LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 82

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Extended Stay America Premier Suites Expands in Virginia With New Charlottesville Location

🏡 Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Charlottesville, developed and managed by KARA Hospitality, opened a new four-story, 92-room property in Virginia. The hotel offers free wi-fi, complimentary breakfast, premium cable, a 24-hour fitness room, onsite laundry, and fully equipped kitchens in all suites. Located near the University of Virginia and other attractions, it caters to extended stay travelers. KARA Hospitality has other properties in Virginia and plans to expand to Roanoke.

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LXR Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Experiential Travel With ‘Pursuit of Adventure’

📍 LXR Hotels & Resorts launches the Pursuit of Adventure program, offering immersive experiences to luxury travelers. Nearly 70% of global travelers seek active trips, with over 75% favoring accommodations with immersive experiences. The program includes private hiking in Oahu, hot air ballooning over the Sonoran Desert, washi paper-making in Kyoto, and a soul blessing ceremony in Bali. LXR's portfolio has grown to 16 properties since 2018, with expansion planned through 2025 in locations such as Southern California, Morocco, Italy, and Abu Dhabi.

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Andaz Miami Beach Now Open on the Waterfront Resort on Mid-Beach

🏖️ Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened Andaz Miami Beach, the Andaz brand's first location in Florida. Situated on Mid-Beach, the hotel features 287 guestrooms, 64 suites with ocean or skyline views, two heated outdoor pools, a spa, a members’ beach club, and three José Andrés Group dining concepts. Aguasal and Bar Centro are operational, with The Bazaar by José Andrés launching later in the year. The upcoming opening of the spa and beach club was designed by EoA Group and Hyatt's in-house team and is owned by Sunstone Hotel Investors. – Hyatt's new Miami establishment offers a luxe Mediterranean-Miami blend.

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Ascend Collection Surpasses 400 Openings Globally and Debuts New Logo

🏡 Choice Hotels International celebrated the Ascend Collection brand reaching over 400 hotels globally since its inception in 2008. The “Ascend Collection” now has a streamlined name and a new logo. It boasts 423 hotels with more than 70 in development. In 2024, room numbers surged by over 40% compared to 2023, with expansion into markets such as Washington, D.C., Park City, Utah, Vancouver, Mexico City, Queensland, and Calama. The upscale portfolio of Choice Hotels grew by 44% in 2024 to over 110,000 rooms, representing nearly 20% of its offerings. A revamped ChoiceHotels.com and mobile app in December 2024 led to a 16% rise in direct upscale hotel bookings.

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Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach Rebrands After Renovation

🏖️ Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach is near the end of its renovation, rebranding as Courtyard Oceanside Fort Lauderdale Beach with a completion date set for later in May. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hotel upgrade includes the Seabreeze Poolside Bar, The Mast restaurant, redesigned guestrooms with ocean or Intracoastal Waterway views, and stylish public spaces. City Mayor Dean Trantalis hails the renovation for contributing to the city's growth and status as a world-class destination.

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HREC Arranges Sale of Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville

🏨 HREC Investment Advisors arranged the sale of the 101-room Hampton Inn & Suites Prattville in Prattville, Alabama. Sage Lane Partners and ARK Holdings acquired the property in a joint venture from Williams Hotels. The transaction was exclusively represented by Michael Salloway, Tom Huegel, and Monty Levy from HREC's Atlanta office. The hotel is near dining, shopping, Capitol Hill Golf Course, and Maxwell Air Force Base. Sage Lane Partners is actively seeking more hotels in secondary and tertiary markets.

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Cendyn Launches Enhancements to RMS Products

📈 Cendyn, a company specializing in hospitality software, announced updates to its revenue management products, Guestrev and Grouprev, aimed at increasing revenue and profitability for hoteliers and casinos. The enhancements include pricing recommendations, access to enriched lost business data, and tracking of rate changes. Additionally, Cendyn has strengthened its partnerships with Amadeus and Agilysys to improve data integration and response times to RFPs. The innovations allow for a deeper understanding of demand and intelligent pricing decisions. Kevin Duncan, SVP of product at Cendyn, emphasized the company's commitment to innovation and driving commercial success for its clients.

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My Place Hotels Marks First Arkansas Location With My Place Hotel-Bentonville/Rogers

👨 My Place Hotels of America opened My Place Hotel-Bentonville/Rogers in Bentonville, Arkansas, the brand's first in the state, developed and managed by TGC Group. The new-build hotel features 63 rooms with amenities including full kitchens, free Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly services. Nearby attractions include over 70 miles of hiking trails, the Rogers Regional Sports Complex, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. This marks the fourth collaboration between TGC Group and My Place Hotels.

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Meyer Jabara Hotels Continues Texas Expansion

🏨 Meyer Jabara Hotels to operate the 104-room Hilton Garden Inn McAllen Airport, located less than a mile from McAllen Miller International Airport, Texas. This deal is their third in Texas, with properties also in Los Alamos and San Angelo. Owner Hassan Ladha chose Meyer Jabara for their shared values and guest-focused approach. The hotel features amenities such as a fitness center, business center, outdoor pool, and pet-friendly guestrooms with sun terraces. Ladha praises Meyer Jabara's comprehensive services, including renovations, project management, and marketing. A significant renovation is planned for early 2026, targeting public spaces, the restaurant, and guestrooms.

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Crestline Completes Renovation of the TownePlace Suites Suffolk Chesapeake

🏨 Crestline Hotels & Resorts renovated the TownePlace Suites Suffolk Chesapeake, featuring 72 updated suites with new carpeting, paint, lighting, soft goods, and fresh poolside furniture and umbrellas. The property offers studio to two-bedroom suites, complimentary Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness center with a new wall mural, a 24/7 market, laundry facilities, and self-parking. Managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, the hotel is owned by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. It is situated near government facilities, businesses, and recreational sites like golf courses, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Colonial Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach.

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