LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 125

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Sage Hospitality Group Adds Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge to Portfolio

🏠 In Denver, Colorado, Sage Hospitality Group has added Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton, to its portfolio, located by Peak 9’s QuickSilver Super 6 Chairlift. The 205-key property has undergone a complete renovation. Daniel del Olmo, president of Sage Hospitality Group, aims to make the group America's favorite lifestyle hospitality company. Hotel Alpenrock offers year-round vacation activities, 205 rooms and suites, and a mountain lifestyle experience. Sage Restaurant Concepts will manage Edwin and Canary, two new outlets for the winter season at the hotel.

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SBA Appoints Kevin Carey to Small Business Lending Advisory Council

📌 Kevin Carey, COO and Senior Executive VP of AHLA, has been appointed to the SBA's Small Business Lending Advisory Council in Washington, DC. The Council aims to advise on capital availability for small businesses, particularly in underserved communities, and to enhance small business lending practices. Carey brings expertise to support over 33,000 small business hotels in the U.S. The Council is part of SBA's efforts to boost access to capital and address lending barriers.

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Rosen Hotels & Resorts, AHLA Release Statements on Passing of Harris Rosen

🏥 Harris Rosen, founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, passed away at 85. Vice president Frank Santos announced his death, highlighting Rosen's philanthropy in education, health, and fighting cancer. Rosen was revered by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) for his contributions to the hotel industry and his philanthropic work. His generosity founded the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida, recently ranked first nationally for five consecutive years. A private Celebration of Life will be held by the family.

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Fairmont Breakers Long Beach Opens

🏠 Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, refurbished after a multi-million-dollar transformation, opened in downtown Long Beach, 25 miles south of Los Angeles. Built in 1926, the hotel boasts new public spaces, 185 guestrooms, 22 suites, a spa, rooftop bar, and two signature restaurants. Rooms range from 287-790 square feet. Dining includes the Sky Room, established in 1938, and Nettuno, offering Italian cuisine. The hotel features a 10,000-square-foot spa, nearly 10,000 square feet of event space, and a 24-hour fitness center. It is part of Fairmont's portfolio of over 30 hotels in development.

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IDeaS Releases Annual Trends Report for 2025

🏨 IDeaS, a SAS company, released its "5 Predictions That Will Shape Hospitality in 2025" report, with insights from hoteliers and tech partners. Predictions include a "generational changing of the guard," addressing travel demand from Baby Boomers to Millennials; new opportunities in experiential travel to combat over-tourism; increased online booking for events; investment in AI for revenue management; and accelerated cloud migration for hotel systems. Klaus Kohlmayr emphasizes the need for data-driven insights and innovative solutions to enhance guest experiences and stay competitive. Partners contributing insights include Amadeus, Bookassist, and Sabre Hospitality, among others.

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Partners With Ginori 1735

🏡 St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and porcelain brand Ginori 1735 announced a global partnership with the first Café Ginori opening on November 26, 2024, in Florence. The initiative expands in early 2025 to The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, with more sites to follow. The collaboration combines Italian craftsmanship with St. Regis's luxury, offering a multi-sensory dining journey and over 25 signature Italian dishes. The partnership, marking Ginori 1735's entry into textiles, will extend across Marriott International's Luxury Group in 2025.

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Uniguest Hub Launches to Streamline Digital Communications

📺 In Nashville, Tennessee, Uniguest introduced Uniguest Hub, a platform for streamlining digital communications. Uniguest Hub integrates digital signage, interactive TV, casting, room signage, and wayfinding into a cloud-based CMS for audience engagement. CEO Matt Goche emphasizes the platform's ability to enhance brand presence, offer a return on investment, and support various industries with its modular technologies and comprehensive features.

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Killington Mountain Lodge Names Waterford Hotel Group Operator

🏕 Waterford Hotel Group announced operating the 102-room Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Waterford, Connecticut. The property, providing access to Killington Resort's skiing and seasonal activities, features nearly 3,000 square feet of event space, a pub, outdoor hot tub, fitness center, and Starbucks. Owned by Mission Hill Hospitality, the lodge is the sixth property under their collaboration aiming to offer exceptional guest experiences.

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Rio Hotel & Casino Joins Destination by Hyatt, Completes First Phase of Renovation

🎰 In Las Vegas, the Rio Hotel & Casino, now part of Destination by Hyatt, completed phase one of a $340 million renovation, updating 1,500 rooms in the Ipanema Tower and adding six culinary spots, 220,000 sq ft of meeting space, a revamped pool area, and over 500 new slots and 30 table games. The resort's phase two will modernize the Masquerade Tower. Rio is the largest Hyatt property by room count and the first Destination by Hyatt in Nevada.

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Kimpton Releases Annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2025

🍴 ATLANTA, Georgia—Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, predicts 2025's food and drink trends through its Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast. Expect black tahini, chili crunch fusions, black limes, salted egg yolk, Korean- and Southeast Asia-inspired dishes, and a focus on different oils. Cocktail trends include super juices, vegan milks, freeze-dried powders, classic martini variations, highball variations, and non-alcoholic options. Dining experiences will blend 'newstalgia' and sound immersion.

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