13 August 2025 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 2

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2025 Guide to Franchising

📅 As of March 31, 2025, BWH® Hotels operates 3,861 properties globally, with 2,072 in the U.S. Key brands include Best Western®, franchising since 1946 with 1,686 properties, and Aiden®, franchising since 2018 with 34 properties. Franchise fees are an application fee of $49,000, a 5% royalty, and a 2.1% marketing fee. WorldHotels™ Crafted, franchising since 2021, has 32 properties with a 2-4% royalty. Contact: Brad LeBlanc at Brad.LeBlanc@bwh.com.

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RobertDouglas Advises on Sale of Marriott Seattle Waterfront

💸 Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. sold the Marriott Waterfront Seattle to a joint venture of Sixth Street Partners and Riller Capital for $145 million. The 369-key hotel, under Marriott International's management, sold at $393,000 per room. The sale, with a capitalization rate of 8.1% on net operating income, ended May 31, 2025. Planned capital expenditures total $7 million. The hotel features 17,000 square feet of meeting space and downtown Seattle's sole indoor/outdoor pool.

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Resorts World Las Vegas Integrates Oracle OPERA Cloud PMS

💻 Resorts World Las Vegas, August 2025, has adopted the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform to streamline operations and personalize guest services. The cloud-based system has unified guest data across three properties, reduced IT overhead, and eliminated the need for on-premises hardware. Mobile access enhances staff efficiency, while AI solutions and Simphony Cloud POS optimize guest engagement and food and beverage operations. The shift aims to increase revenue and guest satisfaction through tailored services and improved operational efficiency.

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Pizza Hut Israel Taps AI for Faster, Smarter Marketing

📱 Boostly, awarded a U.S. patent, June 2025, enhances restaurant marketing by transforming guest data from POS systems into personalized messaging. This breakthrough aids thousands of restaurants in converting first-time customers into loyal patrons. Boostly's innovation involves collecting guest data, confirming marketing opt-ins, and sending targeted SMS to increase repeat orders. Following a $22 million Series A funding by PeakSpan Capital, Boostly expands with AI-powered tools, empowering independent eateries with enterprise-level marketing capabilities.

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In spotlight: collaborations

📊 In 2024, Rimowa and La Marzocco debuted a limited-edition Linea Mini during Milan Design Week at two pop-up cafes. This collaboration, likened to MSCHF's art stunts, highlights the trend of ironic cultural collaborations. Other notable collaborations include Rosalia with New Balance, Loewe with On, Simone Rocha with Crocs, Fendi with FRGMT and Pokémon, and Tag Heuer with Formula One and Kith, often dismissed as lowbrow yet embraced for their quirky appeal.

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PPDS announces new senior management structure with Ron Cottaar and Jae O Choi Park stepping into new leadership positions

📊 PPDS announced on August 12, 2025, in Amsterdam, that Ron Cottaar is promoted to Head of Global Marketing and Jae O Choi Park to EMEA Commercial Head. Ron, with PPDS for seven years, will drive global marketing. Jae, part of PPDS since 2022, now oversees European sales. These changes support PPDS's growth strategy initiated in 2021, aiming to enhance global operations and deliver innovative display solutions. Ron reports to VP PL Wang at TPV Technology.

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Rosewood Hotel Group’s announces new addition to exec team

🏠 Jenni Benzaquen becomes senior VP of residential at Rosewood Hotel Group, effective September 1, 2025. Reporting to CEO Sonia Cheng, she aims to integrate residential business in mixed-use developments globally. Rosewood currently has 11 Rosewood Residences and plans 24 more in the next 7 years. Benzaquen's experience from Marriott will help redefine branded residential living, focusing on emotional and financial value.

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Capella Hotels and Resorts opens Macau property

🏨 Capella Hotels and Resorts opened its first property in Macau as part of a partnership with Galaxy Macau. The soft opening features exclusive stays and previews. Designed by Paris-based Moinard Bétaille, the hotel has a tropical jungle theme. It includes 95 accommodations with suites and Capella Penthouses. Highlights include private infinity-edge pools and outdoor lounges. Clive Edwards, SVP, calls it the pinnacle of luxury hospitality in Macau.

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Stonebridge announces its latest exec promotion

💼 Jamie Pomeroy has been promoted to senior vice president of business development at Stonebridge. Since joining in May 2023, Pomeroy has contributed to the company's growth and will now assist Kevin Dingle, the chief development officer, in expanding Stonebridge's third-party management. With nearly ten years of industry experience, Pomeroy is recognized for his strategic development and partnership skills. CEO Rob Smith praised Pomeroy's leadership as a key factor in the company's competitive edge.

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New Orleans’ The Pontchartrain Hotel appoints new GM

🏨 Nickolas Thomas appointed as general manager of The Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans, bringing 20+ years of hotel operations and guest service experience. Previously director of rooms at Hyatt Centric French Quarter, Thomas has held leadership roles at Sleep Inn Slidell, Hyatt Place Convention Center, and Windsor Court Hotel. Located in the Garden District, the hotel is famed as the birthplace of the New Orleans Saints and frequented by legends like Tennessee Williams and Frank Sinatra.

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