LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 59

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Marcus & Millichap Closes Sale of Sleep Inn Sumter

💸 $3.5 million sale of Sleep Inn Sumter, a 63-room hotel, took place in Sumter, South Carolina. Marcus & Millichap's team, including Terrence Jefferson, Jack Davis, Eric Webster, and Joce Messinger, marketed it for a local owner. The buyer was from North Carolina. The hotel offers amenities like a swimming pool, business and fitness centers, and is located near Interstates 20 and 95, Shaw Air Force Base, and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.

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G6 Hospitality Launches 24/7 Customer Support Service

📱 August 1, 2025, G6 Hospitality launched a 24/7 customer support service for guests of Motel 6 and Studio 6 in Dallas, Texas, extending from the previous 18-hour window. Guests can contact support via phone (1-800-557-3435), email (Guestrelations@g6reservations.com), and social media. CEO Sonal Sinha emphasizes the importance of this service during peak travel season. The company also introduced an AI-powered My6 app for personalized bookings.

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Wyndham Announces Partnership With Grubhub

🍴 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts partners with Grubhub, launching a new service across nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels in 20 brands. Guests can order food via the Grubhub app or QR codes, activating a free six-month Grubhub+ membership for $0 delivery, reduced service fees, and 5% credit on pickups. Charmaine Taylor highlights the convenience for both guests and staff. Rob DelaCruz emphasizes enhanced on-property experiences for thousands of guests and hotel team members annually.

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Cobblestone Hotels Announces Signing of Property in Montevallo, Alabama

🏨 Cobblestone Hotels has signed a deal for its third Alabama location, the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Main Street in Montevallo, Alabama, with Montevallo Hotel Group, LLC. The hotel will feature a Cobblestone Marketplace convenience store, meeting room, lounge, business center, complimentary daily breakfast, Seattle’s Best coffee, and high-speed internet. Guestrooms will include modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and luxury linens, tailored for today's travelers.

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White Lodging Hires New Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Officer

🛠 White Lodging, headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, strengthens its executive team by appointing Noah Hoppe as EVP and CFO, and Jared Garner as EVP and CLO. Hoppe transitions from Hyatt Hotels after nearly 20 years, while Garner brings over two decades of legal experience. Current CFO Bruce Hoffmann will move to an emeritus role over the next year. This strategic shift aims to bolster White Lodging’s growth in the urban and lifestyle hospitality sectors.

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Smart Hotel Manager Announces Collaboration With Remington Hospitality

💻 In April 2025, Smart Hotel Manager partnered with Remington Hospitality in Dover, Delaware, to enhance their Live Safety platform across seven Remington properties. This mobile platform improves emergency readiness with multilingual support and real-time tracking. It addresses issues like staff turnover and outdated emergency plans. New features, including navigation and push notifications, are being added based on feedback. Performance metrics like response time are under observation as the project expands to more hotels.

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Coury Hospitality Expands Portfolio With Two Management Agreements

🏨 Coury Hospitality assumed management of Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, and Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle in Alexandria, Virginia. The hotels, owned by T2 Hospitality affiliates, are part of Coury’s strategic national expansion. Plunge Beach Resort has 163 rooms, with 5,900 sq ft event space. Residence Inn offers 181 suites and amenities for both business and leisure guests. Paul Coury and Matt Raine expressed enthusiasm over the partnership.

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JLL Secures Sale of Grand Eastonian Hotel & Suites

💰 JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced a $5.6 million sale of the Grand Eastonian Hotel & Suites in Easton, Pennsylvania. The 50-room hotel was sold by Nature Nurture Foundation, a nonprofit, to CanalHouse Hospitality Enterprises LLC. Originally opened in 1927 and renovated post-2000, the hotel features a heated indoor saltwater pool, fitness center, and meeting space. Located near Lafayette College and Crayola Experience, it's positioned for growth in Easton's revitalized downtown area.

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My Place Hotel-Raleigh/Garner Opens in Garner, North Carolina

🏨 My Place Hotels of America has opened its third North Carolina location, My Place Hotel-Raleigh/Garner, in Garner, owned by TGC Garner LLC and developed by TGC Group. The new 63-room property, located 10 minutes from Raleigh, offers extended-stay amenities and is pet-friendly. Garner's rapid population growth and strategic location make it a prime spot for business and leisure travelers. Managed by TGC Hospitality Management, it addresses the area's limited extended-stay options.

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Waldorf Astoria New York to Reopen After Renovation

🏨 Waldorf Astoria New York reopened post-transformation on September 1, 2025, featuring restored Art Deco architecture by SOM and interiors by PYR, reducing rooms from 1,400 to 375 guestrooms and 372 residences. The hotel boasts 43,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a Guerlain Wellness Spa, and dining by Chef Michael Anthony. Significant restoration includes 62,000 sq. ft. of landmark interiors, making it one of NYC's largest preservation efforts. Guests enjoy updated amenities and three new dining options.

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