LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 48

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Choice Hotels International Appoints Aly El-Bassuni as Senior Vice President of Managed Hotels Division

🏨 Aly El-Bassuni was appointed as senior vice president of the managed hotels division at Choice Hotels International in North Bethesda, Maryland. With over 30 years in hospitality, his prior roles include president at Aimbridge Hospitality and senior positions at Wyndham and Radisson. El-Bassuni will focus on strategy, operations, and growth for Choice Hotels’ managed properties. His leadership will drive performance and enhance guest experiences, building on the company's strong foundation.

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Vision Hospitality Group Opens Element Wilmington

🏨 Vision Hospitality Group and CBL & Associates, on August 2025, opened the Element Wilmington hotel in North Carolina. This is Vision's second Element by Westin hotel and their 43rd overall. The hotel, located at Mayfair Town Center, features 139 rooms with amenities like spa-inspired bathrooms, a fitness center, and a pet-friendly environment. It’s the first Element by Westin on North Carolina's coast, offering sustainable features such as EV charging stations and bike rentals.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📄 Remington Hospitality appointed Cory Chambers as chief commercial officer. HHM Hotels hired Jeremiah Galvin as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Choice Hotels promoted Aly El-Bassuni to senior vice president of managed hotels. Stonebridge promoted Jamie Pomeroy to senior vice president of business development. Lighthouse appointed Mercedes Blanco as vice president of enterprise growth. Various hospitality leaders, including Richard Romane, Hiren Prabhakar, and Steve Janicek, received managerial appointments at prestigious locations.

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Hilton Opens Its First U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel

🏨 Hilton debuted in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel opposite Havensight Mall, overlooking Long Bay. The hotel includes a 3,800 sq. ft. patio, 2,000 sq. ft. pool deck, and 850 sq. ft. event space. Amenities feature a fitness center, full-service bar, and lounge known as The Helm. Charlotte Amalie is 1.5 miles away, Cyril E. King Airport is 4.1 miles, and Magens Bay Beach is 4.5 miles.

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2025 Guide to Franchising

📅 As of March 31, 2025, BWH® Hotels operates 3,861 properties globally, with 2,072 in the U.S. Key brands include Best Western®, franchising since 1946 with 1,686 properties, and Aiden®, franchising since 2018 with 34 properties. Franchise fees are an application fee of $49,000, a 5% royalty, and a 2.1% marketing fee. WorldHotels™ Crafted, franchising since 2021, has 32 properties with a 2-4% royalty. Contact: Brad LeBlanc at Brad.LeBlanc@bwh.com.

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RobertDouglas Advises on Sale of Marriott Seattle Waterfront

💸 Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. sold the Marriott Waterfront Seattle to a joint venture of Sixth Street Partners and Riller Capital for $145 million. The 369-key hotel, under Marriott International's management, sold at $393,000 per room. The sale, with a capitalization rate of 8.1% on net operating income, ended May 31, 2025. Planned capital expenditures total $7 million. The hotel features 17,000 square feet of meeting space and downtown Seattle's sole indoor/outdoor pool.

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Resorts World Las Vegas Integrates Oracle OPERA Cloud PMS

💻 Resorts World Las Vegas, August 2025, has adopted the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform to streamline operations and personalize guest services. The cloud-based system has unified guest data across three properties, reduced IT overhead, and eliminated the need for on-premises hardware. Mobile access enhances staff efficiency, while AI solutions and Simphony Cloud POS optimize guest engagement and food and beverage operations. The shift aims to increase revenue and guest satisfaction through tailored services and improved operational efficiency.

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AHLA Issues Statement on the White House’s 2028 Summer Olympics Planning Committee

🏆 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is backing the White House's initiative to form a federal task force for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Millions of global visitors will rely on U.S. hotels. AHLA President Rosanna Maietta supports this task force for readiness, set up by the Trump administration. AHLA will work with government partners on planning and guest safety for the 2028 Games.

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Aimbridge Hospitality Launches All-Inclusive Division

🏨 Aimbridge Hospitality is launching a dedicated all-inclusive division based in Miami to tap into the growing demand for this hotel model. All-inclusive hotels are expanding four times faster than other leisure segments, with 88% of global inventory in Latin America and the Caribbean. Aimbridge aims to finalize its first agreements and start operations by year-end, indicating a strategic move to provide tailored solutions and leverage this high-growth market.

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HHM Hotels Hires Jeremiah Galvin as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

🏨 Jeremiah Galvin joins HHM Hotels as Executive Vice President and CFO in Philadelphia. With 25 years of experience, including roles at Marriott and Highgate, Galvin will lead hotel accounting and corporate finance. In 2024, HHM upgraded to a new ERP system for better operational visibility. CEO Naveen Kakarla cites improvements in accounting accuracy and speed with Galvin's leadership. Senior team members collaborate with Galvin to enhance services for hotel owners.

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