LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 78

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Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa Announces Completion of Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

🏠 Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico completed a $15 million renovation of 327 guestrooms with a cultural and Pueblo-style design. The renovation included new room décor with local woven fabrics and pueblo clay pottery designs, spa-inspired bathrooms with marble countertops, and resort corridors with Native American patterns. Additional offerings include horseback rides, cultural activities, and a learning center with Native American artifacts. General Manager Claudia Wattenberg emphasized the luxury and cultural heritage reflected in the updates.

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The Radical Hotel Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton

🏛 The Radical Hotel in Asheville's River Arts District, North Carolina, joined Tapestry Collection by Hilton, which includes nearly 160 independent hotels. After recovering from Hurricane Helene, the boutique hotel and living art installation, housed in a refurbished 1920s warehouse and former cereal factory, features 70 guestrooms and suites. The property, managed by Driftwood Capital, debuted in October 2023, offering a unique experience with a local touch, art-forward design, and a rooftop bar.

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ForWard Conference Moves to Atlanta, Centers Theme on Amplifying Power for Women in Hospitality

📝 Nearly 1,000 hospitality professionals attended the AHLA Foundation's ForWard Conference in Atlanta, at Hyatt Regency, to empower women in leadership. The event featured speakers like Jennifer Hyman, Lamiaa Laurene Daif, and Makeba Riddick, offering sessions on negotiation, AI, guest expectations, and more. The ForWard initiative seeks to address the underrepresentation of women in hospitality leadership through professional development and networking.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Unveils ‘piebird’ Dining Concept

🥧 DoubleTree by Hilton unveils piebird, a new restaurant/bar concept by StiR Creative Collective, starting fall 2025 in Nanuet, New York, followed by Asheville, North Carolina in early 2026. Piebird offers a modern take on American classics, with a focus on specialty pies and a balanced menu inspired by various U.S. regions. It features seasonal pies, the staple piebird Pie, and unique cocktails like the Cookie Martini and piebird Palmer. The design echoes a cozy, vintage-inspired aesthetic to complement DoubleTree's hospitality.

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Choice Hotels International Reports Q1 2025 Results

💰 Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported a net income increase of 44% to $44.5 million in Q1 2025, with diluted EPS up 52% to $0.94. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $129.6 million, up 4%. Adjusted diluted EPS also set a record at $1.34, a 5% increase. Net global rooms grew 2.8%, while domestic extended stay rooms surged 10.8%. Domestic RevPAR increased by 2.3%, with extended stay and midscale/economy outperforming their respective chain scales. Total Q1 2025 revenues hit $333 million, with partnership services and fees up 28% to $25.4 million. A liquidity of $593.8 million was reported, and $64.6 million spent on share repurchases. The 2025 outlook has been adjusted to anticipate more moderate domestic RevPAR growth.

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MacNaughton Hospitality Partners With Stayntouch

🏨 Stayntouch updated its partnership with MacNaughton Hospitality for three Oahu properties: Waikiki Malia, Lotus Honolulu, and Hotel Renew. The Stayntouch PMS platform enhances personalized service, guest experiences, and operational efficiency. MacNaughton Hospitality offers three distinct Hawaiian experiences, prioritizing service and local values. Their VP, Carmine Iommazzo, highlights the platform's role in operational modernization and guest engagement, while Priya Rajamani of Stayntouch endorses their contribution to MacNaughton's authentic hospitality.

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HREC Arranges Sale of Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites

📌 Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites in Bloomfield, New Mexico, consisting of 65 rooms, was sold by HREC Investment Advisors, who represented VWH Enterprises Inc. The hotel was purchased by JHMC Inc., a southwestern US regional hotel management company. The transaction was led by Jeffrey Duni, senior vice president of HREC. The acquisition aims to streamline sales and management with a nearby Best Western in Farmington, New Mexico. Bloomfield, with a population of around 8,000, is strategically located near US 64, offering access to the Four Corners region and attractions like the Aztec Ruins National Monument.

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Marriott International Reports Q1 2025 Results

🏨 Marriott International reported first-quarter 2025 results from Bethesda, Maryland. Worldwide RevPAR increased by 4.1%, with a 3.3% rise in the U.S. and Canada, and a 5.9% jump internationally. The company's diluted EPS was $2.39, adjusted diluted EPS $2.32, net income reached $665 million, and adjusted net income was $645 million. Adjusted EBITDA hit $1,217 million. Marriott added approximately 12,200 net rooms, indicating a 4.6% growth from the previous year's first quarter. The worldwide development pipeline featured 3,800 properties and over 587,000 rooms, expanding by 7.4% year-over-year. Share repurchases totaled $0.8 billion in the quarter, with $1.2 billion returned to shareholders through buybacks and dividends to date. Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program grew to nearly 237 million members. CEO Anthony Capuano mentioned the acquisition of citizenM brand and projected a full-year 2025 net rooms growth of around 5%.

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LXR Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Experiential Travel With ‘Pursuit of Adventure’

📍 LXR Hotels & Resorts launches the Pursuit of Adventure program, offering immersive experiences to luxury travelers. Nearly 70% of global travelers seek active trips, with over 75% favoring accommodations with immersive experiences. The program includes private hiking in Oahu, hot air ballooning over the Sonoran Desert, washi paper-making in Kyoto, and a soul blessing ceremony in Bali. LXR's portfolio has grown to 16 properties since 2018, with expansion planned through 2025 in locations such as Southern California, Morocco, Italy, and Abu Dhabi.

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Ascend Collection Surpasses 400 Openings Globally and Debuts New Logo

🏡 Choice Hotels International celebrated the Ascend Collection brand reaching over 400 hotels globally since its inception in 2008. The “Ascend Collection” now has a streamlined name and a new logo. It boasts 423 hotels with more than 70 in development. In 2024, room numbers surged by over 40% compared to 2023, with expansion into markets such as Washington, D.C., Park City, Utah, Vancouver, Mexico City, Queensland, and Calama. The upscale portfolio of Choice Hotels grew by 44% in 2024 to over 110,000 rooms, representing nearly 20% of its offerings. A revamped ChoiceHotels.com and mobile app in December 2024 led to a 16% rise in direct upscale hotel bookings.

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