LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 76

This Week’s Comings & Goings

📑 Club Med Holding appointed Stéphane Maquaire as CEO, effective immediately. The Belgrove Resort & Spa West Palm Beach named Brittany Drenth as general manager for 2024. Bricton Group appointed Doak Walker for Marriott San Antonio Airport. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort reopened in July after renovation, led by Leslie Weill. Gekko Group's Tom Bell became chief commercial officer, and Enseo named Karen Wright as CMO. Pacifica Hotels promoted Angel Gonzalez and Grace Petralia in San Diego.

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Accor Announces Signing of Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection

🏠 In 2025, Accor and businessman Phil Ruffin announced the signing of Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection, a 2,884-key property in Las Vegas. It debuts later this year under a franchise agreement with Accor, joining over 25 hotels in the Handwritten Collection with more than 35 in the pipeline. The resort features 10 dining venues, eight bars, and a 90,000 sq ft casino, following a multi-million-dollar refresh.

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TakeUp Announces Integration With RMS

📈 In July 2025, TakeUp integrated with RMS at Westfield Center, Ohio, allowing RMS's 7,000+ clients to use TakeUp's AI-driven pricing platform for enhanced revenue. The integration offers rapid, no-code setup, AI-powered daily pricing adjustments, and dedicated strategist support. It caters to boutique hotels, inns, glamping retreats, and B&Bs. This collaboration aids in optimizing revenue while maintaining exceptional guest experiences, blending technology with human insight to align with business goals.

Choice Hotels Launches New Marketing Campaigns

📺 NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International launched two campaigns, “Stay in Your Rhythm” and “The WoodSpring Way,” spotlighting extended-stay brands like Everhome Suites and MainStay Suites. The campaigns emphasize consistency and guest satisfaction, with features such as in-room kitchens and pet-friendly options. Focus cities include Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, and Orlando. Campaigns run through 2026 across social media, ConnectedTV, and digital platforms, aiming to educate extended-stay travelers on maintaining daily routines while away from home.

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Hilton Reports Q2 2025 Results

📈 In Q2 2025, Hilton reported a diluted EPS of $1.84, adjusted to $2.20. Net income was $442 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $1,008 million. RevPAR declined by 0.5%. Hilton added 22,600 net rooms and approved 36,200 new rooms. The development pipeline reached 510,600 rooms. Hilton issued $1 billion in Senior Notes and repurchased 3.2 million shares. 2025 projections include a net income of $1,640-$1,682 million and capital return of approximately $3.3 billion.

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Loews Hotels & Co Announces Launch of Fizz by Loews Hotels

🥤 Loews Hotels & Co introduces "Fizz by Loews Hotels," a soda-centric program launching nationwide in summer 2025. The program is available at all Loews properties, offering customizable, house-made sodas and spritzes. Signature drinks include Blossom Breeze at Loews Kansas City Hotel and Lychee Lush at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The program offers locally inspired menus, and drinks can be enjoyed spirit-free or with alcohol. Additionally, a mobile Fizz Cart will offer poolside and rooftop service.

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Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort Begins Suite Renovations

🏨 Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa in Florida is renovating its 192 suites with completion expected in early 2026. This final phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation, which began in 2022, includes redesigned one- and two-bedroom suites featuring a modern coastal aesthetic. The renovations, designed by LEO A DALY, will incorporate light wood accents, a softer color palette, and updated kitchens. The resort also enhanced its lobby, restaurant, bar, pool areas, and fitness center.

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The Ballantyne Hotel Announces Fall 2025 Opening of Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite

🎲 In late September 2025, The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Charlotte, NC, will debut Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite. This venue, the first of its kind in a North Carolina hotel, will feature five simulator bays for up to 10 people each and host up to 100 individuals. Covering 9,200 sq ft, it offers a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, including a bar with signature cocktails. Guests can enjoy gaming, dining, and various events.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Portfolio With 18 New Members

🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomed 18 new member properties from April 1 to June 30, 2025. Highlights include Amara Singapore's 389 rooms, and Castello di Velona Resort in Italy with 45 rooms. Green Pastures in Austin opens Fall 2025 with 63 rooms. Himalayas Hotel Shanghai features 412 rooms, while Imlauer Hotel Schloss Pichlarn in Austria offers 110 rooms. These hotels span locations including Singapore, Italy, Texas, China, and Austria, offering unique, immersive experiences.

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OpenTable and KAYAK Debut List of the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America

🍴 OpenTable and KAYAK, on July 2025, released a list of 100 top hotel restaurants in the U.S., reflecting dining's growing role in travel decisions. Key stats show 47% of Americans book trips for restaurants, with KAYAK seeing a 51% rise in its "restaurant" hotel filter usage. Surveys reveal 73% would revisit hotels for dining, and 38% choose hotels based on restaurants. The list includes venues from Arizona to Virginia based on OpenTable and KAYAK data.

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