LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 64

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DoubleTree by Hilton Dayton/Fairborn Opens After Renovation

🏨 Dayton, Ohio—In 2025, the former Holiday Inn Dayton/Fairborn reopens as DoubleTree by Hilton Dayton/Fairborn after a multimillion-dollar renovation. The hotel features 203 renovated guestrooms, enhanced meeting spaces, and modern amenities like digital key access and Smart TVs. An opening ceremony is planned for September 2025. The redesign pays homage to the area's aviation history, featuring Wright Brothers artwork. Partnerships with nonprofits like 4 Paws for Ability and Habitat for Humanity will continue.

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TownePlace Suites Milpitas Silicon Valley Completes Renovation

🏨 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley unveiled its newly renovated 142-suite hotel in Milpitas, California. The renovation included new carpeting, paint, and furnishings in suites and public areas. Located six miles from downtown San Jose, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions and transportation. Amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, outdoor pool, In-a-Pinch market, and complimentary breakfast. General Manager Greg Huber emphasized the focus on comfort and hospitality for modern travelers.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Mostly Positive Comparisons

📈 July 27-August 2, 2025, Arlington, Virginia—U.S. hotel industry reports mixed performance: occupancy at 69.5% (down 0.1%), ADR at $161.00 (up 0.5%), and RevPAR at $111.90 (up 0.4%). San Francisco leads with occupancy up 15.5% to 81.7%, ADR up 15.4% to $218.91, and RevPAR up 33.2% to $178.74, boosted by World Transplant Congress. Houston sees declines: occupancy down 19.3% to 61.2% and RevPAR down 25.3% to $69.99 due to Hurricane Beryl aftermath.

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Hyatt Reports Q2 2025 Results

💸 Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported second-quarter 2025 results from Chicago, Illinois. RevPAR increased 1.6%, while net rooms growth was 11.8%. Net income was a $3 million loss, with adjusted net income at $66 million. The Playa Hotels Acquisition cost $2.6 billion, with a $2 billion real estate sale to Tortuga Resorts expected by year-end. Total debt reached $6 billion. Hyatt opened 8,920 rooms and plans $300 million in shareholder returns. A $0.15 dividend is set for September 2025.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Surpasses One Million Open Rooms

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, in the first half of 2025, surpassed one million open rooms across 6,700 hotels in over 100 countries. Celebrating 4,000 hotels in the US and 800 in Greater China, IHG is expanding with a pipeline of 2,200 hotels. New openings include Kimpton Mas Olas in Mexico, Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo in Japan, voco Malta in St. Julian’s, and Hotel Indigo Hainan Clear Water Bay in Greater China, offering diverse experiences and amenities.

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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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