LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 94

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Everhome Suites Continues Expansion With Three New Hotel Openings

🏨 Choice Hotels International announced three Everhome Suites openings in Huntsville, Alabama; Chandler, Arizona; and Temecula, California. The company now operates 10 Everhome Suites nationally, with plans for 25 by year-end and over 65 in the pipeline. Everhome Suites Huntsville features 98 guestrooms, Chandler has 114, and Temecula boasts 117. The brand, contributing to a 10% year-over-year growth in Choice Hotels’ domestic extended-stay rooms, represents about half of the economy and midscale extended-stay hotels opened or under construction in 2024.

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BWH Hotels Announces Partnership With United Soccer League

⚽ BWH Hotels (BWH) partnered with the United Soccer League (USL), debuting on April 6th, 2025, as a presenting partner for 100 USL Championship and League One matches on CBS. BWH will also enhance the viewing experience with the Best Western Travel Map and introduce the Hometown Hero Award at the USL Championship Final in November 2025. The partnership extends to ESPN, ESPN+, TUDN broadcasts, and digital integrations, positioning BWH as the Official Hotel Partner and Preferred Hotel Supplier for the USL.

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Olympia Hospitality and Suburban Capital Announce New Management Partnership

🏠 Olympia Hospitality partners with Suburban Capital, expanding its portfolio with four properties in Norfolk to Virginia Beach, including Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront, totaling over 500 keys. The Glass Light Hotel features 113 rooms and 1,600 sq ft of meeting space. Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront offers 134 rooms, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Oceanfront adds 140 rooms with 726 sq ft of event space, and Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center contributes 127 rooms and more than 1,200 sq ft of meeting facilities.

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Unifocus Introduces Inventory Tool to Help Hotels Automate Tracking and Management of Supplies

🔔 Unifocus announced Inventory, a module for hotels in Dallas, Texas, to track reusable items and supplies for preventive maintenance. Inventory provides Check-In/Check-Out Tracking, Preventive Maintenance Support, Consolidated Cost View, and Multi-Property Visibility, optimizing operations for single properties and multi-location brands. It allows quick fulfillment of guest requests and efficient preparation for maintenance tasks, offering a centralized view of labor and material costs.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

🏢 Warren Dehan steps down as Maestro PMS president, Tim Major takes over; Jason Druso joins Peregrine Hospitality as SVP Operations; Mark George named SVP Commercial Strategy at Island Hospitality Management; Chris Lee appointed GM at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; Amy Ruffner becomes GM of Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel; Lucia Aguilar returns to Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs as GM; Thomas LaHood named Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront; Hotel Emma hires Joshua Scott and Mark Metzger for food and beverage team; Rosewood Baha Mar appoints Gowdhaman 'GP' Perumal as Director of Food & Beverage; Six Senses Rome welcomes Fabio Sangiovanni as Executive Chef; Chef Scott Plumley joins Henderson Beach Resort; Janet Hoediono becomes Executive Chef at Harbour Village Bonaire; Leo Davila set to lead food and beverage at The St. Anthony Hotel; LHG appoints Andrew Grant as Group Director of Music; Perry Ivery elected chair of VisitPITTSBURGH board; Magnolia Hotels adds Weston Brixner, Mabry Kennedy, Wade White, and Robyn Niedringhaus to Tribute Portfolio Hotels team.

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hotel Opens in Duluth

🏠 TownePlace Suites by Marriott opened in Duluth, Minnesota, on March 27, 2025, marking Kinseth Hospitality Companies' second Duluth hotel and 10th TownePlace Suites. The ribbon-cutting involved the Duluth and Hermantown Chambers of Commerce. The new 100-suite extended-stay hotel features pet-friendly rooms, full kitchens, and amenities like free breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and laundry facilities.

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Green Key Global Expands its Sustainability Portfolio With Launch Of Green Key Ready

🌳 In Washington, Green Key Global, co-owned by AHLA and HAC, launched Green Key Ready, an entry-level sustainability solution for hotels, on the one-year anniversary of the organizations' partnership. This program offers hotels a questionnaire and resources for early-stage sustainability efforts, aiming to pave the way toward full Green Key Eco-Rating certification. Green Key Ready is a response to increasing guest expectations for sustainability and is intended to make adopting sustainable practices more accessible for the hospitality industry.

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Accor Drives Growth and Performance in New Signings for 2025

🏨 Accor added 293 hotels (50,000 rooms) to its portfolio in 2024, reaching 5,680 hotels and 850,000 rooms globally, with 1,381 properties (233,000 rooms) planned. Over 60% of 2025 openings are in MEA and APAC. Travel trends show 75% of travelers prioritize leisure trips and demand for resorts remains high. Accor achieved a 330% increase in eco-certified hotels by 2024. The PM&E Division expanded with notable openings and signings, with over 500 hotels globally. Luxury & Lifestyle openings averaged one per week, with over 280 properties in development. Accor One Living supports 7,000+ homeowners in branded residences. Orient Express will relaunch in April 2025 with the opening of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome.

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Hotel Seville Nomad Transitions to Hyatt’s Unbound Collection

🏡 In Chicago, Illinois, GFI Hospitality's chairman Allen Gross announced the James NoMad Hotel's transition to Hotel Seville NoMad, now part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection. The New York NoMad district hotel, constructed in 1903, boasts 348 rooms and will undergo a refresh to reflect early 20th-century aesthetics. Il Bar, a lobby bar experience, opened in early 2025. Scarpetta, an on-site restaurant, offers locally sourced Italian cuisine. Hotel Seville NoMad also features event spaces for various group sizes.

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My PlaceHotel-Savannah Airport/Pooler Opens

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened My Place Hotel-Savannah Airport/Pooler, Georgia, owned and managed by TGC Group, with design by The Richardson Design Partnership. This is the first of two My Place properties launching in Georgia in 2023. Located near Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, the hotel features 64 pet-friendly rooms, full kitchens, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour market, on-site laundry, and free parking. Executives from TGC Group and My Place Hotels expressed enthusiasm for the hotel's potential in the Sunbelt market.

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