LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 56

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FIU Launches Bill Hansen Catering & Events Laboratory

📁 August 16, the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) opened the Bill Hansen Catering & Events Laboratory at the Roz and Cal Kovens Conference Center, Biscayne Bay Campus, Miami. This interactive lab offers FIU students hands-on training in catering and event management, fulfilling a vision shared by the late Professor Dan Cormany and Bill Hansen. This facility supports courses like Mega Event Management and Event Technology with industry immersion.

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McKibbon Equities Announces Acquisition of SpringHill Suites Tampa Westshore Airport

🏨 McKibbon Equities acquired SpringHill Suites Tampa Westshore Airport, located in Tampa's Westshore Business District. The hotel offers 149 guestrooms and over 1,800 sq ft of meeting space. It's equipped with a pool, fitness center, and provides breakfast, parking, and airport shuttles. This is McKibbon’s 14th hotel in Tampa Bay and 94th nationwide. Synovus Bank financed the deal, and Bryce Cherko of Cherko Fusco Realty represented the seller.

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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds The Westin Jackson to Management Portfolio

📍 Crescent Hotels & Resorts now manages The Westin Jackson, located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. Opened in 2017, this modern hotel provides guests access to cultural and business spots like the Mississippi Museum of Art and Thalia Mara Hall. It features versatile event spaces, a Southern-flavored restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and an indoor pool. Guests can also enjoy a curated electric guitar collection and local art installations.

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GLō Best Western Bronx Opens

📍 BWH Hotels announced the opening of GLō Best Western Bronx in New York City, a 72-room hotel offering modern and tech-enabled amenities. Located near the Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium, and New York Botanical Garden, it features multifunctional common areas, a business center, and exercise facilities. The hotel provides a complimentary full breakfast and proximity to major transit lines. Chetankumar Gandhi, the owner, highlights its reflection of the Bronx's energy.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Partnership With Devialet

🎧 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts partners with Devialet to enhance guest experiences with sound technology. In New York, as of 2025, Devialet provides audio solutions for Fairmont, including in-room and lobby soundscapes. Established in 1907, Fairmont integrates music into its heritage. Devialet products like Gemini earbuds and Mania Bluetooth speakers are available at Fairmont stores. This collaboration aims to create immersive, multi-sensory environments with bespoke soundscapes and lighting.

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Noble House Hotels & Resorts Announces Brand Refresh

🏨 Noble House Hotels & Resorts announced a brand refresh with a new logo and website. Founded in 1981, the company manages 29 properties, including a new $100 million, 96-room project in Paradise Valley, Arizona, opening in fall 2027. It also features renovations of Ocean Key Resort & Spa in Key West and the Chatham Inn in Cape Cod. This October, they launch The Great Plates Expedition at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa in Pacific City, Oregon, featuring chef Adam Glick.

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Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown Completes Renovation

📍 InnVentures, August 2025, Denver—Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown completed renovations. Overseen by IIG Interior Image Group, the updates include 221 guestrooms with new features such as ergonomic chairs, and 6,700 square feet of meeting space. The Territory Kitchen & Bar also received a refresh. David Montrose of InnVentures highlights a new menu featuring comfort foods. The hotel, owned by Apple Hospitality REIT, is located near major attractions like the Colorado Convention Center.

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CoStar Reports Negative U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in July

📅 July 2025 in Arlington, Virginia: The U.S. hotel industry faced declines compared to July 2024. Occupancy dropped to 68.2% (a decrease of 1.0%), ADR fell to $161.90 (down 0.1%), and RevPAR decreased to $110.37 (down 1.1%). New York City had the highest occupancy among the Top 25 Markets at 85.2% (down 1.1%), while New Orleans and Phoenix recorded the lowest, at 53.9% and 55.3% respectively.

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Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of St. Clair Inn

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality has taken over management of the St. Clair Inn in St. Clair, Michigan, as of 2025. Originally opened in 1926, the historic inn will join the Marriott Tribute Portfolio. The property includes 85 guestrooms and suites, three cottages, and over 34,000 square feet of event space. With a focus on enhancing its unique charm and guest experience, Dreamscape plans significant renovations. Culinary options include The Dive, Prohibition Bar, and 1926 Restaurant.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Accepts Keswick Hall Into Legend Collection

🏨 Keswick Hall, built in 1912, joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection in the Virginia Piedmont region. This historic landmark features 80 guestrooms and is surrounded by over 30 vineyards near Monticello and the University of Virginia. Amenities include a Pete Dye golf course, spa, two pools, and dining at Marigold by Jean-Georges. Special experiences include Polo at King Family Vineyards and the BMW Drive Program. The estate emphasizes Virginia’s cultural and natural heritage.

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