LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 94

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TPG Hotels & Resorts Expands Managed Portfolio with Canal House of Georgetown

🏡 TPG Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Douglas Development, opened Canal House of Georgetown in Dallas, Texas—Marriott International's one-millionth U.S. room. The Tribute Portfolio Hotel, situated in Washington D.C.'s historic area, is a 107-room property featuring a library lounge, private courtyard, fitness center, and local cuisine at the C&O Lounge. The opening marks a year of growth and continues Marriott's expansion, commemorating the milestone with an official ceremony.

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Tripadvisor Releases Fourth Edition of Transparency Report

📈 Tripadvisor released its 2025 Transparency Report from Needham, Massachusetts, revealing a 9% increase in content submissions with nearly 80 million contributions in 2024, including 31.1 million reviews and a 45% surge in reviews for experiences, attractions, and activities. The company's content moderation utilizes automation (87.8% of reviews), human oversight, and community input, with 4.2 million reviews moderated. They combated fake reviews, removing 2.7 million in 2024, flagged 9,000 businesses for incentivized reviews, and removed 214,000 AI-generated reviews. Tripadvisor joined the Coalition for Trusted Reviews with major online platforms to establish standards against fake reviews.

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Sonesta Introduces New Simply Suites Prototype

📌 In Newton, Massachusetts, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation unveiled its Sonesta Simply Suites prototype for modern extended-stay travelers. The prototype features two configurations: a four-story, 122-key layout, and a three-story, 89-key layout. Suites include in-suite kitchens, ergonomic workspaces, and storage. Amenities cover a 24/7 market, fitness center, guest laundry, and outdoor spaces. The design optimizes operational efficiency, which aids in cost reduction and streamlined staffing.

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Strong Foundation

🎓 Allison Handy's hospitality career was inspired 25 years ago by a role model at the Newport Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. She learned the importance of knowledge and leadership from mentors who emphasized preparedness, strategic thinking, and self-guided problem-solving. Today, Handy observes progress in diversity with more women in leadership positions and advocates for work environments offering equal opportunities for all to balance family and career. At Aimbridge, female general managers exceed the industry average, yet executive leadership still lacks sufficient female representation.

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Hunter Hotel Investment Conference to Move to Signia by Hilton Atlanta

🏢 The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) after 36 years, moves from Atlanta Marriott Marquis to Signia by Hilton Atlanta in 2026. Signia by Hilton Atlanta opened in 2024 and is located downtown, near Georgia World Congress Center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and State Farm Arena. The partnership with the Atlanta Marriott Marquis lasted 17 years. The next HUNTER event is from March 16-18, 2026, signifying the conference's growth and dedication to providing a premier experience. Nearby, the $5 billion Centennial Yards project is revitalizing downtown Atlanta.

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Choice Hotels Introduces New Prototypes for Comfort and Country Inn & Suites

🏨 Choice Hotels International introduces new prototypes for Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in North Bethesda, Maryland, aiming to increase revenue for owners. Comfort, with over 2,100 locations and 122 in the pipeline, offers an open lobby and a "Comfort Way" service. The updated prototype can add three keys within the existing footprint and reduces FF&E SKU counts by 30%, speeding up hotel openings. Over 140 properties have adopted the Rise & Shine prototype. Country Inn & Suites introduces a residential ambiance and a welcome cookie for guests, plus a design gaining 18 keys and reducing land and FF&E costs. After acquiring Radisson Hotels Americas in 2022, Choice Hotels' Country Inn & Suites saw a 19-point RevPAR Index increase, a 20% rise in direct online contribution, and more revenue from group and business travelers. Two brands in the upper midscale segment opened 107 hotels.

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RREAF Holdings and McNeill Form MxR Hospitality

🏨 RREAF Holdings and Philip McNeill, Sr. established MxR Hospitality focusing on extended-stay hotels nationwide. Phillip McNeill, Sr., opened the second Hampton Inn in 1984 and was once the largest Hampton franchise owner. With RREAF's team having over 150 years of real estate experience, they seek to improve extended-stay hotel management across the industry. Equity Inns, once led by McNeill, sold to Goldman Sachs for $2.2 billion in 2007, with 138 hotels in its portfolio.

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Hotel Investor Apps Implements Software Across Peachtree Group

🏨 In Maryland, Hotel Investor Apps (HIA) implemented its financial management software for Peachtree Group's hospitality division, which manages over 120 hotels and restaurants. The software introduces advanced accounting, automations, and efficiencies, including intercompany functionality, approval workflows, and a global vendor structure. Utilizing HIA's ERP software, Peachtree Group enhances financial reporting and operational efficiency, with single sign-on capability through Microsoft Active Directory, improving user access and corporate oversight. This collaboration underscores Peachtree's commitment to technology and best practices in financial management.

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Crafting Meaningful Moments

👨‍🏫 Colleen Weiss-Hanen's hospitality career began after her accounting degree, initially as a controller at a Vail lodge. She credits her parents and professional mentors with shaping her leadership approach, emphasizing integrity, treating people equally, and the importance of creating memorable experiences in hospitality. Weiss-Hanen notes that while the executive committee has equal gender representation, women hold less than 20% of C-Suite roles in hospitality. She argues that increasing women's leadership roles is not only a matter of fairness but a business imperative for profitability and innovation.

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Vision Hospitality Group Names Mary Beth Cutshall as Chief Growth Officer

💼 Mary Beth Cutshall was appointed as chief growth officer by Vision Hospitality Group in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With 35 years of industry experience, Cutshall is tasked with expanding the company’s portfolio across the U.S. She was previously a managing partner at Amara Capital Group and held executive roles at HVMG, Hotel Equities, Inc., Hotel Investors Trust, and Marriott International. Cutshall is a founding member of the Castell Project and serves on councils for Marriott and AHLA. She holds a Bachelor of Science from UNLV.

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