LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 65

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Dreamscape Hospitality Adds Cougar Ridge Resort to Portfolio

🏖️ Dreamscape Hospitality has taken over management of Cougar Ridge Resort in Torrey, Utah, near Capitol Reef National Park, as of July 2025. The resort features guestrooms, suites, and newly added two-bedroom villas. Future expansions include a restaurant and new amenities. Dreamscape aims to enhance guest experiences with scalable solutions and strategic support. Gary Bagley, the resort's owner, emphasizes maintaining the unique atmosphere of southern Utah while expanding offerings.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📈 The Plasencia Group appointed Jennifer Connell as senior vice president. Lark named Daniela Burga as VP of human resources. Starboard Group appointed Anthony Richards as VP of retail experience. Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown hired Charles Cho as GM, while Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue appointed Shawn McWhorter as GM. Hotel Valencia Riverwalk named Mark Scheck as executive chef. Peachtree Group promoted Jared Schlosser to head of originations. Prestige Global Meeting Source appointed James St. Peter as president.

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RateGain Integrates With Cloudbeds to Enhance Hospitality Distribution

💻 SAN DIEGO, California—RateGain Travel Technologies Limited partnered with Cloudbeds to optimize hotel distribution strategies using AI. The integration of RateGain’s UNO Channel Manager with Cloudbeds’ PMS allows management of rates, inventory, and reservations across 400+ distribution channels. This AI-powered collaboration aims to eliminate manual tasks and overbookings while enabling hoteliers to unlock new revenue opportunities and enhance profitability.

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JLL Arranges Refinancing for Baron’s Cove

💸 JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group arranged refinancing for Baron’s Cove, a 67-room luxury hotel in Sag Harbor, New York. A three-year, floating-rate loan was secured for Blue Flag Capital and Bain Capital Real Estate through Blue Owl Capital-managed funds. Renovations starting October 2025 will take seven months, focusing on guestroom transformations and public space upgrades. Located near Sag Harbor’s marina, the hotel targets affluent travelers in a high-demand market with limited supply.

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Hyatt Highlights Growth in Asia Pacific, Expects Multiple Openings

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to expand its luxury and lifestyle brands in the Asia Pacific with nearly 90 new properties by 2026. Key openings include the Thompson Shanghai Expo in Q4 2025, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in August 2025, and Park Hyatt Phu Quoc in Q1 2026. The expansion includes debuts for brands like Andaz in Australia and Thailand, and The Standard in Pattaya. By Q1 2025, 64% of Hyatt’s Asia Pacific hotels are luxury and upper-upscale.

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Shiji Upgrades Reviewpro Reputation’s AI Responses

📈 HOLLYWOOD, Florida—Shiji announced an upgrade to Reviewpro Reputation’s AI Responses. After one month, HM Hotels responded to over 82% of 661 reviews with a 100% response rate on Google, Booking.com, and Tripadvisor. Negative and neutral reviews were addressed in under 2.7 days. New features include formal, friendly, empathetic, and “Business Casual” tone options; a bulk response option for 20+ reviews; and enhanced workflow visibility, all ensuring efficient, brand-aligned responses.

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Aspen One Announces Limelight Charleston, the First East Coast Limelight Property

🏖 Limelight Charleston is set to open in 2028 in the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina, featuring a 50-room hotel and 16 private residences. This will be Limelight's first East Coast location and its seventh overall. The property, developed with Category Company, includes a restaurant, bar, rooftop pool, meeting spaces, and a parking garage. Limelight Boulder and Limelight Mammoth are also slated to open this year in Colorado and California, respectively.

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Stonebridge, Stout NYC Hospitality Group Introduce New Era for The MC Hotel, Autograph Collection

🏨 Stonebridge has added The MC Hotel, Autograph Collection, an eight-story, 159-room hotel in Montclair, New Jersey, to its portfolio. Stout NYC Hospitality Group is now managing the hotel's food and beverage services, marking its expansion into New Jersey. The hotel features over 8,000 square feet of meeting space and a rooftop lounge with Manhattan skyline views. Stout NYC plans renovations and a new coastal Mediterranean concept. Chef Dan Drohan will lead revamped menu offerings.

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AHLA Issues Statement on Senate Passage of Reconciliation Package

🏨 The AHLA praised the Senate on September 2024 for passing tax provisions vital for the hospitality sector. These include making Small Business Deduction (Section 199A) permanent, benefiting small hotel owners. It also involves securing 100% bonus depreciation and expanded business interest deductibility to encourage investment and job creation. Additionally, the preservation of Like-Kind Exchange (Section 1031) remains crucial for ongoing real estate investment and economic activity.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Japan With Opening of Fairmont Tokyo

🏨 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts debuted in Japan with the opening of Fairmont Tokyo on July 1, 2025, located in the Blue Front Shibaura Tower South, from floors 35 to 43. The hotel, 13 minutes from Haneda Airport, offers 217 rooms, including 29 suites. It features seven dining venues, a 20-meter indoor infinity pool, and a Fairmont Spa on the 35th floor. Designed by BAR Studio, it combines Tokyo's tradition and modernity, catering to both global travelers and the local community.

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