LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 29

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AAA: 81.8 Million Travelers to Head 50 Miles or More From Home Over Thanksgiving

🚗 81.8 million will travel for Thanksgiving from November 25 to December 1, 2025. 73 million will drive, and 6 million will fly. Gas prices average $3.06/gallon. Car rentals are 15% cheaper, with busiest pick-up day on Wednesday. Drunk-driving crashes accounted for 868 deaths, 35% of holiday traffic fatalities from 2019-2023. Top destinations include Florida, New York, and California. International favorites are Paris, Cancun, and Sydney. 20.7 million will take cruises in 2025, rising to 21.7 million in 2026.

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Kimpton Releases Annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2026

🍽 Kimpton's 2026 Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast reveals intriguing trends across its 83 properties worldwide. Charcoal cooking and unique pancake variations like Korean Hotteok will rise. Heritage cuisines and citrus hybrids will feature prominently. Cocktail trends include natural botanicals replacing sugar, layered drinks, and banana milk gaining global appeal. Expect innovations like aroma technology and cryogenics in bars, emphasizing texture and garden-to-glass concepts. Kimpton properties worldwide, including those in Sacramento and Riyadh, will showcase these dynamic trends.

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Hotel Profitability Performance Report for Q3 2025 Shows Shift to Profit-Focused Strategies

📈 ATLANTA, Georgia—Q3 2025's Hotel Profitability Performance Report reveals U.S. hotels' strategy shift. Hotels experienced a 9% shortfall in budgeted RevPAR at $119.22. Yet, GOP margins remained stable at 37.7%, just 1.2 points below expectations. Key strategies include precise forecasting and cost control. Upper-midscale and upscale hotels excelled in GOP margins, with strong performance in Hawaii, California, New York, and Washington, D.C. For 2026, dynamic forecasting and aligning labor to demand are crucial for maintaining profitability.

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Pullman Hotels & Resorts Debuts Brand Transformation

🏨 Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor’s Premium portfolio, launched a global brand transformation in Paris. The Pullman Portal design is debuting at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lake Towers, with future openings at Pullman Perth Airport and Pullman Hamilton. Over 60% of Pullman's 20,000+ employees completed new empathy-focused training. By 2026, initiatives like Unexpected Pairings and new locations in Guadeloupe, Montenegro, and Tokyo will enhance Pullman's global footprint, aiming to exceed 200 hotels within five years.

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MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Completes Room and Suite Remodel

🏠 LAS VEGAS, November 2025: MGM Grand Hotel & Casino completed a $300 million renovation of 3,969 rooms and suites. The remodel includes 111 new suites, increasing the total to 753. Upgrades feature integrated illuminated closets, enhanced blackout drapery, and upgraded media consoles. Suite sizes range from 675 to 1,784 square feet. Interiors by Gensler and MGM Resorts Design & Development highlight comfort and functionality, incorporating Smart TVs, charging stations, and custom artwork. Rooms reflect guest feedback for improved style and utility.

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JLL Releases Findings From 2026 U.S. Construction Perspective

🏗️ JLL Project and Development Services released its *2026 U.S. Construction Perspective* in Chicago, Illinois. Construction spending fell 4.7% in 2025, with a forecasted growth of 0.4% in 2026. Material cost pressures are expected to escalate, influenced by policy instability. Success will need localized strategies and an understanding of regional policy impacts. Workforce constraints and the interplay of trade policy and immigration enforcement are key risks to consider.

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Cloudbeds and Duetto Release Hotel Market Pulse Report

📈 SAN DIEGO, California—From January to July 2025, Cloudbeds and Duetto analyzed hotel data globally. OTAs, led by Expedia with a 12% increase, gained market share, causing shifts in room night volumes. Pricing power softened, with Vrbo and Airbnb seeing rate declines. TRevPAR rose in Latin America by 4.6%, North America by 3.5%, and Europe by 2.5%. Labor costs surged by 4.6% in North America, hitting 47% of total operating costs. Shorter stays became frequent due to tighter budgets.

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Lodgco Hospitality Adds Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena to Its Portfolio

📍 Lodgco Hospitality has taken over management of the 82-room Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. Situated near the Lenovo Center and North Carolina State University, the hotel offers a fitness center, outdoor pool, meeting space, and an on-site restaurant and bar. The partnership, announced by Scott Stuart of Lodgco Hospitality and Minesh Patel of Beyond Hospitality, aims to enhance property performance. Lodgco operates hotels under Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt across the U.S.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Announces Sale of Courtyard Amarillo Downtown

🏘️ Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the off-market sale of the 107-key Courtyard Amarillo Downtown on October 20, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. The seller, an affiliate of Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., transferred ownership to Amarillo-based KAMP Hotels. The hotel, originally built in 1928 and converted in 2010, offers amenities like a business area, fitness center, and The Bistro. It’s located near key attractions and institutions like the Amarillo Civic Center and West Texas A&M University.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista – Orlando Announces Renovation

🏨 Homewood Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista – Orlando, operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, is finalizing a $6 million renovation of its 130 suites and public spaces. Located in Orlando, it's a 10-minute drive from Walt Disney World and SeaWorld. The upgrades include new furnishings, lighting, and flooring in key areas. Each suite now features updated kitchens and living spaces, while the hotel offers amenities like a 24/7 fitness center, outdoor pool, and complimentary breakfast.

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