LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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CoStar Reports Mixed U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in November

🖼 U.S. hotel occupancy fell in November 2025, marking a ninth consecutive month of decline. Occupancy was 57.9%, a 2.8% drop from November 2024. ADR increased by 0.6% to $153.77, while RevPAR decreased by 2.3% to $88.97. Tampa, Florida, saw the steepest declines, with occupancy down to 63.3% and RevPAR down to $97.57, largely due to Hurricane Milton's aftermath. Minneapolis and Detroit reported the lowest occupancy rates at 51.9% and 55.9%, respectively.

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SiteMinder: World Cup Draw Leads to Strong Booking Activity for U.S. Hotels

🏆 U.S. hotels in host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are seeing a surge in bookings and average daily room rates (ADR). As of December 12, 2025, bookings for the U.S. vs. Paraguay match in Los Angeles on June 12 rose 80.5%, with ADR up 21.4%. For the England vs. Croatia match in Dallas on June 17, booking volumes grew 113.65%, with a 5.6% rise in ADR. The World Cup Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19 saw ADR increase by 72.42%, and bookings by 102.10%.

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Stayntouch Updates PMS Platform and Adds AI Features

💻 Stayntouch, based in Bethesda, Maryland, has upgraded its platform to improve hotel performance by 30-35% and cut resolution times by 50%. The Gen-2 platform, enhanced with AI tools and AWS EKS clusters, boosts system reliability and reporting accuracy across hotel operations. Security measures include PCI Level 1 certification. CTO Prabol Bhandari emphasizes the platform's role in enhancing operational efficiency and guest response.

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AHLA Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact

🍴 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a ReFED and WWF initiative, to cut food waste. In the U.S., 29% of food is wasted; the foodservice sector accounts for 12.5 million tons, with lodging contributing 10%. AHLA's 2017 Hotel Kitchen program, with WWF, reduced hotel food waste by up to 38% in 12 weeks. Surplus lodging food equals two billion meals, valued at $17 billion.

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Rosewood Hotel Group Shares Details of Anticipated Openings

🏠 Rosewood Hotel Group will expand in 2025 with eight new properties across three continents, including Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills, its first standalone residential property. Openings include Rosewood Miyakojima in Japan (55 keys) and Rosewood Mandarina in Mexico (134 keys). The New World Jinzhou Hotel in China will feature 215 keys. The debut of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin marks their first ski resort. Future openings include Rosewood locations in AMAALA, Rome, and Dubai.

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Hyatt Announces Opening of Hyatt Studios Huntsville

🏨 Hyatt Studios Huntsville opened in December 2025, following the first Hyatt Studios in Mobile, Alabama, earlier this year. Located near major employers and attractions in Huntsville, Alabama, the hotel offers 120 studio apartment-style suites with kitchens and flexible workspaces. Managed by LBA Hospitality and developed by 3H Group, it includes amenities like a 24/7 market, free breakfast, fiber internet, EV charging, a fitness studio, and a 623-square-foot meeting room for up to 15 people.

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Red Oak Capital Holdings Closes Loan for Four Points by Sheraton – O’Hare

💰 Red Oak Capital Holdings provided $10 million for acquiring and refurbishing Four Points by Sheraton – O’Hare in Chicago, IL. The loan, structured under Red Oak’s Core-Plus Bridge Loan program, has an 18-month term and a loan-to-stabilized-value of 54.54%. The 295-room, 195,000-square-foot hotel, built in 1985 on 7.5 acres, will undergo upgrades and a Marriott franchise agreement. The sponsor, owning 20 assets worth over $70 million, aims to enhance performance through targeted improvements.

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Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown Opens

🏨 Drury Hotels opened its first Nebraska location, the Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown, in Lincoln. The hotel features 210 rooms, over 2,400 sq ft of meeting space, and on-site dining. Located near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it offers easy access to local attractions. Meeting amenities include free Wi-Fi and flexible policies. Guests enjoy a 24-hour business center, indoor pool, and complimentary meals. General Manager Megan Clark leads a staff of 55.

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Amadeus: Global Hotel Revenue Projected to Reach $7.4 Billion Over Year-End Holiday Period

🗺️ Amadeus reports that as of December 4, 2025, global hotel occupancy rose by 0.5% from 2024. Tromso, Norway leads with 93% occupancy. Curacao shows the highest increase at 11%, while Waikoloa, Hawaii has the highest ADR at $942. Guanacaste, Costa Rica tops with over $2,600 ADR, and Cairns, Australia records the lowest at $286. Holiday travel revenue is expected to reach $7.4 billion, with New York contributing $66 million.

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Newmark Arranges Refinancing for Virgin Hotels Nashville

💵 Newmark has arranged a $51 million loan for Virgin Group to refinance Virgin Hotels Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. Opened in July 2020, the hotel is located on Music Row near The Gulch, Downtown Nashville, and Vanderbilt University. It features a rooftop bar, speakeasy, restaurant, rooftop pool, fitness center, and over 15,000 square feet of meeting space. This property is a flagship for the Virgin Hotels brand in the U.S.

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