LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 126

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CoStar: Holiday Calendar Shift Impacts Weekly U.S. Hotel Industry Performance

🏨 In the U.S. hotel industry, through Nov. 16, 2024, occupancy rose by 1.5% to 63.3%, ADR fell by 1.1% to $154.96, and RevPAR increased by 0.4% to $98.11, from the same period in 2023. Tampa led with occupancy surging to 87.2% (up 30.3%), ADR at $176.73 (up 17.4%), and RevPAR at $154.16 (up 52.9%), driven by Hurricane Milton. Las Vegas and San Francisco saw sharp RevPAR declines of 47.1% to $136.28 and 27.8% to $139.74, respectively, impacted by F1 calendar change.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Names HotelKey as Company’s Tech Platform

🔔 IHG Hotels & Resorts selected HotelKey as its approved cloud-based property management system for limited-service brands in the U.S. and Canada. The announcement came during the 2024 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. HotelKey's platform will enhance performance for IHG brands such as Holiday Inn Express and avid hotels. Deployment at 250 IHG properties is planned by the end of the year, with an aim of 1,500 properties by the end of 2025.

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Choice Hotels Opens First New Construction Property Using Lobby in a Box

📌 Choice Hotels International, Inc. opened the first MainStay Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia, featuring the new Lobby in a Box and Kitchen in a Box packages for extended-stay consumers. The three-story, 77-room property caters to local military, defense contractors, universities, and corporations like Dollar Tree and Northrop Grumman. Developer Ray Patel and Parth Hospitality designed the hotel, with construction by Thor, Jr. Inc. and architecture by Tymoff + Moff Architects. The hotel features over 330 solar panels and was partially financed through an SBA loan for energy efficiency.

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The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista Breaks Ground

🏡 Raines announced the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista for completion in fall 2025, the second in South Carolina. The first Shepherd Hotel opened in Clemson in September 2022. The new hotel will be a 59-key boutique establishment in the historic Columbia Central Fire Station, close to the University of South Carolina. It will employ individuals with intellectual disabilities, partnering with CarolinaLIFE. The project involves Mashburn Construction and Garvin Design Group, with food and beverage by James Beard Nominee Kevin Johnson. Raines, celebrating 35 years in hospitality, expanded its management portfolio by over 20 properties in 2024, acquiring HP Hotels in 2023.

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HHP Acquires Dual-Branded Hyatt Hotel in Charleston

🏠 In Charleston, South Carolina, Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the dual-branded Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston Historic District, marking their 13th and 14th hotel addition and entry into the Charleston market. The property offers 304 rooms, combining 113 Hyatt House extended-stay rooms and 191 Hyatt Place rooms. Built in 2015, it features 16,000 square feet of retail and office space, a 398-space parking garage, 8,600 square feet of meeting space, and a rooftop bar. Renovation and repositioning plans are underway. Avion Hospitality will manage the hotel.

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Waldorf Astoria New York to Open Lex Yard in 2025

🍽 Waldorf Astoria New York's new restaurant, Lex Yard, set to open in spring 2025, is an American Brasserie-style eatery led by Chef Partner Michael Anthony. Located on Lexington Avenue with a two-story format, the restaurant features a downstairs bar and an upstairs dining room, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lex Yard's design by AvroKO resonates with the hotel's 1930s Art Deco style, showcasing fluted columns and custom lighting. Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu or a set seasonal menu with four savory courses and a dessert. The menu emphasizes local ingredients, with a commitment to family farms, local oysters, and sustainably caught seafood. Private dining is available, with two rooms on each floor for up to 16 combined guests.

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Peachtree Group Breaks Ground on Residence Inn by Marriott in San Antonio

📌 Peachtree Group began construction on a 171-room studio-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown San Antonio, Texas, set to open in Q2 2026. The project, located near the Riverwalk and the University of Texas at San Antonio, will serve tourists and business travelers. Peachtree has nine hotels open and five under construction in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs), focusing on economic impact. Merritt Development Group is constructing the hotel, designed with home-like amenities. In October, Peachtree started a 19-story, 264-room dual-branded hotel project in Uptown Dallas, opening in summer 2026.

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Amadeus: Delays, Cancellations, and Costs Cause Friction for U.S. Travelers

🛫 In 2024, Amadeus' U.S. traveler survey "Friction Removed" revealed that 68% of travelers are distressed by delays/cancellations, 50% by travel costs, 47% by planning for multiple people, and 46% by airport security. Business travelers experience more frustration than leisure travelers, with 44% troubled by price comparison and 45% by accommodation options. Gen Z travelers, at 49%, find route scheduling stressful, versus 35% of those 65+. Technology is seen as a solution, with 89% valuing planning apps and 86% favoring automatic rebooking and digital tracking. Leisure travelers desire human interaction, especially for family and accessibility trips (47%), and during airport and hotel processes (44-43%). Amadeus emphasizes technology and collaboration to reduce travel friction.

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My Place Hotel-Tucson North Marana/Cortaro Opens

🏡 My Place Hotels of America opened My Place Hotel-Tucson North Marana/Cortaro in Tucson, Arizona, marking the brand's 74th property in the United States. Owned by Opwest Partners and managed by Legacy Management, the 86-key hotel features desert-inspired façade, kitchenettes, lobby coffee service, and a 24-hour market. Located near Continental Ranch Business Park and Retail Center as well as Arizona Pavilions Plaza, it's a 30-minute drive to Saguaro National Park. Ryan Rivett, CEO, highlights its potential for both business and leisure travelers.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📋 John Luckett returns to Kessler as president of hospitality, expanding on his 15-year tenure. Tiffany Cooper is appointed head of development for Americas by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Jason Caughron takes charge as dual general manager for Courtyard Atlanta Midtown and Element Atlanta Midtown. Limelight Denver names Kim Corrigan as general manager, bringing over 30 years of experience. Simon A. Fricker joins Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows as general manager with two decades of experience. Full House Resorts, Inc. hires Jeff Michie as VP and general manager of Rising Star Casino Resort. Royal Sonesta New Orleans appoints Adrienne Breaux as director of sales and marketing. Mary Beth Seamands is named as director of sales and marketing by The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa welcomes Gerry Trumper as director of engineering. Central Romana Corporation appoints Jason Kycek as chief marketing officer. Terranea Resort adds Louis Gonzalez and Ador Bustamante to its executive team. Hawks Cay Resort introduces a new meetings and events team including Joshua Torai, Elise Gertenbach, Marissa Salway, Kimberly Hanna, and Marisela Baraniewicz.

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