LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 91

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Accor Develops Digital Meetings and Events Ecosystem

📅 Accor plans to launch a new digital meetings and events platform in late 2025, covering 5,600 hotels with 2.5 million square meters of event space and 800,000+ guestrooms. The platform will be fully available in early 2026. Partnering with Oracle, Backyou, iVvy, and Amadeus, this initiative aims to enhance booking experiences and integrate with Accor's loyalty program. Business travel spending is projected to rise to $1.4 trillion in 2026, reflecting increased value in face-to-face meetings.

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Tru by Hilton Refreshes Prototype, Grows to Over 300 Hotels

📍 Tru by Hilton has launched a refreshed prototype with design updates for comfort and flexibility. In 2025, new openings include Tru by Hilton Houston Downtown (March), Hanoi Station (April), Montreal (Summer), and Saltillo (Summer). Since 2016, the brand grew to over 300 hotels globally, including new debuts in Vietnam, Chile, and Colombia. The updates aim to enhance guest experience with redesigned desks, improved lighting, and lobby enhancements. Tru is expanding in the U.S., Canada, Vietnam, and Mexico.

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Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Phoenix – Chandler – Airport Opens

📍 Extended Stay America opened a new 124-room, four-story Premier Suites in Chandler, Arizona, part of the Greater Phoenix metro area, expanding their brand since its 2021 launch. Developed by Concord Hospitality and Whitman Peterson, the location offers proximity to Phoenix Sky Harbor and Mesa Gateway Airports, and major corporations like Intel and Lockheed Martin. Amenities include WiFi, breakfast, a fitness room, and fully equipped kitchens. This marks Whitman Peterson's first Extended Stay America Premier Suites out of their 19 properties.

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Otelier Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Alliance Partner Program

📈 BETHESDA, Maryland—Otelier partnered with Preferred Hotels & Resorts to enhance business intelligence for global hotel members. Otelier’s IntelliSight solution centralizes data from multiple revenue sources like F&B, spa, and retail, replacing manual spreadsheets with visual dashboards. This tool empowers hotel operators to make informed and profitable decisions, thus focusing more on guest experiences. CEO Rob Lawrence praises this collaboration for advancing data integration and operational insights for luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Introduces New Global Brand Campaign

🌎 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts launched the "Make Special Happen" global brand campaign directed by Jean Claude Thibaut, shot at Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. The campaign celebrates Fairmont's heritage and will run in two phases: May-July and September-October 2023. It targets North America, Canada, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, emphasizing travel and lifestyle media. The initiative features unique experiences like "Special Happens… After Dark" and "Special Happens… In the Wild," across its 92 properties in 30 countries.

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Boyd Gaming Signs SaaS Agreement for Agilysys InfoGenesis Deployment

📱 Agilysys, Inc. and Boyd Gaming Corporation, May 2025, Alpharetta, Georgia. Boyd Gaming signed a SaaS agreement for the InfoGenesis POS system across its 28 U.S. properties. This integration unifies data and transactions via kiosks, mobile ordering, and kitchen displays, enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency. Johan Martensson from Boyd and Joe Youssef from Agilysys highlighted the system's role in improving guest service and providing operational insights.

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Remington Hospitality Appoints Ben Perelmuter as Chief Executive Officer

📈 June 2, 2025, Dallas, Texas: Remington Hospitality appoints Ben Perelmuter as CEO, succeeding Sloan Dean after eight years. Perelmuter, with nearly 30 years of industry experience, previously served as president and COO at TPG Hotels & Resorts and as division president at Aimbridge Hospitality. Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford, Inc., supports this strategic move to enhance performance. Dean will assist Perelmuter for a seamless transition, focusing on growth and innovation at Remington.

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SMARTLINEN Announces Launch of Reporting App

📱 SMARTLINEN, based in Miami, Florida, launched its new reporting app for Android and iOS in the hospitality sector. The app offers hotels real-time linen inventory tracking, historical usage insights, and AI-powered forecasting for efficient linen management. William Serbin, the company's CEO, claims the app enhances guest satisfaction and operational efficiency while reducing costs. Key features include real-time visibility, historical analysis, and sustainability tools to extend linen lifespan and prevent shortages.

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Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Opens in California

🏖️ Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, a $1.3 billion project, opened in Chula Vista, California, as the first Gaylord property on the West Coast and sixth overall. It features 1,600 guestrooms, including 89 suites, a 4.25-acre water park, and over 477,000 square feet of meeting space. The resort offers 12 dining options and the largest hotel convention center in California. Located seven miles from San Diego, it includes various amenities such as a spa, fitness center, and bike rentals.

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Hunter Hotel Advisors Facilitates Sale of Hampton Inn & Suites Bridgewater

🏨 Innzen Hospitality purchased the Hampton Inn & Suites Bridgewater from FSG Bridgewater Hotel LLC on May 6, 2025. Located in Raritan Valley, near New York City, the hotel features 133 guestrooms, a fitness center, pool, and bar. Close to Fortune 500 companies, it provides access to TD Bank Ballpark and Bridgewater Commons. Hunter Hotel Advisors facilitated the sale, emphasizing their expertise in the transaction process.

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