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August 31, 2023

Proposed DOL Overtime Changes Would Harm Hotels, Hurt Workers

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out today after the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposal to increase the minimum salary threshold for employees to qualify as salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees (and therefore exempt from overtime pay requirements) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposal also would automatically update the threshold every three years. This would be the second increase imposed by DOL in less than 5 years. Employees who fail to qualify for the FLSA’s “white collar” exemption must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a given workweek, which can limit managerial and worker development opportunities, such as remote work, travel, and career development.

August 30, 2023

Remington Hospitality Assumes Management Of Senna House, Scottsdale AZ

Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, today announced its agreement to manage operations at Senna House Hotel located in Scottsdale, Arizona, marking the company’s first property in Scottsdale and fourth in Arizona. The collaboration also underscores Remington's ongoing expansion into the lifestyle hotel sector. This is Remington’s second partnership with hotel owner OpWest Partners, a multi-disciplined investment and development firm focusing on real estate and lifestyle assets.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

August 23, 2023

Remington Hospitality Takes Over Management of the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, CA

Remington Hospitality, a notable hotel management firm, has taken over the operations of the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, located in Southern California. The historic resort, established in 1902, is on a 46-acre property and is currently under renovation. It is set to reopen in the winter as a wellness-focused hot springs resort. This move marks Remington Hospitality's first collaboration with Olympus Real Estate Group and its inaugural property management in Murrieta. The resort promises a combination of luxury, health, and relaxation, with a slew of amenities including natural hot springs, a geothermal spa, fitness programs, and nutritious dining options.

California, United States

August 10, 2023

HEI Assumes Management of Aloft Phoenix-Airport

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading operators of institutionally owned hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, today announced that it has assumed management of the 143-key Aloft Phoenix-Airport in Phoenix, AZ, joining HEI’s rapidly growing portfolio of premium-branded, select-service hotels. The RADCO Companies recently acquired the property.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

August 9, 2023

Hotel Equities Produces Strong Performance Growth in 2023; Significantly Eclipsing 2019’s High Watermark

Hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities has reported noteworthy performance growth in 2023 YTD, significantly surpassing 2019 benchmark levels. Through laser-focused efforts on key performance indicators (KPIs), the company has achieved substantial performance results surpassing 2019’s enterprise RevPAR by 20% and 2022’s by 26% showcasing the company's ability to optimize revenue generation while maintaining the highest levels of guest satisfaction. These achievements can be attributed to several initiatives implemented by Hotel Equities’ expert revenue generation team, led by Kevin Fraser, SVP of Sales & Revenue Generation and Bill Stachler, VP of Revenue Optimization. “Our team is united in our focus on finding the right business, at the right time, at the right price point while continuing to shift market share away from our competition and providing service that is realizing strong customer retention,” said Fraser.

August 8, 2023

Valor Hospitality Americas Strategically Restructures to Prepare for Projected Growth

Valor Hospitality Partners, a leading global full-service hospitality firm announced a corporate restructure for the Americas division as the company plans for further rapid growth as a result of recent portfolio and corporate team expansion. To support this vision, the company added several new leadership positions to its corporate Americas office, introducing Managing Director Craig Strickler as Valor Americas President and ushering nine corporate directors into vice president positions to oversee department-level strategy. The announcement comes immediately following the Middle East and Central and South Africa expansion and signals the projected growth of Valor Hospitality Partners on a global scale.

Valor Hospitality

August 8, 2023

SURVEY: 86% of LA residents say city should not prioritize housing homeless individuals in hotels

98% of Los Angeles residents say homelessness in the city is a crisis or a major problem. Despite that, 86% say LA should not prioritize housing people experiencing homelessness in hotels, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies.LA residents are set to vote in March 2024 on whether to require all local hotels to house unhoused individuals next to paying guests as part of a ballot initiative proposed by Unite Here, a labor union that represents LA-area hotel workers.

Los Angeles, California, United States

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August 7, 2023

Sandpiper Hospitality to Manage Courtyard by Marriott Fort Collins, CO

Sandpiper Hospitality – a Virginia-based hotel management company with vast expertise in the extended-stay segment – is excited to announce that it has been awarded the management contract for the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Collins.

Sandpiper Hospitality

Colorado, United States

August 4, 2023

National Hospitality Services and Hotel Equities Announced they have Assumed Management of Two Hotels in North Dakota

National Hospitality Services (NHS), a leading hospitality management company and an affiliate of Hotel Equities (HE), is thrilled to announce its recent addition of two hotels: MainStay Suites in Williston and Candlewood Suites an IHG hotel in Bismarck, both situated in the heart of North Dakota.

