LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 88

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Reeco’s AI-Driven AP Automation Deployed Across Vision Hospitality’s Properties

🏨 Miami, Florida—Reeco, an AI-driven procure-to-pay platform, partners with Vision Hospitality Group, operating 42 properties across eight states, to automate accounts payable processes and eliminate manual tasks. The technology enables quick completion of routine tasks that once took hours. Vision Hospitality Group's adoption of Reeco's AI-powered AP automation allows hotel teams to focus more on guest engagement and service quality. This collaboration marks a commitment to future-proof operations through technology.

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Choice Hotels Kicks Off MasteryX Tech Innovation Summit

🏨 Choice Hotels International, Inc. began its 10th annual MasteryX tech summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, on April 9, with over 650 associates participating in workshops and sessions on AI, quantum computing, and other technologies, aiming to boost revenue and efficiency for hotel owners. Last year’s MasteryX innovation automated special rates and promotions, leading to nearly 450,000 room nights and $31 million in sales. The company has introduced several industry-first technologies, like the first hotel website with real-time info in 1995, the first cloud-based PMS in 2003, and fully migrated to AWS Cloud in 2024.

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Duetto Announces Acquisition Of HotStats

💰 Duetto, a San Francisco-based revenue management software provider for the hospitality industry, acquires HotStats to create the definitive revenue and profit operating system for hotels. The partnership aims to unify revenue streams and offer comprehensive profit optimization by combining Duetto's existing solutions with HotStats’ financial benchmarking data. This move follows Duetto's acquisition by GrowthCurve Capital last year. HotStats team will join Duetto, with Houlihan Lokey and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advising Duetto, while Gately Plc advised HotStats. Financial terms remain undisclosed.

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OTH Hotels Resorts Adds Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport To Management Portfolio

🏨 OTH Hotels Resorts, a Virginia-based company, has taken over third-party management of the 220-room Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama. The property offers a variety of amenities including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, 2,808 square feet of meeting space, and a complimentary airport shuttle. In collaboration with SIGAlabama LLC, OTH is planning strategic enhancements and a full-scale renovation to improve operations, guest experience, and the hotel’s market position.

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Rentyl Resorts and NDM Hospitality Announce Collaboration With Avendra International

🏡 Rentyl Resorts, part of NDM Hospitality, partnered with Avendra International to boost operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve guest experiences. CEO Nicholas Falcone highlighted the value Avendra's expertise will add to their resorts. Avendra will implement its procurement technology across all Rentyl Resorts properties, aiming for consistent quality and superior guest satisfaction. This partnership will focus on sustainable solutions and enhance service quality through optimized procurement workflows.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Names Anacove a Preferred Vendor of Connected Thermostats

💾 IHG Hotels & Resorts selected Anacove as a Preferred Vendor for connected thermostats based on IHG's independent testing, which showed Anacove's solutions outperform competitors in energy savings and efficiency. Anacove's CEO Ian Lerner highlighted the benefit of reduced energy consumption for over 6,600 IHG hotels globally. The Allumia-conducted study in Atlanta, Georgia; Orange Beach, Alabama; and Fort Walton, Florida, confirmed Anacove's thermostats work effectively both when rooms are occupied and unoccupied, offering a payback period of under 12 months. Anacove integrates directly with IHG systems, requiring no additional hardware.

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HREC Arranges Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Hampton Inn Glenwood Springs

🏠 HREC Investment Advisors arranged the sale of the 70-guestroom Hampton Inn and the 64-guestroom Holiday Inn Express in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Nightcap Management acquired the hotels, having developed and purchased over 15 hotels worth $200 million in 5 years. Representation for the seller, Terrapin Investments, was by HREC's Herb Warmbrodt, Mike Dubé, Jeffrey Duni, and Adam Lallani. Glenwood Springs' lodging market is noted for its strong performance due to record tourism.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Adam Hayashi as Chief Revenue Officer

📌 Omni Hotels & Resorts appointed Adam Hayashi as Chief Revenue Officer in Dallas, Texas. Hayashi, with over 20 years in hospitality, previously served as Global VP of Revenue Management at Accor. He reports to Jeff Doane, Omni’s Chief Commercial Officer. Hayashi is recognized for his expertise beyond revenue management and contributions to the industry, including his role on the HSMAI America’s Board and being named one of HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in 2019.

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Highline Hospitality Expands Portfolio With Acquisition of Hilton Atlanta Airport

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the Hilton Atlanta Airport, marking their 15th hotel and 2nd property in Atlanta. Located near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the hotel features 510 guestrooms, 40,000 square feet of meeting space, and amenities including two pools and a fitness center. Highline's portfolio now includes over 4,100 guestrooms and surpasses $1 billion in assets. HEI Hotels & Resorts will manage the property, their first collaboration with Highline. Plans for strategic renovations are forthcoming.

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Marriott Bonvoy Launches Cinematic Global Campaign Celebrating How Travel Shapes Us

🏖️ Bethesda, Maryland—Marriott Bonvoy launched "You Are The Greatest Souvenir" campaign, developed with Wieden+Kennedy New York, focusing on travel's transformative power. The campaign, directed by Fleur Fortuné, features outdoor lodging, dining, and boutique hotel experiences. Launching on April 5, it will appear during the NCAA DI Men's Final Four and Women’s Championship, on Netflix, Hulu, in airports, and on United Airlines. Marriott Bonvoy Moments offers exclusive experiences, including a collaboration with Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour.

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