LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 52

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Cambridge Common House to Open in Late 2025

🏨 Cambridge Common House, a 16-room hotel near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will open in late 2025. Designed by Elder & Ash, it features a lounge for guests. The project is part of Lark's expansion following a 2024 joint venture with Life House. Lark, known for The Bow Hotel in Portsmouth and AWOL Stowe in Vermont, continues its growth under founder Rob Blood.

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Stayntouch Expands Partnership With TPG Hotels & Resorts

💻 TPG Hotels & Resorts, operating in Bethesda, Maryland, has expanded its partnership with Stayntouch to manage over 1,400 rooms across its independent properties. Stayntouch’s user-friendly PMS enhances operations with multi-property management tools, automation, and responsive support. Michael Brown of TPG praises the system's intuitive design and efficient training. Reid Webster from Stayntouch emphasizes the shared commitment to TPG’s growth and adaptability. This partnership aims to streamline hotel operations on a centralized platform.

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Select Registry Adds 11 Properties to Its Portfolio

🏨 Select Registry added 11 properties to its portfolio, including locations in Missouri, Delaware, Michigan, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Alabama, Rhode Island, Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina. Over 70% of global travelers prefer authentic, local experiences, according to Skift and Booking.com. Select Registry aims to support independent accommodations, focusing on personalized hospitality and providing tools for innkeepers. CEO Mark Reichle emphasizes the importance of authentic stays and community support for success.

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Vision Hospitality Group Hosts Red Sand Project Event in Partnership With WillowBend Farms

🟥 Vision Hospitality Group hosted the fourth annual Red Sand Project event on August 1, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The event aimed to combat human trafficking alongside partners like WillowBend Farms. In 2024, Tennessee reported 213 trafficking cases involving 446 victims. Vision Hospitality donated $100,000 to the AHLA Foundation's Survivor Fund. Efforts include staff training and community partnerships. Mitch Patel, CEO, emphasizes awareness and action for a safer future.

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Marriott International Reports Q2 2025 Results

📈 Marriott International's Q2 2025 results reveal key growth metrics. RevPAR rose 1.5% globally, with international markets seeing a 5.3% increase. Net income totaled $763M, while adjusted EBITDA reached $1,415M. The company added 17,300 rooms, growing its inventory by 4.7%. Marriott repurchased 2.8M shares for $0.7B and aims to return $4B to shareholders in 2025. The development pipeline includes 3,900 properties and over 590,000 rooms. Marriott Bonvoy membership neared 248M.

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Access Point Financial Completes Loan Refinancing With ATLAS SP Partners

💰 ATLANTA, Georgia—Access Point Financial (APF) has refinanced $1.1 billion in floating-rate mortgage loans for 67 U.S. hotel properties in collaboration with ATLAS SP Partners. APF's CEO, Mike Lipson, highlighted the move as a significant expansion of their financing capabilities in the lodging sector. Over the past 18 months, APF has deployed $1.1 billion, with loans primarily involving Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, or IHG franchises. Brendan Jordan of ATLAS emphasized the strategic partnership's success in delivering tailored financing solutions.

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Stonebridge Appoints Kevin Dingle as Chief Development Officer

📈 Kevin Dingle joined Stonebridge as Chief Development Officer in Denver, Colorado. With over 20 years of hotel real estate experience, Dingle previously worked at Aimbridge and co-founded Compass Lodging Advisors. He managed over $750 million in acquisitions at Crow Holdings. Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith praised Dingle's market knowledge and investor relationships. Dingle holds an MBA in Finance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a BS in Hotel Management from the University of Houston.

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Rebel Hotel Company Adds Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill to Its Portfolio

🏨 Rebel Hotel Company recently transitioned the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, a 267-room hotel, into its portfolio. This is Rebel's first venture into Washington, D.C., situated near the U.S. Capitol and Union Station. The company, led by CEO Brian Sparacino, now includes four Hilton-branded hotels and several independent properties. Rebel aims to expand its creative and collaborative approach in one of the U.S.'s most competitive hospitality markets.

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Bernardus Lodge & Spa Joins Legend Collection by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

🏨 Bernardus Lodge & Spa joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection, a portfolio for luxury properties. Located in Carmel Valley, the 73-room resort combines artisanal dining, holistic wellness, and personalized hospitality. Guests enjoy a 15,000-bottle wine cellar, an organic garden, and unique wellness offerings. Bernardus joins over 100 properties worldwide in the Legend Collection. This affiliation highlights its commitment to luxury, enhancing its appeal to a global audience.

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OYO Announces Partnership With IBS Software

💻 OYO partners with IBS Software in Atlanta, Georgia, to enhance digital capabilities for its brands, including Motel 6 and Studio 6. This collaboration focuses on integrating services like hotel stays and activities within membership programs. iStay CRS, a real-time management platform, will align with OYO’s global tech ecosystem. Shashank Jain from OYO highlights iStay's role in guest experience and profitability, while Jitendra Sindhwani from IBS emphasizes shared goals in hospitality tech innovation.

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