Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 75

The Stafford Collection Promotes John McLean to Managing Director

🏥 John McLean was promoted to Managing Director of the Stafford Collection on April 29, 2025, after serving as General Manager since May 2024. He oversees The Stafford London, Northcote with its Michelin star restaurant, and Norma in Fitzrovia. McLean has over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, previously holding leadership roles at The Cadogan Hotel, Brown's Hotel London, and The Lanesborough. He is a Springboard Ambassador, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and the Institute of Hospitality in the UK, and has led teams to earn the Forbes Five Star Award.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Selected to Manage Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale East/lauderdale-By-The-Sea

🏨 USA, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Announced April 29, 2025, a strategic collaboration involving Ray Powers, Trustee of the JP Edmondson Estate, Cynthia Zeigler, Edmondson family representative, and William Cleaver, CEO of Affirmed Corporation with Crestline Hotels & Resorts to manage the 106-guest room Courtyard Fort Lauderdale East/Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel. The hotel, near the beach, is completing a major renovation encompassing guest rooms, suites, and public spaces. The partnership aims to enhance guest experience, improve associate satisfaction, and increase hotel value.

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Arch Amenities Group Appoints Operations, Human Resources and Information Technology Executives

🏦 In Rockville, Maryland, on April 29, 2025, Arch Amenities Group announced new executive appointments: Jessica Heger Michalak as Senior VP of Operations, Stefanie Chenok as Senior VP of Human Resources, and John Toman as VP of Information Technology. Michalak previously worked at OneSpaWorld and as an executive consultant; Chenok led HR at 24 Hour Fitness and held roles at Banana Republic and Target Corp., earning a B.S. from Oklahoma City University. Toman, with a B.S. from the University of Maryland and an M.S. from The George Washington University, previously led tech at Edlio. The CEO of Arch, Caitlin McKenna, highlighted the trio's roles in the company's goal to become the leading provider in its service categories.

Clermont Hotel Group Partners With IDeaS to Drive Revenue Performance, Operational Efficiency Across Portfolio

📍 United Kingdom, London, April 29, 2025 - Clermont Hotel Group partners with IDeaS to implement G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) and Optix across their properties, enhancing revenue strategy and operational efficiency. G3 RMS optimizes demand forecasting and automation, maximizing RevPAR and profitability, while IDeaS Optix enables real-time reporting and actionable insights. This technology suite will be utilized in iconic hotels like The Tower Hotel, The Cumberland, and the Royal Horseguards Hotel. The Group chose IDeaS for advanced capabilities and superior after-sales support, with a focus on smooth RMS transition and long-term success.

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Cyber Risks Every Hospitality Business Must Prepare For

🛡 A restaurateur lost $450,000 to email fraud during a multimillion-dollar project build-out; the CFO wired money to a fake vendor account. Cybercriminals frequently target hospitality businesses, exploiting vendor systems, POS devices, and even personal phones. Ineffective vendor contracts often leave businesses handling breach investigations, customer notifications, and crisis communications. Cyber insurance can cover these components but may require specific security measures like multi-factor authentication and employee training. Hospitality lags in cybersecurity but can take steps to mitigate risks, such as verifying payment instructions, securing POS devices, and updating systems.

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The Digital Edge: How Prop-Tech Can Maximize Extended Stay Profitability

🏨 With a projected 9.35% CAGR from 2025-2030, the extended-stay hotel market is expanding, with room construction up 8% in 2024. Natural disasters like the North Carolina flood affecting over 200,000 people and the California fire that destroyed 11,000 homes have surged temporary housing demand. To maintain affordability and maximize profitability, operators turn to prop-tech for efficient service. Energy management solutions, virtual concierge services, robust Wi-Fi, and remote management are key prop-tech investments for cost-saving and quality service without increasing staff.

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Bridging the Hospitality Talent Gap: Rethinking Recruitment, Training and Culture

🏨 The hospitality industry faces the challenge of building and retaining a strong workforce, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The workforce now prioritizes work-life balance and purposeful careers, with a shift from aspiring for VP-level roles to general manager positions. Recruitment focuses on personal connections, with technology aiding but not replacing the need for genuine interactions. A robust onboarding program and continuous learning opportunities are crucial for retention. Company culture plays a key role in employee engagement and retention, especially in hospitality where long hours and high-pressure situations are common. Patti, with six years in hospitality and hotel HR, emphasizes recruitment as relationship-building and joined Concord Hospitality in 2019 to support its expansion.

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Sabre Sells Hospitality Solutions Business Unit to TPG for $1.1B

💸 TPG to acquire Sabre's Hospitality Solutions for $1.1 billion in cash, with net proceeds of approximately $960 million for Sabre to pay down debt. This strategic move follows debt refinancings in December 2024 and April 2025 debt maturities repayment. The transaction, approved by Sabre's Board, is expected to close by end of Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. Haynes Boone served as legal advisor, with the deal announced on April 28, 2025. Hospitality Solutions serves over 40% of leading hotel brands globally.

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Game-Changing Trends That Will Reshape Restaurant POS Systems

📊 POS software vendors are innovating with AI-driven tools for predictive analytics, inventory, staffing, and personalization. CBS NorthStar, Tray, Clover, Qu, Toshiba, and GK Software highlight the importance of flexibility, cloud-based solutions, data security, and system integration for 2025. 26% of guests want personalized loyalty communications according to HT's 2024 study, while Toshiba and Tray focus on real-time personalization for revenue and satisfaction. Voice AI is set to simplify drive-thru operations, says HungerRush.

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Sabre Sells Hospitality Solutions business Unit to TPG for $1.1 billion

💰 Sabre Corporation is selling its Hospitality Solutions business to TPG for $1.1 billion in cash. TPG will invest through its TPG Capital private equity platform. The SaaS platform serves over 40% of the world's leading hotel brands. Sabre's net proceeds of approximately $960 million will primarily pay down debt. Following the December 2024 debt refinancing and April 2025 debt repayment, Sabre aims to optimize its portfolio and target a net leverage of 2.5x to 3.5x. The deal, expected to close by end of Q3 2025, is approved by Sabre's Board and does not require financing conditions.

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