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🏨 Hyatt Acquires Standard Hotels and Prepares to Launch New Brand

Hyatt has acquired Standard International to expand its luxury and lifestyle offerings and plans to integrate these hotels into the World of Hyatt program. Additionally, Hyatt is launching a new budget-friendly brand, Hyatt Studios, focusing on affordable extended-stay accommodations. Read More.

📈 Increased Group Occupancy Drives Hotel Profits Despite Lower Rates

As group travel recovers, higher group occupancy is essential for boosting hotel revenue and profitability, despite discounted rates compared to transient travel. Hotels are focusing on optimizing profitability, especially in food and beverage operations, to adapt to changing market conditions. Read More.

👨‍💼 Hawaii Hotels and Others Announce New General Manager Appointments

Several hotels have recently appointed new general managers, including Deniz Akyuz at AC Hotel Columbus Dublin, Kerry Hing at Amangiri, and Mike McLeod at Hilton Portland Downtown. Other key appointments include Matthew Huss at Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge, Emily Nelson at Kennebunkport Resort Collection, Revell Newton at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort, Christine San Nicolas at Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, and Danielle Auckerman at Piñon Court by La Fonda. Read More.

🛎️ Kimpton Santo Hotel in San Antonio Reveals Opening Date

Kimpton Santo, a luxury boutique hotel, is set to open on August 29 in San Antonio, marking Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants' first location in the city. The hotel, housed in a historic 19th-century building, will feature a restaurant, three bars, a rooftop pool, and various exclusive promotions throughout its opening month. Read More.

🤝 Tripleseat Partners with Lark Hotels & Bluebird by Lark to Enhance Group Sales and Event Management

Tripleseat for Hotels has partnered with Lark Hotels and its sister brand, Bluebird by Lark, to provide a comprehensive, cloud-based group sales and catering management platform. This collaboration aims to streamline event booking and enhance customer relationship management across Lark's 28 properties and Bluebird's 9 lodge-style hotels, improving efficiency and guest experiences. Read More.

💡 Competition Heats Up in Hotel Industry's 'Lifestyle Wars'

Hyatt has announced plans to acquire lifestyle hotel operator Standard International for up to $335 million, bringing the company's 21 global properties under its brand. This acquisition adds around 30 hotels to Hyatt's lifestyle portfolio, marking another strategic move in the increasingly competitive "lifestyle wars" among major hotel brands like Hilton and IHG. Read More.

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