LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 46

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WITT and WTA Launch the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels

🏨 TAMPA, Florida—In 2025, WITT and the Wellness Tourism Association launched the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels globally. The standards, developed by a committee of experts, include 100+ criteria across five pillars: Healthy Eating, Holistic Healing, Nature, Movement, and Local Impact. Key aspects involve nutritious meals, biophilic design, and local cultural celebration. The initiative aims to redefine wellness in hospitality, fostering guest well-being and trust in wellness tourism.

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Hapi and Revinate Release The Future of Hotel Data Report

📈 Miami, Florida—In the report "The Future of Hotel Data," released by Hapi and Revinate, 49% of hoteliers face data access issues, with 40% citing disconnected systems as a major barrier. Poor data quality impacts personalization, affecting guest satisfaction and loyalty. Almost 19% of hoteliers report data inaccuracies hinder tailored guest experiences. For improvements, 46.11% prioritize CRM and loyalty systems. AI and automation offer opportunities for personalization, efficiency, and dynamic pricing, but require integrated, reliable data systems.

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The Vietta Hotel Joins Lark’s Management Portfolio

🏨 September 1, 2025, Kissimmee, Florida: The Vietta Hotel opens under Lark management. This lakefront, 82-room boutique property is less than 30 minutes from Disney World. It features an outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and smart TVs. Guests enjoy outdoor fire pits, a grilling area, and complimentary bike rentals. The hotel offers guided activities, including fishing lessons and karaoke nights. Yedidya Blau, the owner, highlights Lark's hospitality and operational excellence.

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Stayntouch Announces Partnership With SilverStone Inns

💻 Bethesda, Maryland—Stayntouch partners with SilverStone Inns to be its exclusive PMS provider. Two properties are already using Stayntouch, with plans to convert six more in 12 months, aiming for 20 properties in two years. Features include multi-property functionality, mobile check-in, revenue upsells, and over 1,200 solution integrations. SilverStone’s Frederick Schoener emphasizes driving profit without traditional brand constraints, while Stayntouch's Rose Cerato praises SilverStone's innovative franchising model for empowering hotel owners.

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Cambria Hotels Expands With Four New Openings

🏨 Cambria Hotels has opened four new properties in August 2025 in Templeton, CA; Tampa, FL; Plymouth, MA; and Portland, OR. The Templeton hotel has 132 rooms and is powered by solar energy. Tampa’s hotel features 104 rooms and offers the Snooze & Cruise Package. Plymouth’s location has 107 rooms and meeting space for 120 attendees. Portland’s hotel, with 178 rooms, is the first in Oregon and offers 1,400 square feet of meeting space. Cambria plans to expand further, including into Canada.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown Opens

🏨 Vision Hospitality Group opened the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown, a seven-story hotel with 184 suites, in the riverfront district of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Featuring a rooftop restaurant, street-level dining, and 3,000 square feet of meeting space, this marks Vision’s 15th hotel in Chattanooga and 44th nationwide. Partnering with SquareOne Holdings for food operations, Vision continues expanding across the Southeast.

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Peachtree Group Closes CPACE Loan for Rio Hotel & Casino

🏠 Peachtree Group closed a $176.5 million CPACE loan for Rio Hotel & Casino's renovation in Las Vegas, completed in 2024. The 2,520-room resort, now under Hyatt, features upgraded suites, a revamped casino, and modern amenities. The CPACE loan retroactively funded these improvements, enabling debt reduction. Greg Friedman highlights Peachtree's growth over 18 years. Jared Schlosser notes CPACE's growing appeal for commercial real estate development.

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Lodging Econometrics: Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record-High in Q2 2025

🏨 Q2 2025 saw a record-high 15,871 hotel construction projects worldwide, including 2,436,225 rooms, a 3% increase YOY. The U.S. and China dominated with 6,280 and 3,733 projects respectively, representing 64% of global activity. Dallas led cities with 199 projects. 970 new hotels opened in the first half of 2025, with 1,884 more expected by year-end. By 2026, 2,531 new hotels are forecasted, and 2,554 in 2027. Upper midscale and upscale chains held 52% of projects.

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RMS Announces Launch of RMS Pay in North America

💳 SAN DIEGO—RMS launched RMS Pay in the U.S. and Canada, already successful in Australia and Europe. Over 50% of users report fewer no-shows due to pre-authorization, and 98.3% experience less than one chargeback monthly. RMS Pay simplifies operations, saving customers over five hours weekly on payment tasks. Fully integrated into the RMS property management system, it supports varied hospitality businesses by automating financial processes. James MacRae joins as head of payments to drive expansion.

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AHLA Statement on GSA Release of FY2026 Per Diem Rates

🏨 WASHINGTON, D.C.—In FY2026, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) decided to maintain flat government per diem rates, impacting the hospitality industry. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) highlighted the importance of aligning these rates with rising costs. Rosanna Maietta, AHLA President & CEO, emphasized the decision's strain on both the industry and government travelers. The AHLA plans to advocate for adjustments with the GSA and Congress to support a thriving hospitality sector.

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