LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 40

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G6 Hospitality and OYO US’s Parent Rebrands as PRISM

📈 Oravel Stays Limited rebranded to PRISM in September 2025 in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2012 by Ritesh Agarwal, OYO expanded globally, now serving 100 million customers across 35+ countries. PRISM includes brands like Motel 6, Studio 6, and more. The rebrand follows a global naming competition with over 6000 entries. In 2025, PRISM plans to add 150 hotels under Motel 6 and Studio 6, and OYO added 150 U.S. hotels in the year’s first half.

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YOTEL Appoints Phil Andreopoulos as Chief Executive Officer

📄 Phil Andreopoulos was appointed CEO of YOTEL in London, as announced following the Al-Bahar Group increasing its stake to over 95%. The group had acquired an additional 30% earlier this year. Andreopoulos, with decades of experience and previous roles at Marriott International, aims to scale YOTEL's business. Talal Al Bahar praised Hubert Viriot for his contribution and welcomed him as vice chairman. Andreopoulos highlights YOTEL’s unique growth opportunities in the hospitality sector.

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Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington Completes Renovation

🏨 Arlington, Virginia—Huntington Hotel Group completed a major renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington, enhancing guest experiences, amenities, and meeting facilities. Located near Shirlington's shops and entertainment, the renovation includes updated guestrooms with modern furnishings and technology. General Manager Chris Ng highlights the commitment to high hospitality standards. The hotel, near Washington, D.C. and Reagan National Airport, now offers improved public areas and on-site dining with breakfast and dinner options.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Mostly Positive Yearly Comparisons

🏨 U.S. hotel industry reported mostly positive year-over-year comparisons for August 24-30, 2025. Occupancy was 63.4% (down 0.8%), ADR was $155.87 (up 1.0%), and RevPAR was $98.88 (up 0.2%). Houston saw the largest declines in occupancy (56.3%, down 12.0%) and RevPAR ($63.48, down 16.7%) due to post-Hurricane Beryl effects. Las Vegas experienced a 6.8% drop in ADR ($184.28), while St. Louis had a 6.9% increase in occupancy (60.7%).

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White Lodging Announces Return of Jason Druso as Regional Vice President

💰 Jason Druso rejoined White Lodging in Merrillville, Indiana, as regional vice president in 2025. From 2015 to 2025, he helped develop over 50 independent restaurant concepts. Previously vice president of food and beverage, Druso will now oversee hotels and restaurants nationwide. Chris Anderson, COO, highlighted his impact on transforming food and beverage operations over the past decade. Druso previously worked at Winegardner & Hammons and in various steakhouse management roles.

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Holiday Inn Express by IHG Announces Partnership With Costa Coffee

☕ Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee have partnered to serve Costa's freshly brewed coffee at over 1,300 U.S. locations, aiming for a full rollout by early 2026. A survey by Suzy shows 61% of consumers believe coffee quality reflects hotel guest value. Justin Alexander from Holiday Inn Express emphasizes enhanced breakfast experiences, while Amy Daugherty of Costa Coffee highlights their commitment to quality and hospitality, aiming to create joyful moments for travelers.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Brokers Sale of Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown

🏨 August 19, 2025, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the sale of the 126-key Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown to Sun Capital Hotels. This acquisition marks Sun Capital's seventh property in Albuquerque and twelfth overall. The hotel, located in the Uptown district, offers proximity to ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center's 1.4 million square feet of retail space and amenities such as 1,127 square feet of meeting space, a business center, outdoor pool, and dining options.

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JLL Announces Sale of The Boxer Boston

📍 JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group sold The Boxer Boston, an 80-key historic hotel in Boston's West End, to Eurostars Hotels Company, part of Grupo Hotusa. Originally built in 1904 and renovated in 2013, it features 80 guestrooms, a fitness center, and the Bulfinch Social restaurant. This is Eurostars’ fifth U.S. hotel. Located near TD Garden and North Station, the purchase supports Eurostars’ expansion in urban tourism.

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Accor Selects Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud for Global PMS

💻 Oracle and Accor, June 2025, Austin: Accor transitions global properties to Oracle OPERA Cloud PMS, enhancing hotel operations. The platform standardizes data across properties, aiding performance monitoring and decision-making. Accor prioritizes a consistent, high-quality guest experience and operational efficiency. Oracle's collaboration is highlighted as strategic. Accor adopts Oracle OPERA Cloud Sales and Event Management for enhanced meetings and events management, providing digital self-service tools for event planning. Oracle emphasizes Accor's adaptability and innovative approach in hospitality.

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W Hotels Completes Renovation of W New York – Union Square

💡 W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy, unveiled the $100 million renovation of the 256-room W New York – Union Square in New York City, housed in the historic Guardian Life Building and originally designed by Rockwell Group in 2001. The hotel features a transformed Living Room Café, a new seafood brasserie called Seahorse, the only rooftop bar in Union Square, and 2,587 square feet of meeting space. The hotel aims to blend historic architecture with modern luxury.

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