North Dakota, United States

August 3, 2023

Salamander Collection Launches Evolution of its Brand

The Salamander Collection today announced the evolution of its unique brand. Founded by renowned business leader Sheila Johnson, the distinct and expanding company has re-branded to mark the 10-year anniversary of its flagship resort in Virginia.

Salamander Collection

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August 1, 2023

Hotel Data Security Update: Time is Short – Reporting your Data Breach

Over the past years, hotel companies – including brands, managers and owners – have increasingly sought the benefit of access to public markets and, in doing so, have become subject to the registration and disclosure requirements of the United States Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act. In doing so, these companies need to comply with a broad variety of detailed regulations addressing their disclosure and reporting obligations. The Securities Exchange Commission recently adopted regulations which will have an impact on publicly traded hotel companies that suffer a data breach.

By Robert Braun, Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP, JMM

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August 1, 2023

Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Chevy Chase Pavilion

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 properties, announced the addition of Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Chevy Chase Pavilion to its esteemed collection. Located in Northwest Washington D.C., this hotel offers unparalleled service and comfort, catering to the needs of both business and leisure travelers.

Washington DC, Washington, United States

July 27, 2023

Cornerstone Hospitality President & CEO Kimberly Christner Recognized As One Of Virginia's Most Influential Women Business Leaders

Cornerstone Hospitality LLC cornerstonehospitality.com is proud to announce that its owner, as well as President & CEO Kimberly Christner, has been selected as one of the most influential women and powerful business leaders in Virginia by Virginia Business Magazine.

Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

July 25, 2023

AAHOA Emphasizes Importance of Hotel Industry in Comments for National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategic Plan

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), offered input about how transportation infrastructure can create a solid foundation for promoting and sustaining long-distance travel and tourism, in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Request for Comment on the National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategic Plan (NTTISP).

July 24, 2023

Galaxy Hotels Group Converts 220-Key Cedar Rapids Hotel in Iowa to Radisson Brand and Prepares for Renovation

Galaxy Hotels Group today announced the conversion of the full-service hotel at 1200 Collins Road NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the Radisson Hotels Americas brand, which is a part of Choice Hotels International. The newly branded Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids is the first hotel conversion to the Radisson brand since Radisson Hotels Americas was acquired by Choice Hotels International in 2022. The seven-story, atrium-style property features 220 keys and approximately 26,000 square feet of event space. The hotel will remain open for business during a comprehensive renovation. The Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids is owned by Voyage Capital Group and operated by Galaxy Hotels Group. Frisco, Texas-based Galaxy Hotels Group is a growing hotel management company that operates hotels across nine U.S. states, representing well-known brands.

Galaxy Hotels Group

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

July 17, 2023

Record-setting Demand for H-2B Visas Amid Sustained Workforce Shortage

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement that it received more H-2B visa applications for the year’s first-half allotment than total visas available:

U.S. Travel Association

July 12, 2023

HEI Assumes Management of Three EVEN Hotels

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading operators of institutionally owned full-service hotels with a portfolio of 100 properties across the United States, recently announced that it has assumed management of the 202-key EVEN Hotel Brooklyn (NY), 167-key EVEN Hotel Rockville (MD), and 128-key EVEN Hotel Norwalk (CT). The properties are owned by a joint venture between Taconic Capital Advisors and 6R Capital Group.

July 11, 2023

Mission Hill Hospitality Expands Select Service Portfolio with Acquisitions in Clearwater Beach, FL

Mission Hill Hospitality, a leading select service and extended stay hotel investor, announced it has acquired two select service Marriott hotels located in Clearwater Beach, Florida: the 144-key AC Hotel Clearwater Beach and the 139-key Courtyard Clearwater Beach. Terms are undisclosed.

Mission Hill Hospitality

June 30, 2023

Crescent Adds Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre and Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre to its Management Portfolio

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 properties, announced the addition of the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, ON, and the Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre in Toronto, ON to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio. These time-honoured establishments have maintained their status as the go-to destinations for inspired events and conferences.

Ontario, Canada

June 28, 2023

Hotel Equities Adds Two New Properties Near the Indianapolis, in Airport

Hotel ownership, management and development company, Hotel Equities (“HE”), has been tapped to manage two Indianapolis hotels, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport and the Residence Inn Indianapolis Airport. The Fairfield Inn & Suites, owned by JJI Group Inc, and The Residence Inn, owned by JJI Hospitality Inc., are neighboring properties located just two miles from the Indianapolis International Airport.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States