LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 76

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AHLA Statement on No Tax on Tips Legislation

💰 U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips" Act aimed at allowing hospitality workers to keep more of their earnings. Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), praised this bipartisan effort. The Act benefits hundreds of thousands of hotel employees, including housekeepers, valets, food service workers, and bellhops. Key supporters include Senators Ted Cruz and Jacky Rosen, highlighting their leadership in this initiative.

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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando Resort & Suites Completes South Tower Renovation

🏨 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando Resort & Suites completed a $7 million renovation of its South Tower, upgrading 164 guestrooms. Located one mile from Universal Orlando Resort, the hotel features modern Roja room design, 50” 4K TVs, and spa-inspired bathrooms. Amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness center, and free shuttles to theme parks. The renovation coincides with the opening of Universal’s EPIC Universe theme park, enhancing the guest experience in Orlando’s theme park district.

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Accor Develops Digital Meetings and Events Ecosystem

📅 Accor plans to launch a new digital meetings and events platform in late 2025, covering 5,600 hotels with 2.5 million square meters of event space and 800,000+ guestrooms. The platform will be fully available in early 2026. Partnering with Oracle, Backyou, iVvy, and Amadeus, this initiative aims to enhance booking experiences and integrate with Accor's loyalty program. Business travel spending is projected to rise to $1.4 trillion in 2026, reflecting increased value in face-to-face meetings.

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Boyd Gaming Signs SaaS Agreement for Agilysys InfoGenesis Deployment

📱 Agilysys, Inc. and Boyd Gaming Corporation, May 2025, Alpharetta, Georgia. Boyd Gaming signed a SaaS agreement for the InfoGenesis POS system across its 28 U.S. properties. This integration unifies data and transactions via kiosks, mobile ordering, and kitchen displays, enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency. Johan Martensson from Boyd and Joe Youssef from Agilysys highlighted the system's role in improving guest service and providing operational insights.

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Remington Hospitality Appoints Ben Perelmuter as Chief Executive Officer

📈 June 2, 2025, Dallas, Texas: Remington Hospitality appoints Ben Perelmuter as CEO, succeeding Sloan Dean after eight years. Perelmuter, with nearly 30 years of industry experience, previously served as president and COO at TPG Hotels & Resorts and as division president at Aimbridge Hospitality. Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford, Inc., supports this strategic move to enhance performance. Dean will assist Perelmuter for a seamless transition, focusing on growth and innovation at Remington.

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SMARTLINEN Announces Launch of Reporting App

📱 SMARTLINEN, based in Miami, Florida, launched its new reporting app for Android and iOS in the hospitality sector. The app offers hotels real-time linen inventory tracking, historical usage insights, and AI-powered forecasting for efficient linen management. William Serbin, the company's CEO, claims the app enhances guest satisfaction and operational efficiency while reducing costs. Key features include real-time visibility, historical analysis, and sustainability tools to extend linen lifespan and prevent shortages.

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Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Opens in California

🏖️ Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, a $1.3 billion project, opened in Chula Vista, California, as the first Gaylord property on the West Coast and sixth overall. It features 1,600 guestrooms, including 89 suites, a 4.25-acre water park, and over 477,000 square feet of meeting space. The resort offers 12 dining options and the largest hotel convention center in California. Located seven miles from San Diego, it includes various amenities such as a spa, fitness center, and bike rentals.

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Gulph Creek Hotels Assumes Management of Home2 Suites by Hilton

🏨 Gulph Creek Hotels, based in Wayne, PA, has taken over management of the 95-room Home2 Suites by Hilton in Middletown, NY. This follows their July 2020 opening of a 125-room Residence Inn by Marriott in the same area. The new addition allows Gulph Creek to enhance sales and operations, utilizing expertise from managing the Residence Inn. Home2 Suites offers all-suite accommodations, fully equipped kitchens, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and meeting rooms.

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle Announces Property-Wide Renovation

🏨 Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is undergoing renovations to upgrade its 189 guestrooms, including 45 junior suites and an Ambassador suite. The hotel, owned by InnVest Hotels, will introduce a new restaurant concept focusing on Pacific Northwest ingredients. Inspired by Seattle's essence, the redesign includes references to Lake Washington’s Underwater Forest. Renovations will conclude by early June, followed by a grand re-opening celebration.

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Placemakr Expands With Newest Pop-Up Hotel in Nevada

🏠 Placemakr, in partnership with Pacific Development & Bridge Investment Group and managed by Greystar, has launched its first pop-up location in Reno, Nevada, offering 66 apartment-style hotel suites with diverse amenities. This expansion is Placemakr’s first in Nevada and part of their broader growth, with five new properties launched nationwide in 2025. Placemakr Reno is strategically located near Greater Nevada Field and provides easy access to downtown Reno and Lake Tahoe.

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