LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 42

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Choice Hotels Appoints Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer

📈 In September 2025, North Bethesda, Maryland, Choice Hotels International appointed Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer. Sloser, boasting over 20 years in leadership, formerly worked at McDonald's and Hilton, will manage digital channels, revenue, and customer service. CEO Pat Pacious highlighted the company's Q2 growth and global expansion. Sloser expressed excitement to join at a pivotal growth phase, praising the company’s innovation and value delivery to franchisees.

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AHLA Issues Statement on National Hotel Employee Day

🏨 On September 1, Washington, D.C. celebrated National Hotel Employee Day, honoring millions of U.S. hotel employees. Industry groups like AHLA, AAHOA, NABHOOD, and the Latino Hotel Association highlighted career advancement from entry-level roles to executive positions. Over 200 career pathways exist, supported by training and certification. More than half of U.S. hotel general managers began in entry-level jobs. Industry leaders praised employees' dedication and contribution to the hospitality sector's vibrancy and economic impact.

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My Place Hotels of America Opens Property in Augusta, Georgia

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened the My Place Hotel-Augusta, GA, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. This marks the third property from their franchise agreement with Rimrock Companies, which plans 10 properties across Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia by 2029. Located 10 minutes from Augusta National Golf Club, it features amenities like a 24-hour laundry, kitchenette, and free Wi-Fi. TGC Group manages the pet-friendly hotel. CEO Ryan Rivett emphasizes the strategic location and partnership success.

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Home2 Suites Twin Falls Breaks Ground

🏨 Germantown, Tennessee—McNeill Hotel Company and Kothe Real Estate Partners announced a groundbreaking for a 124-key Home2 Suites in Twin Falls, Idaho. Located near the Perrine Bridge, the hotel will provide views of the Snake River Canyon and access to the Canyon Rim walking trail. The development includes partners like Great Lakes Management Group and Roost Development. Guests can enjoy an outdoor patio bar overlooking the canyon, enhancing the regional economy and complementing local amenities.

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FIU Launches Bill Hansen Catering & Events Laboratory

📁 August 16, the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) opened the Bill Hansen Catering & Events Laboratory at the Roz and Cal Kovens Conference Center, Biscayne Bay Campus, Miami. This interactive lab offers FIU students hands-on training in catering and event management, fulfilling a vision shared by the late Professor Dan Cormany and Bill Hansen. This facility supports courses like Mega Event Management and Event Technology with industry immersion.

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McKibbon Equities Announces Acquisition of SpringHill Suites Tampa Westshore Airport

🏨 McKibbon Equities acquired SpringHill Suites Tampa Westshore Airport, located in Tampa's Westshore Business District. The hotel offers 149 guestrooms and over 1,800 sq ft of meeting space. It's equipped with a pool, fitness center, and provides breakfast, parking, and airport shuttles. This is McKibbon’s 14th hotel in Tampa Bay and 94th nationwide. Synovus Bank financed the deal, and Bryce Cherko of Cherko Fusco Realty represented the seller.

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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds The Westin Jackson to Management Portfolio

📍 Crescent Hotels & Resorts now manages The Westin Jackson, located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. Opened in 2017, this modern hotel provides guests access to cultural and business spots like the Mississippi Museum of Art and Thalia Mara Hall. It features versatile event spaces, a Southern-flavored restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and an indoor pool. Guests can also enjoy a curated electric guitar collection and local art installations.

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GLō Best Western Bronx Opens

📍 BWH Hotels announced the opening of GLō Best Western Bronx in New York City, a 72-room hotel offering modern and tech-enabled amenities. Located near the Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium, and New York Botanical Garden, it features multifunctional common areas, a business center, and exercise facilities. The hotel provides a complimentary full breakfast and proximity to major transit lines. Chetankumar Gandhi, the owner, highlights its reflection of the Bronx's energy.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Partnership With Devialet

🎧 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts partners with Devialet to enhance guest experiences with sound technology. In New York, as of 2025, Devialet provides audio solutions for Fairmont, including in-room and lobby soundscapes. Established in 1907, Fairmont integrates music into its heritage. Devialet products like Gemini earbuds and Mania Bluetooth speakers are available at Fairmont stores. This collaboration aims to create immersive, multi-sensory environments with bespoke soundscapes and lighting.

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Noble House Hotels & Resorts Announces Brand Refresh

🏨 Noble House Hotels & Resorts announced a brand refresh with a new logo and website. Founded in 1981, the company manages 29 properties, including a new $100 million, 96-room project in Paradise Valley, Arizona, opening in fall 2027. It also features renovations of Ocean Key Resort & Spa in Key West and the Chatham Inn in Cape Cod. This October, they launch The Great Plates Expedition at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa in Pacific City, Oregon, featuring chef Adam Glick.

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