LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 162

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AHLA: 700 Hotel Jobs Were Added in June 2024

🏨 In June, U.S. hotels added 700 jobs, yet total hotel employment is down by 196,000 compared to February 2020, with current employment at 1.92 million, despite wages rising 26% post-pandemic. The AHLA calls for policies to expand the workforce, advocating for nearly 65,000 additional H-2B visas and supporting bills like H.R. 7574 and H.R. 4708 to address the 8.1 million job openings in the U.S. and enhance the hotel industry's recovery and staffing capabilities.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Higher Performance From the Previous Week

🏨 In the week of June 23-29, 2024, the U.S. hotel industry saw occupancy rise to 71.9% (3.2% increase), ADR to $162.81 (3.6% increase), and RevPAR to $117.13 (6.9% increase) compared to 2023. Minneapolis led with occupancy up 20.1% to 74.8%, ADR up 15.7% to $150.42, and RevPAR up 39.0% to $112.46, boosted by the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials and Twin Cities Pride Parade. Meanwhile, New Orleans faced a RevPAR drop of 30.6% to $82.54.

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Coeur d’Alene Opens

🏨 In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Western States Lodging and Management (WSLM) announced the opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Coeur d’Alene. Located near the Spokane River and Lake Coeur d’Alene, the new extended-stay hotel is managed by WSLM under ownership with Garn Development. The property offers suites with kitchens, workstations, living areas, an indoor pool, hot tub, free breakfast, patio, and fitness center, emphasizing a ‘Personal Touch Culture’ for an exceptional guest experience.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Surpasses 100 Properties in Asia-Pacific

🎉 DoubleTree by Hilton has surpassed 100 properties in Asia-Pacific, driven by new openings in Indonesia, Japan, India, and China. The brand's expansion, particularly through its franchise model in Greater China, aims to cater to increasing demand for diverse travel experiences. With nearly 80 more properties in the pipeline and a goal to exceed 1,000 trading hotels in the region by 2025, Hilton is optimistic about growth, evidenced by recent signings like the first DoubleTree in Kochi, India.

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The Westin San Diego Bayview Completes Renovation

🏨 The Westin San Diego Bayview in California completed a $20 million renovation of 436 guestrooms and meeting spaces. Aimbridge Hospitality operates the property and managed the renovation with HVSDesign's creative input. The hotel offers city or bay views, and the revamp includes natural cork headboards with metallic sheen. Over 30,000 square feet of meeting spaces have been updated, catering to various events and group sizes.

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Springboard Hospitality Names John Mootz Corporate Director of Food and Beverage

🍴 John Mootz hired as the first corporate director of food and beverage at Springboard Hospitality in Los Angeles, California. Mootz, with 20+ years of experience, formerly VP of operations at Puccini Group, will enhance dining experiences across the company’s properties. Notable past collaborations include Kimpton Hotels and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Mootz’s previous tenure with Springboard Hospitality dates to 2019. CEO Ben Rafter anticipates new levels of creativity under Mootz’s direction.

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Certares, HHM Hotels Acquire Carté Hotel San Diego Downtown

🏨 Certares acquired Carté Hotel San Diego Downtown, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, in San Diego’s Little Italy. Opened in late 2019, the hotel boasts 246 guestrooms, a rooftop bar, outdoor pool, restaurant, and a 25,000-square-foot athletic club. Alongside the Courtyard San Diego Downtown, Certares enhances its San Diego presence, partnering with HHM Hotels, with Carté Hotel Partners reinvesting in the new ownership.

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Unlocking Innovation

🏩 Peter Feeney, DISH Business VP, highlights the importance of integrating live TV and streaming services in hotel in-room entertainment systems to meet the expectations of Millennial and Gen Z travelers, who are increasingly dominating bookings and prefer content outside traditional broadcast channels. No specific dates or numbers provided.

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Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Opens 100th Hotel in Greater China

🏨 Sheraton Hotels & Resorts opened Sheraton Lanzhou Anning, marking the 100th Sheraton Hotel in Greater China, a milestone coinciding with the brand’s 50th anniversary in the region. Located in Lanzhou’s Anning District, Gansu province, the hotel is roughly 55 km from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport and 6 km from Lanzhou West Railway Station. Featuring 354 guestrooms and suites, the hotel offers a 1,200-square-meter Grand Ballroom, five meeting rooms, and an indoor heated swimming pool. Sheraton Lanzhou Anning integrates local culture into its design and provides dining options such as &More by Sheraton and YUE with 24 private dining rooms.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings InterContinental Brand to Cape Town

🏠 IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the debut of InterContinental in Cape Town with InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, scheduled to open in Q4 2025 after a multimillion-dollar redevelopment by V & A Waterfront. Table Bay Hotel, inaugurated in May 1997 by Nelson Mandela, will undergo a transformation exceeding R1 billion. The hotel will feature 306 rooms, 45 new guest suites, a spa, and an executive floor. Sun International will manage the hotel within the V&A Waterfront, the oldest harbor in the Southern Hemisphere.

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