LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 44

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Staypineapple Introduces Pet Wellness Program

🐶 Staypineapple partners with Zoundz and VEG ER for Pets to enhance pet wellness at its hotels. Guests booking the Pineapple Pup Package receive a 14-day Zoundz app trial, designed to reduce pet anxiety. This aligns with Staypineapple's pet-friendly goals, addressing increased separation anxiety in 76% of dogs. VEG ER for Pets offers 24/7 emergency care, available at over 100 locations near Staypineapple hotels, ensuring expert veterinary support for traveling pets.

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Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key Opens

🏨 Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key opened in August 2025 in Arlington, Virginia, near the Francis Scott Key Bridge. This hotel, part of Hilton's refreshed brand identity, offers 331 guestrooms and 28,000 square feet of meeting space. The 36th floor provides panoramic views of Washington, D.C. and Arlington. Guests can enjoy a fitness center, retail outlets, and the restaurant Locket. Located close to Rosslyn Metro, Georgetown, and Reagan National Airport, it's a hub for community and business activities.

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Stayntouch Announces Partnership With Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

💻 Bethesda, Maryland—August 2025: Stayntouch partners with Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges in South Africa. Stayntouch PMS now supports 11 properties, implemented within six weeks. Benefits include centralized management, flexible integrations, and user-friendly cloud technology. Vincent Bouwer, Lion Roars CRO, praises Stayntouch for enhancing operations and guest experiences. Jeff Down, Stayntouch EMEA head of sales, highlights the platform's ease of use and scalability, helping staff focus on delivering memorable guest experiences.

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Arriba Capital Closes Construction Loan for Dual-Branded Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee

🏢 Arriba Capital secured a $67 million construction loan for a dual-branded Hilton Home2 Suites & Hampton Inn in Nashville's East Bank, near Oracle's planned $2 billion headquarters. The borrower, a Southeast-based hospitality firm, will open the upper-midscale hotel in early 2027. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Arriba Capital facilitated this project to enhance hospitality options in the area.

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Way Announces Integration With Hyatt

🏨 Hyatt and Way announce a global collaboration spanning hundreds of hotels and resorts, integrating Way’s platform and APIs into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem in August 2025. This partnership streamlines Hyatt's operations, enhancing personalization and guest experience. It features real-time translation, support for 100+ currencies, and over 25 payment methods. Notable experiences include events like the Harvest Winemaker Dinner at Hyatt Regency Sonoma and the Art of Gold Crafting at Park Hyatt Zurich.

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CBRE Survey Finds Slight Decline in U.S. Cap Rates

📈 Cap rates fell 9 basis points in H1 2025, per CBRE's CRS survey, with 200+ real estate professionals' input. Treasury yields were volatile, peaking at 4.8% in January, dropping to 4.2% by June. Tariffs announced April 2 affected CRE sales volume outlook; 16% of respondents expect it to be significantly lower. Cap rates have likely peaked, with respondents favoring the multifamily sector over industrial, retail, hotel, and office.

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ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Reno Opens

🏨 Sandpiper, LLC, opened ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham in Reno, Nevada, in mid-July. It's the second ECHO Suites in their portfolio, offering a clean, affordable stay. Sandpiper CEO Carter Rise praised the location and customer response. Sandpiper Hospitality, managing nearly 70 hotels, oversees operations. Sandpiper owns 41 properties across eight brands in twelve states.

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DoveHill Acquires White Barn Inn

🏨 DoveHill has acquired the White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine. Auberge Resorts Collection will continue managing the property, which features guest cottages, a luxury spa, a pool, and the Cora Houseboat. DoveHill plans enhancements to improve the luxury experience. CEO Jake Wurzak emphasized the inn's iconic status and unique character. Charles Paloux noted the acquisition aligns with DoveHill's strategic focus on distinctive hotel investments through their DoveHill Opportunity Fund 2.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Arranges Sale of Home2 Suites by Hilton Wayne

💰 Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the sale of Home2 Suites by Hilton Wayne on July 29, 2025. Located near Manhattan, the 120-key hotel was sold by DC Hospitality Group LLC to Spark GHC. The hotel, built in 2020, features a fitness center, business center, and indoor pool, and is strategically positioned near major corporate and entertainment hubs. It attracts visitors from local employers and William Paterson University, contributing to the local economy and employment landscape of over 25,000 workers.

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Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Chris O’Donnell as President of Select Service Division

📈 Chris O'Donnell will become president of Aimbridge Hospitality's select service division on September 15 in Plano, Texas. With over 20 years in hospitality, including roles at Marriott, Magna Hospitality, and Atrium Hospitality, O'Donnell will focus on operational performance to enhance the division's market share, profitability, and guest satisfaction. Craig S. Smith, CEO, emphasizes O'Donnell's leadership and expertise as key assets to the company.

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