LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 56

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PENN Entertainment Announces Opening Date for Second Hotel Tower at M Resort Las Vegas

🏖 PENN Entertainment, Inc. will open a new hotel tower at M Resort Spa Casino, Las Vegas, on December 1, 2025, pending approvals. The $206 million project nearly doubles room capacity to 765. A new 15,000 sq. ft. Montese Ballroom will open on October 1, 2025. A new restaurant, Meril, in partnership with The Emeril Group, will open, adding to the property's amenities. This is part of PENN's growth, including projects in Illinois and Ohio.

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Study: H-2B Visa Program Supports U.S. Labor Force

🏨 WASHINGTON, DC—An analysis by Edgewater Economics highlights the H-2B Visa Program's positive effects on U.S. jobs and wages. Each H-2B worker supports 3-5 U.S. jobs, with wages in these areas growing 1.6% higher. The hotel industry remains 200,000 workers short compared to pre-pandemic levels, relying on the program for seasonal needs. Landscaping uses 40% of H-2B workers, while hotels, forestry, and seafood industries follow with 8.67%, 6.3%, and 5.65% respectively.

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RMS Announces Partnership With SiteMinder

💸 RMS, in Sydney, announced a strategic partnership with SiteMinder to integrate RMS's PMS with SiteMinder's Smart Platform using UltraSync connectivity. This integration automates revenue management for hoteliers by synchronizing rates, restrictions, and reservations in real time, reducing manual processes and errors. Key benefits include real-time pricing sync, automated reservation uploads, and faster response to market changes. Leah Rankin of SiteMinder highlighted the dynamic capabilities this partnership brings to hotels.

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Donohoe Hospitality Services Awarded Management of 597-Room Hotel Portfolio

🏨 Donohoe Hospitality Services will manage a three-hotel portfolio in Maryland, totaling 597 rooms. The properties include the 150-room Cambria Hotel College Park, 297-room Hotel at the University of Maryland, and 150-room Hotel at Arundel Preserve, owned by Southern Management Companies. The partnership aims to expand portfolios and create opportunities, reflecting shared values of integrity and growth.

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AHLA Survey: Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans

🏨 WASHINGTON, D.C., late August: A survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) reveals financial strains on nearly 400 hotel owners/operators due to rising costs and uneven demand. 32% delayed development projects, 24% scaled back, and 8% canceled. Only 8% proceeded with new investments. 49% report understaffing. Leisure travel declines for 30% of hotels, while business/government travel drops for 15-17%. AHLA aims to advocate for policies that boost travel and reduce operational pressures.

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Action Against Hunger and IHG Celebrate First Year of Partnership

🍽 Action Against Hunger and IHG Hotels & Resorts, after a year-long partnership, have provided screenings for over 4.5 million people in 55+ countries, including Ethiopia and Kenya. 1 million pregnant women and 3.5 million children under 5 were screened. With 6,700 hotels, IHG promotes awareness and supports Action Against Hunger. In Gujarat, India, the initiative helped in child nutrition screening, health worker training, and health center refurbishment. IHG's global reach enhances humanitarian action and community resilience.

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Cendyn Hotel Digital Marketing Performance Index Finds AI Cuts Acquisitions Costs 19 Percent

💸 AUSTIN, Texas—2025 saw hotel customer acquisition costs drop 19% thanks to AI in Google's Performance Max for travel goals (PMTG). PMTG boosted hotel bookings and revenue over 4x. Conversion rates surged 262%, while media costs soared 20-40%. Google Hotel Ads cost-per-click rose 14%, decreasing click volumes. The Cendyn report warns hotels to invest in AI to maintain digital marketing ROI. Senior VP Luke Markesky advocates strategic AI use for sustaining growth in a competitive market.

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Hideaway Inns Opens Its First Property in Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire

🏨 Hideaway Inns opens its first property, Hideaway Inn Mount Sunapee, in Newbury, New Hampshire. The 55-room hotel, developed by Hideaway Inns and managed by Revival Hotels, features a direct-to-door check-in system and amenities like Crosley record players and a mobile concierge app. Located near Mount Sunapee and Lake Sunapee State Beach, it offers various recreational activities. Saxton Sharad, CEO, announces plans for three more properties by year-end and 25 in five years.

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle Completes Renovation

🏨 The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, completed a property-wide renovation in downtown Seattle. All 189 guestrooms, including 45 junior suites and the Ambassador Suite, were updated. The hotel also launched the Marin restaurant, led by Executive Chef Robin Posey, offering a Pacific Northwest menu. Amenities include complimentary bicycles, a 24-hour fitness center, and 6,000 square feet of meeting space. Marin serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and offers a 2–5 PM happy hour.

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HAMA Releases Fall 2025 Industry Outlook Survey Results

🏨 Fall 2025, Austin, Texas: The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) released its Industry Outlook Survey, with insights from 81 hotel asset managers, representing 33% of membership. Over 70% anticipate a 1-3% rise in RevPAR. Two-thirds are pursuing acquisitions, while 80% plan renovations in the coming year. The survey, linked to HAMA’s Spring 2025 Annual Meeting, reflects optimism for Q4 and a proactive industry stance.

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