LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 74

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My Place Hotel-Raleigh/Garner Opens in Garner, North Carolina

🏨 My Place Hotels of America has opened its third North Carolina location, My Place Hotel-Raleigh/Garner, in Garner, owned by TGC Garner LLC and developed by TGC Group. The new 63-room property, located 10 minutes from Raleigh, offers extended-stay amenities and is pet-friendly. Garner's rapid population growth and strategic location make it a prime spot for business and leisure travelers. Managed by TGC Hospitality Management, it addresses the area's limited extended-stay options.

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Waldorf Astoria New York to Reopen After Renovation

🏨 Waldorf Astoria New York reopened post-transformation on September 1, 2025, featuring restored Art Deco architecture by SOM and interiors by PYR, reducing rooms from 1,400 to 375 guestrooms and 372 residences. The hotel boasts 43,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a Guerlain Wellness Spa, and dining by Chef Michael Anthony. Significant restoration includes 62,000 sq. ft. of landmark interiors, making it one of NYC's largest preservation efforts. Guests enjoy updated amenities and three new dining options.

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J.D. Power: 2025 NAGSI Study Shows Hotel Guests Want Smart TVs, Good Hotel Mobile Apps

🛳 Hotel guests in North America are experiencing better value for their travel dollar in 2025, according to J.D. Power's study. Satisfaction improved due to enhanced guestrooms, with 72% using smart TVs, up from 39% in 2019. Hotel app users scored 699, 68 points higher in satisfaction. Luxury leader: The Ritz-Carlton (779). Problems affect 12% of guests, dropping satisfaction by 217 points. The study benchmarks 102 brands from 39,219 responses, spanning May 2024-May 2025.

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HREC Arranges Sale of Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa-Brandon

💰 HREC Investment Advisors arranged the sale of Homewood Suites Tampa Brandon, a 126-guestroom hotel in Tampa, Florida, to an institutional buyer. The deal was managed by Scott Stephens, Niven Patel, and Wendy Blissett. The hotel, located ten minutes from downtown Tampa, is near attractions like Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium. Despite economic concerns, the sale indicates confidence in Tampa Bay's hospitality market, highlighting its resilience and long-term potential.

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Nomadix Inc. Signs Strategic Agreement With TD SYNNEX

📶 Nomadix Inc. announced a distribution agreement with TD SYNNEX in Plano, Texas, in May 2025. This collaboration will expand Nomadix's digital engagement solutions to TD SYNNEX's reseller network across North America, targeting industries like hospitality, education, and government. Michael Fox and Speleos Dravillas from Nomadix emphasized the strategic growth and channel enhancement this partnership brings. Cheryl Day from TD SYNNEX highlighted the enrichment of their vendor portfolio through this agreement.

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Hyatt Regency Times Square Opens

🏨 Hyatt Regency Times Square debuts in New York, owned by Argent Ventures and managed by Highgate, after a multi-million-dollar renovation. The hotel features 795 rooms, including a 969 square-foot penthouse with panoramic views. It offers a "MAMMA MIA!"-themed room and a lobby restaurant, Cue 48. The property provides 290,000 square feet of commercial space. The hotel is part of nearly 30 Hyatt locations in New York and the World of Hyatt portfolio.

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Marriott Announces Retirement of Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer and EVP, Development, in 2026

🏨 Marriott International, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, announced Leeny Oberg's retirement by March 31, 2026, after 26 years. Jen Mason, 55, will become CFO after joining the company in 1992. Shawn Hill, 54, will assume the Chief Development Officer role by January 1, 2026. Oberg, 65, has been CFO since January 1, 2016, contributing to increased shareholder value. She joined Marriott in 1999, previously working at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Both Mason and Hill report to CEO Anthony Capuano.

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Rock Creek Resort to Reopen Following Renovation

🏨 In July, Rock Creek Resort in Red Lodge, Montana, will reopen after extensive renovations. Managed by Columbia Hospitality, bookings start July 27. Located near Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance, it offers 78 rooms, new amenities, and event spaces for up to 350 guests. The project, led by David and Simona Krug, enhances on-site activities like axe throwing and fly fishing. Dining includes Wild Rose and Old Piney Dell, with upgraded menus and dining experiences.

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Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of Three Hotels in Houston

📅 Dreamscape Hospitality now manages three hotels in Houston, Texas. These include Hilton Garden Inn Houston/The Woodlands, Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston NW at Beltway 8, and Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands. The hotels offer amenities like outdoor pools, fitness centers, and dining options. Located near shopping, dining, and corporate offices, these properties cater to diverse travelers, from extended-stay guests to upscale business travelers, enhancing the guest experience.

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Hilton Announces Plans to Debut Spark by Hilton in Puerto Rico

🏨 Hilton announced the Spark by Hilton Ponce, opening late 2025 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, marking the brand's debut in the Caribbean and Latin America. Owned by Ponce Resorts Inc. and managed by HI Development P.R. Corp., the hotel will feature 120 rooms near Ponce International Airport. Hilton's portfolio includes over 10 hotels in Puerto Rico and plans for 40 more properties in development across the Caribbean, within a broader expansion of 145 hotels in the region.

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