LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 3

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Thompson Hotels Announces Partnership With BERO

🍻 Thompson Hotels partners with BERO, an alcohol-free beer by Tom Holland, for a year-long collaboration starting in 2026. This includes product integration, events, and content across U.S. locations like Austin. Aimed at wellness-focused guests, the partnership offers non-alcoholic options from check-in to community events. Initiatives kick off with a Dry January activation. Amar Lalvani of Hyatt highlights the collaboration’s alignment with cultural and lifestyle experiences.

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IDeaS Debuts Rate Data Advantage

💰 IDeaS launched Rate Data Advantage (RDA) in Minneapolis to boost hotel revenue and profitability. By utilizing nearly 400 times more consumer rate shopping data, RDA offers a comprehensive market analysis, helping hoteliers strategically price offerings. Key features include AI-powered automation and detailed rate trend analysis. Sanjay Nagalia highlights its potential to enhance market understanding and drive room performance.

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Peregrine Hospitality Appoints Heather Stege as Chief Operating Officer

🏨 In January 2026, Peregrine Hospitality in Denver appointed Heather Stege as Chief Operating Officer. Stege's experience includes leadership roles at KBP Inspired, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, Paper Source, McKinsey & Company, and A.T. Kearney. New appointments include Anthony Gaeta as Senior VP of Technology, Christina Gregg as Senior VP of HR, and Jeff Gross as Senior VP of Asset Management. Gaeta, Gregg, and Gross have 20+, 25+, and 20+ years of experience, respectively.

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Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Tripadvisor Launch Trip Planning Platform Designed to Help Soccer Fans

⚽ Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Tripadvisor have launched the "Go for the Goal" platform, catering to soccer fans traveling for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This AI-driven trip planner assists users across North America, covering over 200 BWH Hotels within 25 miles of stadiums. It offers hotel options, route suggestions, and local recommendations. Available in English and Spanish, this platform aims to enhance the sports tourism experience by providing tailored travel solutions.

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AAA and Bread Financial: 76 Percent of Travelers Planning Trips Around Milestones in 2026

🗺 COLUMBUS, Ohio—2026 travel trends show 61% of Americans planning trips, with 76% centering on milestones like birthdays (32%) and weddings (19%). Gen Z and Millennials lead this shift, with 89% and 88% planning milestone trips. 59% reported travel tensions, while 46% use travel advisors. Only 9% will travel internationally for events. Budget transparency is practiced by 46% of group travelers, and 71% purchase travel insurance. The focus is on meaningful, financially smart travel experiences.

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Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Continues to Lead the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline

🏨 Dallas, Texas, led U.S. hotel construction in Q4 2025 with 193 projects/23,720 rooms. Atlanta, Phoenix, Nashville, and Austin followed. Phoenix led under-construction with 35 projects/4,829 rooms. Dallas slated 74 projects/8,202 rooms in 2026. Q4 also saw 285 new project announcements, Phoenix leading with 12 projects/1,347 rooms. Forecasts for 2026 and 2027 predict Phoenix and Dallas as top markets with significant hotel openings. Hotel renovation/conversion was strong, led by Houston and Atlanta.

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Remington Hospitality Appoints New Executive Vice President of Technology

💻 Ayotunde Gibbs was appointed as executive vice president of technology at Remington Hospitality, Dallas, Texas. With over 20 years of IT experience, she previously served at Dave & Buster’s Inc. and GameStop, Inc. Gibbs aims to implement a comprehensive IT strategy for operational performance and growth. She holds an Executive MBA from Texas Christian University and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Texas Tech University, and is involved with the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Society for Information Management.

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AHG Brokerage Closes Sale of Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel Near Walt Disney World

🏨 AHG Brokerage, LLC, successfully sold the 197-key Comfort Inn & Suites Kissimmee by the Parks, located in Kissimmee, Florida, near Walt Disney World. Despite prior performance issues, strategic marketing led to over 100 non-disclosure agreements and multiple offers. The hotel sold at 98% of its listing price. The buyer, an out-of-state investor group with institutional funding, was sourced through AHG's national database and marketing strategies, highlighting the demand for Florida hospitality assets.

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Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Reopens Following Extensive Renovation

🏨 Cameo Beverly Hills, part of LXR Hotels & Resorts, has reopened after a comprehensive renovation in Los Angeles, California, blending luxury with tranquility near Rodeo Drive. Redesigned rooms feature private balconies and bespoke decor. Zampo, the hotel's dining venue, offers Peruvian-Japanese cuisine, while Silhouette serves global small plates. Enhancements include a revamped pool deck and the Starlight Ballroom with city views. LXR plans to debut "Cameo to Catalina," a unique day trip to Catalina Island.

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Leading Hotels of the World Selects Yipy as Preferred Provider

📰 In Salt Lake City, Utah, the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) selected Yipy as a preferred provider through the Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) program. This collaboration aims to enhance service consistency and individuality across LHW’s global network. Yipy offers platforms to operationalize service excellence, reducing training time and improving guest satisfaction. The LSS program, developed with DayBlink GPO, connects LHW member hotels with value-driven partners in operations, technology, and guest experience.

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