LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 35

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Hilton Honors Introduces New Premium Tier and Faster Path to Elite Status

💰 Hilton will introduce the Diamond Reserve tier in January 2026, offering enhanced benefits like a confirmable upgrade reward and guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout. Gold status will require 25 nights (down from 40), while Diamond status needs 50 nights (down from 60). Diamond Reserve necessitates 80 nights and $18,000 annual spend. Members gain premium upgrades at over 1,000 Hilton luxury properties. Hilton also offers no blackout dates and no resort fees on rewards stays.

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Crestline Adds the Hoya Hotel at Georgetown to Its Portfolio

📍 Crestline Hotels & Resorts will manage Georgetown University's Hoya Hotel in Washington, D.C., reopening in spring 2026 after a major renovation. The five-story, 146-guestroom facility will feature 13,000 square feet for events, an open lobby, and modern amenities. Crestline has managed university hotels for over 20 years, including those at Georgia Tech and Emory. As their fifth university property, the Hoya Hotel aims to integrate hospitality excellence with academic needs.

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Duetto Appoints Kartik Yellepeddi as Chief Product Officer

📈 Kartik Yellepeddi was appointed as the chief product officer at Duetto in San Diego, California. Yellepeddi will lead the evolution of Duetto’s platform into a Revenue and Profit Operating System (RP-OS). Previously, he held positions at FLYR, Deepair Solutions, Cirravia, and Sabre Airline Solutions. Duetto aims to connect revenue and operations through pricing, forecasting, and profit insights, leveraging advanced AI to optimize hotel profitability worldwide.

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IDeaS Announces Partnership With My Place Hotels

📈 My Place Hotels partners with IDeaS to implement an automated revenue management system across 80+ extended-stay hotels in 31 U.S. states. The system enhances pricing, forecasting, and operational efficiency using AI-driven insights. This collaboration aims to boost profitability and improve guest experience. Key capabilities include automated rate recommendations and reduced manual effort, enabling focus on local market strategy.

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Series by Marriott Brand Debuts in the United States With Two Openings

🏨 Hawkins Way Capital, in partnership with Marriott International, launched the Series by Marriott brand with two U.S. hotels: FOUND Miami Beach, opened on November 10, 2025, and FOUND Santa Monica, opened on November 13, 2025. These openings are part of a plan to convert six properties into FOUND Hotels, Series by Marriott. Managed by FCL Management, the Miami Beach hotel features renovated interiors and Bar Luca, while Santa Monica includes updated guest spaces and the Cliffdiver restaurant.

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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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