LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 93

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Where Creativity Meets Opportunity

👨‍🎓 Leah Blank shifted her career focus to hospitality in 2018 with an Italian hotel development company in the U.S. Her professional role model, a boss of 12 years, taught her the value of passion in work. Blank credits her mother for resilience and determination. As co-chair of the Women’s Leadership Initiative committee and supporter of women-centric organizations, she observes an uptick in women's leadership roles in hospitality. Blank advocates for broader diversity in the lodging industry, emphasizing the need for mentorship and inclusive policies.

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Hilton Operates More Than 125 Dual-Brand Hotels Worldwide

🔔 Hilton operates over 125 dual-brand properties globally. Dual-brand hotels are popular due to their flexibility and cost-saving benefits for owners. Key brand pairings include Tru by Hilton X Home2 Suites by Hilton (22%), Hilton Garden Inn X Homewood Suites by Hilton (16%), Hampton by Hilton X Homewood Suites by Hilton (15%), Hampton by Hilton X Home2 Suites by Hilton (14%), and Hilton Garden Inn X Home2 Suites by Hilton (9%). More than 100 dual-brand Hilton properties are under development, primarily in the United States. Recent openings include Tru by Hilton Phoenix Midtown X Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Midtown, Tru by Hilton Lumberton X Home2 Suites by Hilton Lumberton, Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown X Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown, Hampton by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street X Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin East Side 5th Street, and Hilton Garden Inn Nashville West End Avenue X Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville West End Avenue.

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Amadeus: Travelers Are Seeking Experiences Enriched by Technology

📌 Amadeus' "Travel Dreams" report involved 6,000 travelers from the US, China, India, the UK, France, and Germany. Findings: 63% of hotel guests would pay 12% more for specific features, potentially raising revenues by $5,300 per room annually. Social media and influencers are increasingly driving travel choices. 50% of leisure travelers prioritize personalized service; 52% would trade personal data for tailored deals. Business travelers (71%) prefer online/self-service check-in, and 22% are open to cryptocurrency payments. Travelers report an average loss of $1,210 due to lack of insurance, with Chinese travelers estimating over $2,500. Virtual reality tours are favored by 82% of business and 66% of leisure travelers, while 50% would use AI for dining recommendations, and 18% would let AI write reviews.

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CoStar: Mixed U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in February

🏨 In February 2025, U.S. hotel industry occupancy was at 59.1%, a 0.5% increase from February 2024. Average Daily Rate (ADR) rose by 1.4% to $159.39, and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) grew by 1.9% to $94.24. Tampa saw the highest surge in occupancy among the Top 25 Markets, at 86.4% (up 9.2%). Minneapolis and St. Louis had the lowest occupancy rates, at 49.5% and 50.7% respectively. The Top 25 Markets also outperformed other markets in occupancy and ADR.

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Passion, Growth, and Leadership

🏨 Danna Davis, influenced by mentor Alicia Kennedy at IHG, values leadership in hospitality that focuses on individual connections and motivation. Davis admires the resilience and determination exemplified by her family role models, including her grandmother and mother, who achieved managerial and senior VP positions in their respective fields. She highlights hospitality's forefront role in diversity and inclusion, emphasizing performance-based success and the industry's openness to diverse perspectives. Davis notes the thriving presence of women in leadership within hospitality, crediting past women's achievements for today's equal opportunities and earning potential.

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Paying It Forward

🏥 Carol Davies entered the hospitality business unexpectedly, taking a sales coordinator role during a college break and then transitioning to full-time, eventually moving up the career ladder. Mentored by Marie, who emphasized self-assessment and emotional control, Davies learned the importance of paying it forward, particularly in supporting other women in the industry. Despite progress in diversity over 30 years, Davies notes the hospitality industry still lacks diversity at the highest levels, with gender bias at all levels and a need for leadership development programs for underrepresented groups. More women are in leadership today, yet they are underrepresented in executive roles, with barriers such as unconscious bias and family obligations. Davies advocates for transparent promotion pathways and leadership training to foster better business performance and workplace culture.

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Hotel Equities Announces Strategic Partnership With Pinnacle Hotel Group

🏨 Hotel Equities (HE) partners with Arkansas-based Pinnacle Hotel Group, integrating Pinnacle's portfolio into HE's management platform on May 1, 2025. The partnership includes Marriott, Hilton, IHG properties, and aims to expand growth and operational efficiencies. Pinnacle, led by Chet Patel, Rocky Govind, Shawn Govind, and Nayan Nagin, seeks to leverage HE's resources for long-term growth and career opportunities for its team. Transition involves clear communication with an initial town hall meeting before the official transition.

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Stayntouch Partners With Revival Hotels

🏨 Stayntouch partnered with Revival Hotels in Bethesda, Maryland to provide a cloud-based property management system (PMS) for its independent hotels. The user-friendly PMS requires only two days for staff training. It offers cloud flexibility, automated workflows for various operations including check-in, and ongoing support. Revival Hotels chose Stayntouch for its intuitive design and operational efficiency, enhancing guest experiences. Saxton Sharad, CEO of Revival Hotels, and Priya Rajamani, VP at Stayntouch, both highlight the system's impact on streamlining operations and improving service.

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Hyatt Forms Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board

🏁 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board to enhance wellbeing offerings, focusing on meeting and event gatherings in Chicago, Illinois. TJ Abrams, VP global wellbeing at Hyatt, aims to provide meaningful experiences for mental, emotional, and physical care. The board will strengthen Hyatt's event philosophy "Together by Hyatt" with care stations, meditation content, and transformative experiences globally. Distinctive experiences include Andaz 5th Avenue's wellbeing menu, Grand Hyatt Nashville's culinary journeys, "Sleep at Hyatt" program, and Miraval Resorts & Spas' inspired breaks. Group customers can participate in wellbeing retreats, access Headspace meditations, MasterClass courses, and earn World of Hyatt points with Peloton workouts. Advisory board members include mental health expert Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, CEO Ally Love, founder David Stewart, Deepak Chopra M.D., poet IN-Q, Dr. John Scott from MasterClass, and author Juliet Funt.

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Marriott Opens First City Express Property in the United States

🏨 Marriott International, Inc. opens City Express by Marriott Duluth, Georgia in March 2025—first of its kind in the U.S. Offers guestrooms, internet, breakfast, 24-hour markets, pet-friendly policies, and fitness facilities. Over 45 agreements signed, 12+ properties opening in 2025 including New Orleans, Chicago, Orlando, and Port Hope. City Express brand acquired by Marriott in 2023, expanding in the affordable midscale segment with three brands across various regions. Planned expansion in CALA with eight new properties in the next three years and upcoming launches in Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Peru, and Brazil. Properties to join Marriott Bonvoy.

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