LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 72

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Henderson Beach Resort Announces Opening of Primrose Coastal Italian

🍴 DESTIN, Florida—On the official opening of Primrose Coastal Italian at Henderson Beach Resort, led by Executive Chef Scott Plumley. The restaurant offers a unique coastal cuisine experience, featuring house-made pastas, locally sourced seafood, and Mediterranean ingredients. Menu highlights include Blue Crab Zeppole, Lobster & Summer Stone Fruit Caprese, and Linguine al Frutti di Mare. Primrose is now open for nightly dinner service, welcoming guests to savor dishes that blend Italian heritage with Florida’s Gulf Coast flavors.

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JLL Announces Sale of Clarion Hotel Airport in Portland, Maine

📍 JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group facilitated the sale of the Clarion Hotel Airport, a 149-room hotel in Portland, Maine. Originally opened in 1974, the hotel features 7,000 square feet of meeting space and amenities like a restaurant, shuttle service, pool, fitness, and business centers. It offers easy access to I-295 and Portland International Jetport. The hotel will be managed by Jamsan Hotel Management. Alan Suzuki led the JLL team in this transaction.

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The Highland Dallas Completes Renovation

🏨 The Highland Dallas in Texas completed renovations led by BAMO, Inc., focusing on guest rooms, lobby, and public spaces. As the first in Hilton's Curio Collection, the redesign highlights Dallas' modernist architecture and features an art program curated by Sweeney Art Advisory. Notable installations include a handcrafted terracotta mural and custom chandeliers. The updated interiors incorporate natural materials and custom artwork to reflect Dallas' cultural essence.

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Access Point Financial Provides Refinancing of Four-Hotel Portfolio

🏨 In July 2025, Access Point Financial provided a $55 million floating-rate loan to H&S Properties Development Corp. to refinance a four-hotel portfolio in Maryland, including the Courtyard Aberdeen/Residence Inn and Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites in Baltimore. The loan features a four-year term with a one-year extension, aimed at refinancing debt and funding a PIP. The Aberdeen hotels are near Ripken Stadium, while the Baltimore hotels are close to the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards.

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TownePlace Suites Bozeman West Opens

🏨 Bozeman, Montana—TownePlace Suites Bozeman West opens with 107 suites. Construction took 18 months. Designed for extended stays, it features full kitchens, a bar, and a restaurant. Located near Yellowstone, Big Sky Resort, and Bozeman Airport, guests enjoy an indoor pool, fitness center, and pet-friendly amenities. Two meeting rooms, outdoor seating with a fire pit, and energy-efficient features enhance comfort. The design blends white marble and rustic wood.

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CoStar: All Regions Besides Middle East and Africa Increase Hotel Pipeline Activity

🏠 In June 2025, CoStar reported global hotel pipeline data. In Europe, 431,736 rooms were under contract, up 2.9%, with the UK and Germany leading construction. Asia Pacific saw 957,254 rooms, up 4.2%, led by China. The Middle East & Africa's pipeline dropped 2.6%, with Saudi Arabia and UAE leading. The Americas had 902,952 rooms under contract, up 1.1%, mostly in the U.S. Overall, growth except in the Middle East & Africa.

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Kixby Hotel Partners With Stayntouch

📱 Stayntouch partners with Kixby Hotel in New York City, offering a 195-room boutique accommodation. The implementation of Stayntouch PMS led to a 25% faster check-in/out process and a 40% decrease in interdepartmental miscommunication. It integrates with IDeaS G3 for real-time rate updates, enhancing revenue. The system saves time in room assignments and streamlines pre-arrival payments, allowing staff to focus on guest engagement and upsell opportunities.

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Actabl Launches HotelData.com, Debuts Budget Planning Guide

📈 Actabl launched HotelData.com in Atlanta, Georgia, as a free resource for hoteliers. The 2025–2026 Budget Planning Guide offers insights into labor costs, with a 6.6% year-over-year increase, and revenue performance, where RevPAR was $105.12 against a budgeted $123.89. ADR remained stable at $186.14. Forecasts anticipate RevPAR of $108.92 for H2 2025 and profit margins rising to 39.3%. HotelData.com aims to provide actionable data to enhance budgeting and decision-making.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Continues to Report Negative Yearly Comparisons

🏨 July 6-12, 2025, Arlington, Virginia—U.S. hotel industry performance declined year-over-year. Occupancy fell by 3.2% to 67.2%, ADR slightly decreased by 0.5% to $158.42, and RevPAR dropped by 3.7% to $106.39. St. Louis saw occupancy rise by 21% to 81.3%, ADR up 8.1% to $145.21, and RevPAR increase by 30.8% to $118.10, influenced by the 62nd General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Houston's metrics plummeted due to 2024's Hurricane Beryl comparison.

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Charlestowne Hotels Adds Two Hotels to Managed Portfolio

🏨 Charlestowne Hotels expands with two university-affiliated properties: Granville Inn in Granville, Ohio, and The Inn at Patrick Square in Clemson, South Carolina. Granville Inn, a 39-room Tudor-style hotel, opened in 1924 and was renovated by Denison University in 2013. The Inn at Patrick Square offers 45 rooms, including 36 guestrooms and nine King Suites, plus 1,830 sq ft of event space. Both inns aim to enrich guest experiences in collegiate neighborhoods.

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