LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 71

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Margaritaville Kansas City Hotel Officially Opens

🏨 Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City opened in Kansas City, Kansas, offering 228 guestrooms, including 11 suites, and over 14,000 square feet of event space. Developed by Sunflower Development Group with Homefield KC, it features multiple dining options, indoor and outdoor pools, and event venues. Amenities include a fitness center, entertainment center, and retail store. The hotel is the only full-service conference hotel in Wyandotte County, emphasizing Midwest hospitality with a resort-style experience.

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Procaccianti Companies Secures Final Approvals for The Bellevue Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island

🏨 Procaccianti Companies plans to develop The Bellevue Hotel, a 91-key luxury boutique in Newport, Rhode Island. Approved on June 11, 2025, construction begins in Q4 2025. Located near the International Tennis Hall of Fame, this project includes underground parking, 91 guestrooms, dining venues, and spa facilities. Designed by Centerbrook Architects, it revives the historical Stone Villa site and is set for completion in 2027.

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PwC: 85 Percent of YoY M&A Deals Have Declined in Hospitality and Leisure

💸 PwC's "Hospitality & Leisure: US Deals 2025 Mid-Year Outlook" reported an 85% decrease in PE-sponsored H&L deals year-over-year. High borrowing costs and policy uncertainty are tempering deal volume. Three large H&L deals in 2024 involved PE buyers acquiring gaming operators. The focus is on digital transformation, with M&A reshaping brand portfolios. Operators aim to leverage M&A strategies, adapt to market trends, and capitalize on tech advancements amid economic uncertainty and evolving consumer preferences.

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HITEC 2025 Welcomes Nearly 6,000 Industry Stakeholders, Highlights Latest in Hospitality Technology

📱 June 16-19, 2025, Indianapolis: Nearly 6,000 attendees gathered for HITEC, organized by HFTP. With over 360 companies, it showcased hospitality tech solutions. The event featured speakers Jeremy Gutsche and Todd Buchholz and celebrated two new Hall of Fame inductees. The E20X pitch competition marked its tenth anniversary, with Levee winning top awards for its AI innovations. Attendees from 60+ countries enjoyed networking opportunities and educational sessions, enhancing industry knowledge and connections.

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CoStar Reports Steady U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in May

🏨 May 2025, Arlington, Virginia: U.S. hotel performance data from CoStar shows mostly steady year-over-year results. Occupancy dipped 0.7% to 65.3%, while ADR rose 0.8% to $162.72, and RevPAR increased 0.1% to $106.30. New York City had the highest occupancy at 87.9% (down 1.0%). New Orleans and Houston saw the lowest occupancy rates at 60.1% and 61.4%, respectively. Top 25 Markets outperformed other areas in occupancy and ADR.

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Zucchetti North America Brings Lybra Assistant to Market

💰 Indianapolis, March 2025—Zucchetti North America launched Lybra Assistant, a next-generation revenue management system (RMS) at HITEC Indianapolis. With over 1,600 European hotels using it, Lybra Assistant improves revenue and efficiency by analyzing real-time demand data and flight searches. Designed for properties with over 20 rooms, the system offers automated rate recommendations for 365 days. Fulvio Giannetti, CEO of Lybra, highlights its AI-driven approach, aiming to enhance North American hotel profitability.

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LG Electronics Releases Pro:Centric+ Hotel TV Lineup

📺 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana—In June 2025, LG Electronics unveiled Pro:Centric+ at HITEC, transforming hotel TVs into business tools. This platform allows seamless integration of third-party services, enhancing energy management, advertising, casting, location services, and WiFi monitoring. LG showcased partnerships with Anacove and TraknProtect, providing AI-enabled energy solutions and employee safety features. The new web interface simplifies device management, offering smartphone or tablet access for wireless provisioning, aiming to reduce costs and boost hotel profitability.

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Holiday Inn Express Astoria Reopens After Renovation

🏨 Resolute Road Hospitality completed a comprehensive renovation of the 98-room Holiday Inn Express Astoria, Oregon. The four-story hotel saw upgrades in guestrooms, lobby, breakfast area, fitness center, pool, and patio. Positioned beneath the Astoria-Megler Bridge, it's a strategic stop between Portland and Seattle. The renovation aims to boost guest satisfaction and operational performance. The property is seven miles from Astoria Regional Airport and near notable local attractions.

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Charlestowne Hotels Adds Hotel Nell to Managed Portfolio

🏨 Charlestowne Hotels is expanding by managing Hotel Nell, a 106-room property in Washington, D.C.'s Union Market. They will handle operations, including food and beverage, marketing, and revenue. Hotel Nell offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of event space, including a rooftop venue, and features three dining outlets. The Treehouse rooftop bar offers Mexican-inspired cuisine, while Bolgiano’s Pantry provides health-focused meals. A new Charlestowne-conceived venue will soon energize the late-night scene.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📅 Essex Hotel Management promoted John Kattato to COO. Quore announced David Fox's retirement and introduced Vail Ross as VP of Business Development. Cloudbeds appointed Adnan Malik as Managing Director in London. Auberge Resorts Collection designated Etienne Haro as Managing Director of Cambridge House in London. Numerous hospitality industry appointments include Joseph Shurmur at Luminary Hotel & Co., Victorio Gonzalez at Montage Laguna Beach, and Natasha Pogrebinsky at InterContinental Cleveland. Omni Hotels plans a 2027 opening in Mexico with Terrance Kelly as Director.

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