LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 51

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Hospitality Industry Representatives Advocate for Passage of Legislation Requiring Human Trafficking Training

🏨 State legislators and hospitality leaders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, advocate for House Bill 1286, proposed by State Rep. Regina Young, to mandate human trafficking awareness training for hotel and short-term rental employees statewide. The bill, backed by several lawmakers, aims to standardize training to identify and report trafficking signs. Industry leaders like the AHLA Foundation and Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association support this initiative, emphasizing its importance in combating human trafficking and enhancing safety across Pennsylvania.

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Choice Hotels International Reports Q2 2025 Results

💸 Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported Q2 2025 results in North Bethesda, Maryland. Net income fell to $81.7 million from $87.1 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA hit $165 million, a 2% rise. Global rooms increased by 2.1%, and international rooms rose by 5%. The company acquired the remaining 50% of Choice Hotels Canada for $112 million. Domestic RevPAR declined by 2.9%, with liquidity at $587.5 million as of June 30, 2025.

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NH Collection New York Madison Avenue Joins Crescent Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio

🏨 Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Fairfax, Virginia, now manages the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue. Located in a restored Renaissance Revival building, this hotel offers 288 guestrooms and suites with skyline views, a fitness center, and MAD Bar & Lounge. It's close to Grand Central Station and Bryant Park. Guests enjoy live performances in the piano room and Italian-Mediterranean cuisine at Serafina. The design features midcentury-inspired interiors and curated amenities.

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Cambridge Common House to Open in Late 2025

🏨 Cambridge Common House, a 16-room hotel near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will open in late 2025. Designed by Elder & Ash, it features a lounge for guests. The project is part of Lark's expansion following a 2024 joint venture with Life House. Lark, known for The Bow Hotel in Portsmouth and AWOL Stowe in Vermont, continues its growth under founder Rob Blood.

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Stayntouch Expands Partnership With TPG Hotels & Resorts

💻 TPG Hotels & Resorts, operating in Bethesda, Maryland, has expanded its partnership with Stayntouch to manage over 1,400 rooms across its independent properties. Stayntouch’s user-friendly PMS enhances operations with multi-property management tools, automation, and responsive support. Michael Brown of TPG praises the system's intuitive design and efficient training. Reid Webster from Stayntouch emphasizes the shared commitment to TPG’s growth and adaptability. This partnership aims to streamline hotel operations on a centralized platform.

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Select Registry Adds 11 Properties to Its Portfolio

🏨 Select Registry added 11 properties to its portfolio, including locations in Missouri, Delaware, Michigan, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Alabama, Rhode Island, Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina. Over 70% of global travelers prefer authentic, local experiences, according to Skift and Booking.com. Select Registry aims to support independent accommodations, focusing on personalized hospitality and providing tools for innkeepers. CEO Mark Reichle emphasizes the importance of authentic stays and community support for success.

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Vision Hospitality Group Hosts Red Sand Project Event in Partnership With WillowBend Farms

🟥 Vision Hospitality Group hosted the fourth annual Red Sand Project event on August 1, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The event aimed to combat human trafficking alongside partners like WillowBend Farms. In 2024, Tennessee reported 213 trafficking cases involving 446 victims. Vision Hospitality donated $100,000 to the AHLA Foundation's Survivor Fund. Efforts include staff training and community partnerships. Mitch Patel, CEO, emphasizes awareness and action for a safer future.

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Marriott International Reports Q2 2025 Results

📈 Marriott International's Q2 2025 results reveal key growth metrics. RevPAR rose 1.5% globally, with international markets seeing a 5.3% increase. Net income totaled $763M, while adjusted EBITDA reached $1,415M. The company added 17,300 rooms, growing its inventory by 4.7%. Marriott repurchased 2.8M shares for $0.7B and aims to return $4B to shareholders in 2025. The development pipeline includes 3,900 properties and over 590,000 rooms. Marriott Bonvoy membership neared 248M.

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Access Point Financial Completes Loan Refinancing With ATLAS SP Partners

💰 ATLANTA, Georgia—Access Point Financial (APF) has refinanced $1.1 billion in floating-rate mortgage loans for 67 U.S. hotel properties in collaboration with ATLAS SP Partners. APF's CEO, Mike Lipson, highlighted the move as a significant expansion of their financing capabilities in the lodging sector. Over the past 18 months, APF has deployed $1.1 billion, with loans primarily involving Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, or IHG franchises. Brendan Jordan of ATLAS emphasized the strategic partnership's success in delivering tailored financing solutions.

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Stonebridge Appoints Kevin Dingle as Chief Development Officer

📈 Kevin Dingle joined Stonebridge as Chief Development Officer in Denver, Colorado. With over 20 years of hotel real estate experience, Dingle previously worked at Aimbridge and co-founded Compass Lodging Advisors. He managed over $750 million in acquisitions at Crow Holdings. Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith praised Dingle's market knowledge and investor relationships. Dingle holds an MBA in Finance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and a BS in Hotel Management from the University of Houston.

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