LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 90

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Booking.com Names the Top Trending Travel Destinations and Stays for Summer 2025

🌍 Travel trends for Summer 2025 highlight increased exploration amidst economic uncertainties. 77% of global travelers are eager to explore, and 48% plan to spend more than in 2024. Top destinations: Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Tokyo, Dubai, Bangkok, Alicante, Nice, Malaga, Rimini, and Dubrovnik. Families prioritize cultural exposure, with 85% using AI for planning. Group travel gains traction with 20% of travelers; Gen Z leads with 33%. Unique stays rise with a 10% increase in searches, favoring riads, villas, and tented camps.

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Crestline Announces Opening of the Newly Renovated Courtyard San Jose Airport

🏨 Courtyard San Jose Airport reopened on April 2 after a $15 million renovation. Located near Silicon Valley and one mile from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, it features 199 guestrooms, including 13 suites, with spa-style bathrooms and complimentary Wi-Fi. Managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, it offers 250-guest capacity in the Inspire Ballroom and a 1,600 square foot fitness center. Dining includes The Bistro and The Crate deli-style market.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Four Corners Celebrates Grand Opening

🏘 In Bozeman, Montana, Virga Capital announced the grand opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton Four Corners, managed by Resolute Road Hospitality. The 100-suite hotel, featuring full kitchens, a pool, and EV charging stations, caters to short-term and extended stays. 🏔️ This hotel, the first in the Four Corners submarket, serves the growing demand for quality accommodation and offers proximity to Big Sky Resort and Montana State University. The ceremonial opening included hotel tours and a ribbon-cutting event.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📈 Jeff Knowlton joins Peregrine Hospitality as CIO, having previously served at Sonesta. Connor Carey is promoted to VP at Smith Hill Capital. Renita Sommers becomes VP at HREC's new Virginia office. Blake Doran is appointed VP of Operations at Stonebridge. Ryan Miyamoto takes on VP of Operations at Dreamscape Hospitality. Wyatt Krapf joins JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group as Senior Director in Tampa. Various other hospitality appointments across the U.S. include roles at Hilton, Kimpton, and Auberge Resorts.

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Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa Names Crescent New Manager

🏨 In Honolulu, May 2025, the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, featuring 299 rooms and suites designed by Sig Zane, transitioned to Crescent Hotels & Resorts management. This marks a new chapter for the luxury hotel, located near Ala Moana Center. Crescent is known for personalized service and aims to provide an authentic Hawaiian experience, including access to the Sky Deck with a fitness center, heated saltwater pool, and NAMI Spa.

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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Candlewood Suites Pearland

📈 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of Candlewood Suites Pearland, an IHG Hotel in Pearland, Texas. The deal was managed by Skyler Cooper, with support from Chris Gomes and Allan Miller. The hotel is a three-story building with 76 rooms. It is strategically located near State Highway 288, State Highway 35, and Interstate 45, with amenities like a fitness center and 24-hour market. Nearby attractions include NRG Park, attracting 5.5 million visitors annually.

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Modus by PM Hotel Group Expands Lifestyle Portfolio Footprint

🏨 PM Hotel Group expanded its lifestyle portfolio in the past year, adding evo Hotels in Salt Lake City and Tahoe City, and Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel in Honolulu. New projects opening in 2025 include RESET Joshua Tree (May), Hotel Burg in Leesburg, VA (summer), and Nightsky San Luis Obispo (late fall). The group operates 92 hotels, focusing on authentic, experiential hospitality. Their strategy embraces shifting guest preferences and diverse market needs.

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CoStar Continues to Report Mixed Monthly Performance Results

📈 April 2025, Arlington, Virginia—U.S. hotel industry data revealed by CoStar shows mixed results: occupancy at 63.9% (down 1.9%), ADR at $161.28 (up 1.8%), and RevPAR at $103.11 (down 0.1%). New York led with 84.8% occupancy, while Detroit and Minneapolis had lower figures. San Francisco/San Mateo saw significant increases: occupancy up 14% to 69.6%, ADR up 20.5% to $227.44, and RevPAR up 37.4% to $158.36. Top 25 Markets had a smaller decline in occupancy compared to others.

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AHLA Statement on No Tax on Tips Legislation

💰 U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips" Act aimed at allowing hospitality workers to keep more of their earnings. Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), praised this bipartisan effort. The Act benefits hundreds of thousands of hotel employees, including housekeepers, valets, food service workers, and bellhops. Key supporters include Senators Ted Cruz and Jacky Rosen, highlighting their leadership in this initiative.

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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando Resort & Suites Completes South Tower Renovation

🏨 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando Resort & Suites completed a $7 million renovation of its South Tower, upgrading 164 guestrooms. Located one mile from Universal Orlando Resort, the hotel features modern Roja room design, 50” 4K TVs, and spa-inspired bathrooms. Amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness center, and free shuttles to theme parks. The renovation coincides with the opening of Universal’s EPIC Universe theme park, enhancing the guest experience in Orlando’s theme park district.

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