LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 67

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DKN Hotels Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Oxnard, California

🏨 Oxnard, California—TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ventura Oxnard opened in the RiverPark neighborhood. Managed by DKN Hotels, it features 121 suites. Located 10 minutes from downtown, it's near The Collection RiverPark, Channel Islands Harbor, and more. Offers studios and one-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Amenities include smart TVs, Wi-Fi, fitness center, outdoor courtyard, and a pool. Provides 326 sq ft meeting space, a complimentary breakfast, and 24-hour market.

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Purchasing Management International (PMI) Acquires Pineapple Procurement

💼 Dallas, Texas—PMI announced acquiring interests of Pineapple Procurement. Jackie Wright, Pineapple's founder, expressed pride in this evolution, ensuring exceptional service continues. PMI's CEO, Carl Long, highlighted shared philosophies and expanded capabilities. This strategic acquisition enhances PMI's global project management.

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HREC Arranges Sale of the Courtyard Marriott Tampa-Brandon, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa-Brandon

💸 HREC Investment Advisors arranged the sale of two hotels in Tampa, Florida: the 93-room Courtyard Tampa Brandon and the 107-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa Brandon. Five Rivers Hospitality from Salt Lake City, Utah, acquired the properties. Scott Stephens, Niven Patel, and Wendy Blissett led the transaction. Located near downtown Tampa, these hotels provide accessibility to attractions like Busch Gardens and the Tampa Riverwalk, highlighting Tampa Bay’s appeal in the hospitality investment sector.

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InnVentures Completes Renovation of Courtyard by Marriott Spokane Downtown Convention Center

📍 Seattle, Washington—June 2025: Courtyard by Marriott Spokane Downtown Convention Center underwent a total renovation by InnVentures and BHG Hotels. The hotel, located in Spokane’s downtown, features 149 renovated guestrooms, an updated facade, enhanced lighting, new landscaping, an expanded fitness center, and upgraded lobby and restaurant areas. The Bistro offers breakfast with Starbucks beverages and dinner with bar service. Positioned less than a mile from Riverfront Park, it aims to attract modern business travelers.

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Hyatt Announces Agreement to Sell Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga

💸 Hyatt Hotels Corporation, on June 17, 2025, agreed to sell Playa’s real estate portfolio to Tortuga Resorts for $2 billion, with a potential $143 million earnout. The portfolio includes 15 resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Hyatt retains $200 million preferred equity and will manage 13 properties for 50 years. Net purchase price of Playa’s management business is $555 million. Hyatt aims for $60-$65 million Adjusted EBITDA in 2027. Transaction completion by 2025 end.

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Red Roof Partners With FreedomPay for Payment Solutions

💳 COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 30, 2025—Red Roof partners with FreedomPay to enhance payment processes across 700+ U.S. hotels, focusing on speed, security, and flexibility. The collaboration aims to provide cost savings and operational efficiency, ensuring all locations support omnichannel payments. Sharee Brell, Red Roof’s VP of Technology, notes strategic advantages and improved guest experiences. Chris Kronenthal, FreedomPay president, highlights the use of Next Level Commerce™ technologies for secure transactions, enhancing the hospitality experience.

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voco The Shelby — Myrtle Beach Opens

🏖 MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina—In June 2025, voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach opened as the first voco hotel by IHG in South Carolina, named after the famous local, Shelby Ann Byrd. The hotel features 241 guestrooms, live music on weekends, and The Palm & Pebble restaurant with a daily happy hour from 4–7 p.m. It offers over 1,300 sq ft of event space with ocean views and is located near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

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Revenue Analytics Acquires Climber

💸 ATLANTA, Georgia & LISBON, Portugal—Revenue Analytics acquired Climber, a Revenue Management Software company, to expand globally. Climber's self-learning pricing platform and Climber Market Strategy tool are now part of Revenue Analytics. The acquisition adds Climber’s team and serves over 10,000 hotels worldwide. A new office will open in Portugal, enhancing Revenue Analytics’ presence in Europe and Latin America. Bill Brewster and Mario Mouraz emphasize the alignment of their missions to empower hoteliers with pricing tools.

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Rimrock Banff to Join Emblems Collection

🏖 Accor introduced Rimrock Banff as the first North American Emblems Collection property. Renovations by Studio Collective start in October 2025 with a summer 2026 reopening. Located near Banff's attractions, this project updates the 1993 resort with features like an infinity pool and wellness amenities. Oxford Properties Group invests over $2 billion in Canadian hospitality, including this project. Emblems aims for 15 properties by 2025, with Rimrock's transformation boosting Canadian Rockies tourism.

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IHG’s voco hotels Debuts in Canada With Three Hotel Signings

🏨 voco hotels is entering the Canadian market with three new signings in Montreal, Toronto, and Niagara Falls. Scheduled openings: voco Niagara Falls – Fallsview in late 2026 with 232 rooms; voco Montreal in mid-2027 with 55 rooms; voco Toronto Airport West in 2027 with 180 rooms, aiming to be Canada's first zero-emissions, carbon-neutral hotel. This expansion is part of voco's global growth, reaching 100 open hotels with 95 more planned.

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