LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 89

2 min

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Unveils Reimagination Of Sally’s Restaurant

🍴 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego unveiled the transformation of Sally’s restaurant set for a full launch in May, introducing Baja Med cuisine. With an expanded outdoor terrace, the waterfront venue is the first milestone in the hotel’s property-wide enhancement. Chef de Cuisine Alvaro Garcia, drawing from regional flavors, has designed a menu featuring dishes like grilled Spanish octopus and a 32-ounce tomahawk steak, complemented by mezcal- and tequila-based cocktails, local craft beers, and regional wines. New programming includes a "Sunset Salute" toast, "Mini Hour" with miniature dishes and cocktails, and “Sally’s Til 6” with oyster specials. Sally’s accommodates events for 10 to 400 people along the San Diego Embarcadero.

2 min

Hilton Brooklyn New York Completes $5.5 Million Renovation

🖤 Hilton Brooklyn New York, managed by HHM Hotels and owned by Ohana Real Estate Investors, completed a major renovation, updating guest rooms, meeting spaces, and communal areas. Inspired by the property's history and Brooklyn's nautical heritage, the design by Whitehall Interiors features a maritime color palette and rope motifs. The hotel offers 196 guest rooms, ranging from 315 to 670 square feet, equipped with modern amenities like smartphone docking stations, 55-inch HD TVs, and Crabtree & Evelyn bath products. The Black Walnut lobby bar serves gastropub cuisine and boasts a selection of local beers, wines, and signature cocktails. The hotel's updated meeting space totals 1,740 square feet, with flexible room configurations. An upgraded fitness center now includes new equipment and a Peloton bike. The Hilton Brooklyn New York is conveniently located near 13 subway lines and attractions such as the Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

3 min

Grand Hyatt Atlanta Launches the Completion of Its Multi-Phased Renovation

🏠 Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead completed its renovation, collaborating with DLR Group and designONE studio. The project includes new dining spaces, reimagined guestrooms, a 24-hour market, and a modern phone booth "The Nest". "The Fabled" lounge and Cassis restaurant offer crafted cocktails and breakfast, respectively, while "Le Petit Chef" introduced in February 2025 provides a dinner theater experience. The hotel boasts 42,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor spaces, including a Grand Ballroom for up to 1,000 guests, meeting rooms with Wi-Fi and AV, and an outdoor West Terrace with a garden and firepits.

1 min

Hunter Hotel Advisors Closes $31.47 Million in Financing for Three Hotels

🏨 Hunter Hotel Advisors announced the closing of $31.47 million in financing for three hotel properties in Atlanta, Georgia. Adeel Amin secured the deals: Home2 Suites El Paso Airport got $14.37 million (CMBS), Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park $12.82 million (SBA 504), and Fairfield Inn Columbia Northwest/Harbison $4.28 million (SBA 7(a)). Notable is the Home2 Suites deal with a 12 percent debt yield and a ~68 percent loan-to-cost ratio. Despite market challenges, the firm provided tailored financial solutions.

1 min

CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Closes March With Positive Yearly Comparisons

🏨 U.S. hotel industry saw positive yearly comparisons through March 29, 2025. Occupancy increased by 4.4% to 65.1%, ADR rose to $161.65 (up 2.5%), and RevPAR grew by 7.0% to $105.19. St. Louis topped the Top 25 Markets with occupancy up 27% to 76.8%, ADR up 15.8% to $138.00, and RevPAR up 47% to $105.94. Conversely, New York City and Oahu experienced RevPAR declines of 9% ($229.99) and 5.4% ($217.74), respectively.

2 min

Everhome Suites Continues Expansion With Three New Hotel Openings

🏨 Choice Hotels International announced three Everhome Suites openings in Huntsville, Alabama; Chandler, Arizona; and Temecula, California. The company now operates 10 Everhome Suites nationally, with plans for 25 by year-end and over 65 in the pipeline. Everhome Suites Huntsville features 98 guestrooms, Chandler has 114, and Temecula boasts 117. The brand, contributing to a 10% year-over-year growth in Choice Hotels’ domestic extended-stay rooms, represents about half of the economy and midscale extended-stay hotels opened or under construction in 2024.

2 min

BWH Hotels Announces Partnership With United Soccer League

⚽ BWH Hotels (BWH) partnered with the United Soccer League (USL), debuting on April 6th, 2025, as a presenting partner for 100 USL Championship and League One matches on CBS. BWH will also enhance the viewing experience with the Best Western Travel Map and introduce the Hometown Hero Award at the USL Championship Final in November 2025. The partnership extends to ESPN, ESPN+, TUDN broadcasts, and digital integrations, positioning BWH as the Official Hotel Partner and Preferred Hotel Supplier for the USL.

2 min

Olympia Hospitality and Suburban Capital Announce New Management Partnership

🏠 Olympia Hospitality partners with Suburban Capital, expanding its portfolio with four properties in Norfolk to Virginia Beach, including Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront, totaling over 500 keys. The Glass Light Hotel features 113 rooms and 1,600 sq ft of meeting space. Moxy Virginia Beach Oceanfront offers 134 rooms, Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Oceanfront adds 140 rooms with 726 sq ft of event space, and Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center contributes 127 rooms and more than 1,200 sq ft of meeting facilities.

1 min

Unifocus Introduces Inventory Tool to Help Hotels Automate Tracking and Management of Supplies

🔔 Unifocus announced Inventory, a module for hotels in Dallas, Texas, to track reusable items and supplies for preventive maintenance. Inventory provides Check-In/Check-Out Tracking, Preventive Maintenance Support, Consolidated Cost View, and Multi-Property Visibility, optimizing operations for single properties and multi-location brands. It allows quick fulfillment of guest requests and efficient preparation for maintenance tasks, offering a centralized view of labor and material costs.

3 min

This Week’s Comings & Goings

🏢 Warren Dehan steps down as Maestro PMS president, Tim Major takes over; Jason Druso joins Peregrine Hospitality as SVP Operations; Mark George named SVP Commercial Strategy at Island Hospitality Management; Chris Lee appointed GM at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; Amy Ruffner becomes GM of Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel; Lucia Aguilar returns to Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs as GM; Thomas LaHood named Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront; Hotel Emma hires Joshua Scott and Mark Metzger for food and beverage team; Rosewood Baha Mar appoints Gowdhaman 'GP' Perumal as Director of Food & Beverage; Six Senses Rome welcomes Fabio Sangiovanni as Executive Chef; Chef Scott Plumley joins Henderson Beach Resort; Janet Hoediono becomes Executive Chef at Harbour Village Bonaire; Leo Davila set to lead food and beverage at The St. Anthony Hotel; LHG appoints Andrew Grant as Group Director of Music; Perry Ivery elected chair of VisitPITTSBURGH board; Magnolia Hotels adds Weston Brixner, Mabry Kennedy, Wade White, and Robyn Niedringhaus to Tribute Portfolio Hotels team.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.