the lowest occupancy rates at 51.9% and 55.9%, respectively.

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SiteMinder: World Cup Draw Leads to Strong Booking Activity for U.S. Hotels

🏆 U.S. hotels in host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are seeing a surge in bookings and average daily room rates (ADR). As of December 12, 2025, bookings for the U.S. vs. Paraguay match in Los Angeles on June 12 rose 80.5%, with ADR up 21.4%. For the England vs. Croatia match in Dallas on June 17, booking volumes grew 113.65%, with a 5.6% rise in ADR. The World Cup Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19 saw ADR increase by 72.42%, and bookings by 102.10%.

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Stayntouch Updates PMS Platform and Adds AI Features

💻 Stayntouch, based in Bethesda, Maryland, has upgraded its platform to improve hotel performance by 30-35% and cut resolution times by 50%. The Gen-2 platform, enhanced with AI tools and AWS EKS clusters, boosts system reliability and reporting accuracy across hotel operations. Security measures include PCI Level 1 certification. CTO Prabol Bhandari emphasizes the platform's role in enhancing operational efficiency and guest response.

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AHLA Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact

🍴 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a ReFED and WWF initiative, to cut food waste. In the U.S., 29% of food is wasted; the foodservice sector accounts for 12.5 million tons, with lodging contributing 10%. AHLA's 2017 Hotel Kitchen program, with WWF, reduced hotel food waste by up to 38% in 12 weeks. Surplus lodging food equals two billion meals, valued at $17 billion.

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Rosewood Hotel Group Shares Details of Anticipated Openings

🏠 Rosewood Hotel Group will expand in 2025 with eight new properties across three continents, including Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills, its first standalone residential property. Openings include Rosewood Miyakojima in Japan (55 keys) and Rosewood Mandarina in Mexico (134 keys). The New World Jinzhou Hotel in China will feature 215 keys. The debut of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin marks their first ski resort. Future openings include Rosewood locations in AMAALA, Rome, and Dubai.

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Hyatt Announces Opening of Hyatt Studios Huntsville

🏨 Hyatt Studios Huntsville opened in December 2025, following the first Hyatt Studios in Mobile, Alabama, earlier this year. Located near major employers and attractions in Huntsville, Alabama, the hotel offers 120 studio apartment-style suites with kitchens and flexible workspaces. Managed by LBA Hospitality and developed by 3H Group, it includes amenities like a 24/7 market, free breakfast, fiber internet, EV charging, a fitness studio, and a 623-square-foot meeting room for up to 15 people.

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Red Oak Capital Holdings Closes Loan for Four Points by Sheraton – O’Hare

💰 Red Oak Capital Holdings provided $10 million for acquiring and refurbishing Four Points by Sheraton – O’Hare in Chicago, IL. The loan, structured under Red Oak’s Core-Plus Bridge Loan program, has an 18-month term and a loan-to-stabilized-value of 54.54%. The 295-room, 195,000-square-foot hotel, built in 1985 on 7.5 acres, will undergo upgrades and a Marriott franchise agreement. The sponsor, owning 20 assets worth over $70 million, aims to enhance performance through targeted improvements.

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