LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 51

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Arbor Lodging Announces Acquisition of Eaglewood Resort & Spa

🏠 CHICAGO, August 2025 - Arbor Lodging Partners acquired Eaglewood Resort & Spa, a 295-room property in Itasca, Illinois, near O’Hare Airport and downtown Chicago. The resort features 39,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and an 18-hole golf course on 102 acres. Arbor Lodging Management will manage the resort, enhancing guest amenities. This strategic acquisition aligns with Arbor’s value-add investment strategy, boosting local economy contributions and showcasing operational strengths in Chicago.

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RealINSIGHT Marketplace to Hold Hospitality Auction

🏨 RealINSIGHT Marketplace announced auctions on August 13th, 20th, and September 10th, 2025. These auctions feature hotel assets in Texas, Missouri, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Ohio. The 1,306 rooms from brands like Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield Inn have starting bids from $650,000 to $3,225,000. Conducted online, they offer investors attractive opportunities in growth markets, as stated by Damian Smoter, senior VP of Marketplace.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📁 Stonebridge appointed Kevin Dingle as chief development officer. Aimbridge Hospitality promoted Allison Handy to chief commercial officer. Nikki Beach Hospitality appointed Yang (Michael) Fan as general manager in Koh Samui. NOPSI Hotel and Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills appointed new general managers, Cullen Stackpole and Thomas Vidal, respectively. Waldorf Astoria Orlando and The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, appointed new managers. SLS Baha Mar appointed a new director of sales. Various other hospitality industry appointments were announced.

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Data Plus Announces Partnership With Visual Matrix

💸 CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts—Data Plus, a leading software company, announced a new partnership with Visual Matrix in April 2025. This collaboration offers an integrated, API-based solution that automates hotel operations, syncing front-office and back-office functions. The system generates daily revenue reports, ensuring compliance with the 12th Edition of USALI. Benefits include reduced errors and improved financial visibility. Key figures involved are Bruce Bensetler, CEO of Data Plus, and Johnny Morin, VP of Visual Matrix.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Brokers Sale of Two Marriott Hotels

🗺 Hunter Hotel Advisors sold the 78-key Residence Inn Jacksonville Airport and 81-key Courtyard Jacksonville Airport Northeast to Northstar Hotels Management on July 22, 2025. The sale was executed by Robert Taylor and Sophia Pittaluga from Hunter's Miami office. Located off I-95, near Jacksonville International Airport and major employers, the properties total 159 keys. Future investments are planned. Nearby attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and a future $100 million Holon facility at Imeson Park.

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OYO Adds 150 Hotels to Its U.S. Portfolio in H1 2025

📍 OYO added over 150 hotels to its U.S. portfolio in early 2025, with plans to add 150 more by year-end. New entries span Texas, Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, California, Michigan, and Illinois, including significant properties like the 400-room Palette Sunset Waves Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. The company emphasizes expanding through strategic partnerships and exploring urban and suburban markets in the Sun Belt and Great Lakes regions.

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Otelier Updates IntelliSight With New Architecture

💻 Otelier launched an upgraded IntelliSight BI platform in Bethesda, Maryland, featuring modern architecture powered by Snowflake. IntelliSight unifies hotel financial and operational data, enhancing profitability decision-making for commercial, finance, operations, and C-suite teams. Key features include modular dashboards, cloud-native architecture, and mobile optimization. Integrations with Opera Cloud, Sage Intacct, and HotelKey improve dataset management across hotel tech stacks.

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Hospitality Industry Representatives Advocate for Passage of Legislation Requiring Human Trafficking Training

🏨 State legislators and hospitality leaders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, advocate for House Bill 1286, proposed by State Rep. Regina Young, to mandate human trafficking awareness training for hotel and short-term rental employees statewide. The bill, backed by several lawmakers, aims to standardize training to identify and report trafficking signs. Industry leaders like the AHLA Foundation and Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association support this initiative, emphasizing its importance in combating human trafficking and enhancing safety across Pennsylvania.

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Choice Hotels International Reports Q2 2025 Results

💸 Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported Q2 2025 results in North Bethesda, Maryland. Net income fell to $81.7 million from $87.1 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA hit $165 million, a 2% rise. Global rooms increased by 2.1%, and international rooms rose by 5%. The company acquired the remaining 50% of Choice Hotels Canada for $112 million. Domestic RevPAR declined by 2.9%, with liquidity at $587.5 million as of June 30, 2025.

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NH Collection New York Madison Avenue Joins Crescent Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio

🏨 Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Fairfax, Virginia, now manages the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue. Located in a restored Renaissance Revival building, this hotel offers 288 guestrooms and suites with skyline views, a fitness center, and MAD Bar & Lounge. It's close to Grand Central Station and Bryant Park. Guests enjoy live performances in the piano room and Italian-Mediterranean cuisine at Serafina. The design features midcentury-inspired interiors and curated amenities.

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