LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 118

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Sage Hospitality Group Partners with Park Hotels to Manage Hilton Denver

🏢 Sage Hospitality Group adds Hilton Denver City Center to its portfolio, marking the first partnership with Park Hotels & Resorts. Located in downtown Denver, the hotel features 613 rooms and suites, and offers 35,000 square feet of meeting space with 33 conference rooms. Sage Restaurant Concepts will manage the hotel's on-site restaurant, Prospect’s Urban Kitchen and Bar, showcasing local ingredients and Colorado beers.

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Comings & Goings

📌 Hospitality America names Kellie Hanselman VP of Sales, boasting 19 years of experience. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island appoints Maggie Miller as Sales and Marketing Coordinator, focusing on digital marketing for resort events and packages. Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin welcomes Travis Breen with 24 years in hospitality as Director of Sales, Marketing & Events. The Seagate in Florida hires Pablo Valencia and Adam Moreira for the 2025-opening Bourbon Steak Delray Beach. Sonesta Resorts St Maarten employs Eddy Loomans as Resort Manager. Hotel Hartness promotes Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef. AC Hotel Pasadena, opening in February 2025, appoints Ben Spaulding as General Manager and Kristin Shelton as Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Hyatt Enters Long-Term Licensing Agreement  With Venetian Resort Las Vegas

🏢 Hyatt Hotels Corporation and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announce a licensing agreement, making the luxury Las Vegas Strip property bookable through Hyatt channels soon. World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points, with 7,000 rooms added to Hyatt's offering. The Venetian Resort, featuring two hotels, The Venetian and The Palazzo, offers an all-suite experience and 2.25 million square feet of meeting space. The Venetian has undergone a $1.5 billion reinvestment, enhancing its luxury suites. Elite Venetian Rewards members will receive World of Hyatt benefits, expanding both brands' reach in hospitality and MICE sectors.

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Sandpiper Hospitality Managing new Everhome Suites Cheyenne in Wyoming

🏨 Sandpiper Hospitality manages the new Everhome Suites Cheyenne in Wyoming, offering 114 suites with fully equipped kitchens. The pet-friendly hotel features a fitness center, free WiFi, and a Homebase Market. It's located near Francis Warren Air Force Base and Cheyenne Regional Hospital. The company also plans to open two hotels in Texas in early 2025, partnering with Choice Hotels International and Highside Companies.

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HEI Adds Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel to Portfolio

🏠 NORWALK, Connecticut—Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel acquired by HEI and Westport Capital Partners joint venture, marking HEI's first partnership with Westport. Hotel features include 167 guestrooms, Finch’s Restaurant and Lounge, a fitness center, and approximately 5,700 sq. ft. of meeting space. Located near American Dream, Meadowlands Stadium, and Teterboro airport. Meadowlands Stadium to host 8 FIFA World Cup games in 2026. CEOs of both HEI and Westport express enthusiasm for the property and partnership's potential.

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Caption by Hyatt Debuts in Downtown Nashville

🏦 Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch opened in Nashville, Tennessee, offering 210 rooms, 2,200 square feet of meeting space, and Café Between—an all-day coffee and cocktail lounge. Developed by HRI Hospitality and C. B. Ragland Company, the hotel is managed by HRI Lodging, LLC, and includes a fitness center and spaces for socializing. The brand has also seen global expansion with openings in Osaka, Japan, and Shanghai, China, and anticipates future openings in Sydney, Australia, and Tokyo, Japan. The Nashville location embraces local culture with Nashville-inspired décor and technology like self-service check-in kiosks, digital keys, and streaming TV. Sustainability efforts include a rainwater harvesting system. HRI Hospitality co-owns the property with C.B. Ragland and Peachtree Group, designed by Hastings Architecture with interiors by Studio 11, constructed by JE Dunn.

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Hotel Equities Chosen to Operate 29 Postcard Cabins Locations Nationwide

🏖️ Hotel Equities (HE) will manage Postcard Cabins for Marriott International, expanding Marriott's outdoor hospitality footprint in the U.S. Postcard Cabins, offering immersive nature-driven experiences, will launch in Marriott's collection in 2025. The cabins, within two-hour drives from major cities, offer modern amenities and privacy. Marriott's 219 million Bonvoy members will gain access through Marriott.com and the Bonvoy app. HE was Marriott’s top-performing management company for three quarters in 2024 based on Intent to Recommend Scores.

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Garner hotels Accelerates Growth into Year Two

🏨 Garner hotels celebrated the first anniversary of its inaugural property in Auburn, Washington, since opening in December 2023. IHG's 19th brand since August 2023, Garner hotels plans over 90 properties globally by end of 2024. First property conversions took seven weeks, with growth in European markets (58 of 76 properties in H1 2024). Expansion includes Germany, Netherlands, Austria, U.K., Türkiye, and Japan. Goal: 500 hotels in 10 years, 1,000 in 20. Unique amenities offered include hot breakfast, 24/7 coffee, and daily cookie happy hour.

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Canopy by Hilton Debuts in South Dakota with Opening of Sioux Falls Downtown

🏠 Hilton opened Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown in South Dakota, the state's first Canopy by Hilton and Hilton's first lifestyle hotel in Sioux Falls. The riverfront property features 216 guestrooms and suites, two culinary outlets, a fitness center, and nearly 20,000 square feet of event space. Located near Falls Park, Levitt Outdoor Amphitheater, and Sioux Falls Regional Airport, it provides access to downtown attractions. Rooms range from 350 to 820 square feet, include sustainable amenities and local art, and offer views of Steel District, City, and Falls Park. The hotel also offers local culinary experiences, an Evening Tasting program, and complimentary Canopy bikes. It's part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

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AHLA and Cvent announce three-year partnership

📈 The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Cvent announced a three-year partnership, making Cvent AHLA's silver premier partner and event registration technology platform. Cvent will support AHLA's trade shows, conferences, and provide industry insights. AHLA COO Kevin Carey and Cvent Head of Hospitality Bharet Malhotra expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration. Cvent will manage registration, diagramming, attendee management, and more for AHLA events such as ForWard, Night of a Thousand Stars, and The Hospitality Show.

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