LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 57

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Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown Opens

🏨 Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown opened in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offering 136 dog-friendly rooms with a $75 pet fee. The hotel features 9,300 sq ft of event space, a rooftop dining experience, and is near the Great Smoky Mountains. As the 175th Hotel Indigo globally, it highlights local art and design. Guests enjoy amenities like a heated infinity-edge pool, a fitness center, free WiFi, and parking at $15/day. The property is 40 miles from McGhee Tyson Airport.

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Amadeus and Shiji Expand Agreement, Offer Hotels Hospitality Technology Suite

💻 Amadeus and Shiji expanded their agreement in Berlin, facilitating mutual licensing and referrals of their hotel solutions, including Shiji Daylight PMS and Amadeus HotSOS. This collaboration improves hotel technology integration, enhances guest servicing, streamlines vendor management, and drives innovation. Through single-image integration, hotels can manage inventory, rates, and availability more efficiently. Shiji CEO Kevin King and Amadeus Hospitality President Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter emphasize the global benefits of this seamless technology ecosystem for hotels.

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ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Sterling Opens

🏨 Sandpiper, LLC opened its third ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham in Sterling, Virginia during the last week of August. Sandpiper, led by CEO Carter Rise, developed the hotel from the ground up. Sandpiper Hospitality will manage the hotel’s operations, contributing to its portfolio of nearly 70 managed hotels. Currently, Sandpiper owns 42 properties across eight brands in twelve states. The new hotel aims to meet the needs of the diverse and rapidly growing Sterling market.

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Alila Launches ‘A World Awaits’ Campaign

📰 Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, launches “A World Awaits” campaign for its Alila brand, featuring personalized guest experiences. Debuting Alila Moments across 18 destinations, including California, India, Bali, Oman, and China, the campaign highlights cultural, environmental, and spiritual immersion. Experiences include hikes, artisanal tours, rituals, and local traditions. Alila will expand to Latin America with Alila Mayakoba in late 2025. Alila Moments are exclusive to guests, fostering connections with local culture and travelers.

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Hotel Equities Expands Portfolio in Canada

🏨 Hotel Equities will manage the dual-branded Moxy Vancouver Downtown and Element Vancouver Downtown, a 30-story tower set to open in summer 2028. Owned by Paul Y. Construction (B.C.) Ltd., the project features 280 Moxy and 112 Element by Westin guestrooms in Vancouver's entertainment district. Positioned near BC Place and Rogers Arena, it caters to leisure and business travelers. This is Hotel Equities' second Moxy and third Element property, expanding their Canadian operations to 33 hotels.

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Reset Hotel Opens in Twentynine Palms, California

🏨 Reset Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California, opened by PM Hotel Group, features 65 rooms on 180 acres near Joshua Tree National Park. Guests can enjoy a saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, cold plunge, yoga classes, and communal spaces. Interiors by Gry Space emphasize desert-inspired design. Split Rock Bistro opens in early 2026, offering all-day dining with seasonal, local flavors. The hotel includes art installations and self-guided trails across 100 preserved acres.

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Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Debuts Renovated Guestrooms and Suites

🎤 Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, Florida, announced a $40 million renovation featuring revamped guestrooms and suites, including the signature restaurant The Kitchen, Velvet Bar, and the hotel’s façade. The design by KTGY is inspired by California sunsets. The hotel, owned by Loews Hotels & Co, Universal Destinations, and Hard Rock International, offers music memorabilia, live music events, and exclusive theme park benefits at Universal Orlando Resort, enhancing the guest experience.

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Virdee and Great Wolf Lodge Complete Rollout of Digital Check-In Kiosks

🛅 Great Wolf Lodge completed a nationwide rollout of Virdee-powered check-in kiosks across its 22 indoor water park resorts. These kiosks, equipped with RFID wristband dispensers, handle over one million annual check-ins. Approximately 50% of guests use these systems, peaking at 70% on busy days. Virdee supports 38,000 monthly Room Ready Notifications, enhancing guest experiences by allowing early check-ins. The initiative aims to reduce congestion, improve guest satisfaction, and boost upsell revenue while enhancing front desk operations.

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Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk Announces Renovation of Event Spaces

🏨 Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk will complete a $5.7 million renovation of its meeting and event spaces by late summer 2025. Located in San Antonio, Texas, design updates feature custom Axminster carpets, dark wood finishes, and bronze accents. Functional enhancements include a modern sound system, digital signage, and integrated audiovisual technology. Guestroom upgrades involve floor-to-ceiling windows and 75-inch TVs. Positioned near Riverwalk attractions, the hotel aims to blend modern design with local culture.

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Kimpton Announces Napa Valley Debut

🏨 Kimpton will enter Napa Valley, California, with Kimpton Napa, a 123-room hotel opening in 2028. Encompassing two four-story buildings, it will offer amenities like morning coffee, evening refreshments, and pet-friendly services without extra charges. The project, managed by Stratus Development Partners, will include a rooftop bar, garden patio, and outdoor spa. This expansion is part of Kimpton’s growth, with nearly 150 global properties in development, including new locations in Texas, California, and Hawaii.

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