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Red Roof Reports 80% of Its Hotels Are Conversions Amid Challenges in New Hotel Construction at LendingCon 2026

🏨 During LendingCon 2026, Glenn Haussman discussed with Lina Patel of Red Roof why about 80% of their hotels are conversions. Red Roof focuses on offering existing property owners new plans, which aligns with the difficulty of justifying new hotel construction. This trend reflects a broader industry shift towards converting existing structures rather than building new ones, a strategy that seems to appeal to property owners amid evolving market conditions.

Beachfront Embassy Suites hotel seen from the sandy foreground, with palm trees and a row of balconies.

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Michelin-Recommended Restaurant Boosts Embassy Suites Asheville's Appeal, Drawing Customers Nightly on Rooftop Location

🍴 Glenn Haussman interviews Bonnie Campagnolo, Global Head of Embassy Suites, at Asheville's Embassy Suites rooftop. The Michelin-recommended restaurant operates seven nights a week, attracting diners. The property features two-room suites, breakfast, and an evening reception with meeting space.

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Expedia Acquires Layla to Enhance AI-Powered Trip Planning and Booking Capabilities

🗺 Jetstar is adapting to agent-to-agent (A2A) travel, unbundling flights for AI optimization. Wyndham uses AI to enhance owner margins. The EU's AI Transparency laws, effective immediately, require disclosures on AI use. 75% of travelers are influenced by social media. Reely.travel personalizes AI trip planning using saved social media content. Expedia acquires Layla for AI-powered travel planning. Most operators face minimal impact from EU AI laws, needing clear AI disclosures and labeling AI-generated content.

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Birmingham Hotels Secure 62.5% More Room Nights During European Athletics Championships Week Compared to Last Year

🏨 Birmingham hotels saw a 62.5% rise in room nights during the European Athletics Championships from August 10-16, compared to last year. This increase is linked to more bookings and longer stays, with the average length of stay increasing from 1.38 to 1.67 nights. The event has significantly boosted hotel activity in the area.

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Government Pauses Draft Code on Tipping, Delaying Mandatory Consultation and Policy Review for Hospitality Industry

💰 The Government's decision to pause changes to the Code of Practice on tipping has been welcomed by some hospitality operators. Proposed reforms included mandatory worker consultations and policy reviews. According to Peter Davies of WMT Troncmaster Services, Moore Kingston Smith, these changes are on hold. Many businesses see this as a temporary relief. However, Davies cautions that future reforms will still have significant impacts. The timeline for these changes remains uncertain.

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UK Services Sector Returns to Growth in July with PMI Rising to 52.1, Indicating Continued Expansion

📈 July, the UK's services sector returned to growth with the S&P Global UK Services PMI rising to 52.1 from 48.8 in June, marking the first growth since April. This reading surpassed the flash estimate of 51.8 and indicates expansion. The services sector, encompassing hospitality, finance, and transportation, contributes approximately 80% of the UK’s economic output, highlighting its crucial role in the economy. This positive change was reported on Wednesday.

The New Era of Revenue Management for Independent Hotels with Chas Scarantino

This post was originally published on this site.In this episode of the GAIN Momentum Podcast, Hotel Mogel Partner and GAIN Advisor Adam Mogelonsky interviews Chas Scarantino, CEO of RoomPriceGenie. RoomPriceGenie is a…

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China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 3,588 Projects with 632,256 Rooms, Reports Lodging Econometrics Q2 2026 Data

🏨 As of August 5, 2025, the Q2 2026 China Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics reveals that China’s hotel construction pipeline includes 3,588 projects with 632,256 rooms. Under-construction projects total 2,547 projects with 442,737 rooms.

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Kim Wootteon of Kampgrounds of America Discusses AI and Technology's Role in Outdoor Hospitality at TMG Trailblazers.

🏕️ Kampgrounds of America (KOA), founded in 1962 in Billings, Montana, leads the outdoor hospitality sector with over 500 locations in the US and Canada. In 2022, KOA launched a commercial strategy team focusing on AI and tech to enhance guest experiences. In 2025, adult camping participation, especially among boomers, reached an eight-year high, with 25% of new campers being boomers. Wi-Fi is essential for 47% of campers, illustrating the balance between nature and technology.

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Lifestyle Hospitality Developer Expands in Charlotte with New 295-Room Luxury Hotel Featuring Spa and Wellness Pool Deck

🏨 Lifestyle Hospitality Developer is expanding in Charlotte's South End with a new luxury property featuring 295 rooms. The development will include a full spa and introduce a unique wellness pool deck, marking a first for the area. This expansion aims to enhance the local hospitality scene by offering premium amenities and accommodations, catering to both visitors and residents seeking upscale experiences.

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