LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 9

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New Report Finds Operators Improve Labor Efficiency Amid Rising Wages and Softer Revenue

📊 2025, U.S., HotelData.com released the "2025 Hotel Labor Costs & Trends" report. Labor costs rose 2%-11.2% despite wages increasing up to 5.9%. Headcount grew 4%-9%, but hours per occupied room fell 7%-15%, enhancing productivity. Revenue targets set at 14.1% growth, actual ADR down 1.9%-2.4%. Guest services, housekeeping, and management efficiency improved. Room attendants were 5.5% faster, guest service reps 12.7%, AGMs and GMs ~14%. Extended Stay hotels had the lowest labor intensity (1.30 hours/room).

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Noble Investment Group Announces Acquisition of 35-Hotel Portfolio

📈 Noble Investment Group acquired a 35-asset portfolio of Sonesta Simply Suites, featuring over 4,000 rooms in 19 states and 25 markets. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance performance with operational improvements and deliver stable growth. Over the past year, Noble has invested in more than 100 assets across 62 markets, focusing on areas with consistent demand and liquidity to ensure strong cash flow and value creation. Seyfarth Shaw's hospitality group advised Noble in this transaction.

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DKN Hotels Acquires Residence Inn by Marriott in San Diego, California

🏨 Irvine, California—DKN Hotels acquired the Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley in San Diego. Renovations, planned with PK Architects, Gensler, and MJS Landscaping, will begin in Q2 2026. The 150-suite hotel is 20 minutes from downtown San Diego and 16 miles from San Diego International Airport. Amenities include an outdoor pool, 24/7 fitness center, 698 sq ft of meeting space, and a complimentary breakfast buffet.

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Procaccianti Companies Announces Renovation of Hyatt Regency Lexington

🏨 Procaccianti Companies will renovate the Hyatt Regency Lexington, Kentucky, starting next summer. The project, approved by Kentucky’s Tourism Development Incentive Program, involves refreshing 366 guestrooms, guestroom corridors, and public areas, plus redesigning the restaurant and bar, adding a marketplace, and expanding the fitness center. TPG Hotels & Resorts will manage the hotel, while TPG Development & Construction will handle the renovation. The upgrades aim to enhance guest experience and support Lexington's downtown growth.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

📅 Remington Hospitality appointed Travis Burns as EVP of business development. White Lodging promoted David Cirincione to RDO. Montage Big Sky appointed Christian Maeder as GM. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa named Richard Taylor director of sales and marketing. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort appointed Brittany Matthews director of sales and marketing. CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa appointed Eden Cambell director of brand marketing. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel appointed Ciaran Elliott executive chef. Montage Los Cabos appointed Alejandro Euroza chef de cuisine. HSMAI announced Andrew Rubinacci transitioning to past chair, Michael Innocentin as chair starting January 2026. Electrolux Professional Group appointed Chris Rudin director of sales, national chain accounts. Virginia Guesthouse Hotel appointed Gregg Hilker as GM, Rich Keurajian as director of sales and marketing. R Collection Hotels announced Riccardo Bortolotti and Ivan Parodi in leadership roles. Club Med made several leadership appointments, including Michelle Catin and Frank Corzo as VPs, and Amy Zocchi and new business development managers.

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Canary Announces Rollout of AI Voice Technology at Wyndham Properties

📱 SAN FRANCISCO, December 2025: Canary Technologies and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts globally roll out AI Voice technology. Thousands of franchisees will leverage this to enhance guest interactions. The rollout follows a pilot at over 700 hotels. AI Voice enables instant, 24/7 personalized responses, aiming to address the issue of hotels missing 30% of inbound calls, a third of which are booking inquiries. This technology ensures all calls are answered, optimizing guest engagement and increasing revenue.

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AAA: 122.4 Million Travelers Expected to Go 50 Miles or More Over Year-End Holiday Period

🎁 AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home between December 20 and January 1, 2025, a 2.2% increase from 2024. Popular domestic destinations include Florida, Southern California, and Hawaii, while international favorites are Mexico, the Caribbean, and Australia. This travel surge reflects diverse holiday celebrations, from family road trips to tropical getaways.

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Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Appoints Arash Azarbarzin as Chief Executive Officer

🏠 Arash Azarbarzin is appointed CEO of Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, bringing over 40 years of experience in luxury hospitality. As of 2025, Viceroy is expanding with African Bush Camps in Botswana and Zambia, opening Viceroy at Ombria Algarve in Portugal, and planning a Sun Valley, Idaho resort for Summer 2026. U.S. expansions include Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Waikiki Beach, Puerto Rico, New York City, and Hudson Valley. Viceroy’s leadership team includes new executives like Patrick Pahlke and Shel Buhler.

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Ledgestone Hospitality Adds Six Sonesta Hotels to Its Portfolio

🏨 Ledgestone Hospitality, in December 2025, expanded its management with six Sonesta hotels in Arizona and Nevada, adding 791 rooms to its portfolio. The properties are located in Scottsdale, Chandler, Flagstaff, and two in Tempe, Arizona. This expands Ledgestone's presence in high-demand areas and increases its managed hotels to 52 across the U.S. The management transition is underway to enhance guest experience and optimize performance.

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The Boca Raton Announces Launch of Charitable Foundation

💸 The Boca Raton, Florida, 2025—The Boca Raton launches the Boca Raton Foundation for Charitable Giving, led by CEO Daniel Hostettler. Associates nominate local charities for grants in food security, education, and women/children support. Contributions start in 2025, with grants awarded in Spring 2026. A cross-departmental committee reviews submissions in early 2026. This initiative enhances existing philanthropic efforts, funded by a portion of room nights.

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