LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 73

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Berkadia Negotiates Sale of Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

🏨 Berkadia facilitated the sale of the 121-room Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The transaction was managed by Berkadia's Denny Meikleham and John Kluh, representing the seller, Dune Real Estate Partners. The hotel was purchased by Jignesh Patel and Robins Patel of JNR Management Inc. Strategically located near Alewife Station, Harvard University, and MIT, the property is surrounded by over 4.5 million square feet of office and lab space.

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Hotel Wren Opens in Twentynine Palms

🌴 Hotel Wren, a revamped 1940s motel, opens in Twentynine Palms, California, just 10 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. Designed by Jessica Pell, the 12-room property blends desert history and modern design. Suites feature Parachute linens, Wonder Valley products, and no TVs, encouraging presence and reflection. Windsong, the on-site bodega, offers handcrafted goods. The hotel, for guests 21+, supports local conservation efforts.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📋 Philipp Weghmann is appointed as the chief development officer at Preferred Travel Group and president of Beyond Green. Susie Park becomes executive vice president for CBRE Hotels in the Americas. Jason Bond is now VP of attendee solutions at Groups360, while David Kuperberg serves as managing director of real estate at Majestic Hospitality. Other key appointments include Jordan Ben-Hanania, Lydia Bates, Leonel De Leon, and Daniel K. Nahoopii in their respective roles. Chris Rice is the 2025 NEWH ICON of Industry.

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A-1 Hospitality Breaks Ground on AC Hotels by Marriott Property in Kennewick, Washington

🏨 Kennewick, Washington—A-1 Hospitality Group announces the groundbreaking of a 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott at Three Rivers Convention Center. Managed by A-1 Hospitality Group, the hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, rooftop restaurant and bar, and six meeting rooms totaling 12,000 square feet, accommodating up to 450 people. The AC Lounge offers cocktails and local craft beers, while the AC Kitchen serves breakfast daily with imported French croissants.

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Actabl Launches ProfitOwner

📊 Actabl, based in Atlanta, Georgia, launched ProfitOwner, a real-time business intelligence platform for hotel ownership groups. The platform provides standardized data across all properties, enabling owners to access insights directly and streamline reporting. ProfitOwner integrates with ProfitSword for immediate implementation and benefits management companies by reducing reporting requests. Lindsey Goedeker, Actabl's SVP of Sales, emphasizes the platform's role in offering transparency and enabling proactive decision-making in hotel ownership.

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Everhome Suites Announces Nine Openings and Groundbreakings

🏨 Everhome Suites, under Choice Hotels International, is expanding rapidly. As of April 2025, they have opened six new properties in Texas and Arizona, with three more in Oregon and Ohio under development. By year-end, 25 hotels are expected. Recent openings include Bastrop, Waco, Brownsville, and El Paso, each with over 114 rooms. Future locations include Amarillo, Yuma, and Georgetown. Everhome Suites offers extended-stay amenities, targeting travelers connected to universities, healthcare, and major employers.

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PM Hotel Group Expands Virginia Portfolio With Addition of Hotel Burg

🏨 PM Hotel Group will open Hotel Burg, a luxury boutique hotel, in August 2025 in Virginia's wine and hunt country. The 39-room hotel, inspired by Ralph Lauren's aesthetic, highlights Loudoun County's heritage. It features The Huntōn, led by Michelin-starred chef Vincent Badiee. Hotel Burg includes The Diana Lounge, a rooftop bar, and The Chase, a private club. The Manor 1858, a 22-acre event venue, complements the offering. This addition expands PM Hotel Group’s Mid-Atlantic portfolio.

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Meyer Jabara Hotels Assumes Management of Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Northwest/Oldsmar

🏨 Meyer Jabara Hotels took over management of the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Northwest/Oldsmar, an 87-room hotel located 13 miles from Tampa International Airport. Owner Rogatien Krecek noticed significant improvements within 45 days, including a 50% reduction in accounts receivable. The hotel features an outdoor pool, fitness center, and conference space. Recently renovated, it aims to attract both families and business travelers. With strong post-COVID recovery, Tampa is a top-performing U.S. market.

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Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton

🏖 Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii—The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki joins Hilton's Tapestry Collection as the first in Hawai‘i, operated by Highgate. The 368-room hotel features mid-century design, two-bedroom suites, and unique lofted bunk-bed rooms. It offers amenities like the Waikiki Swim & Social Club, a retro pool deck, and an onsite dining venue, Favorite Son. The hotel emphasizes a local guest-first philosophy, offering cultural activities and community initiatives like the King Kalakaua Park clean-up.

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The Plasencia Group Facilitates Sale of Hilton Houston Westchase

🏨 The Plasencia Group facilitated the sale of the 297-key Hilton Houston Westchase, located on Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas, in 2025. The hotel, opened in 1980, features 12,578 square feet of meeting space, including a nearly 5,000-square-foot ballroom, and has been a leading performer in an area noted for RevPAR growth in 2024. Senior Managing Director Robert Wiemer led the transaction, highlighting the hotel's strategic position in the tech and energy-driven Westchase District.

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