🔧 Should AC Be Extra? Hotel Basics Spark New Debate

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🏨 Hilton Cuts Food Waste with AI and Sustainability Programs

Hilton has deployed the Winnow AI system in over 200 hotels to track and reduce food waste in kitchens. Its Green Ramadan 2025 campaign cut food wastage by 35% across 45 hotels in 14 countries. The company became the first hospitality member of the U.S. Food Waste Pact to advance sustainability through data-driven kitchen operations and community engagement. Read more.

🎰 Las Vegas Hotel Occupancy Plummets

Las Vegas hotel occupancy fell sharply in mid-2025, dropping 11.9% to just 74.3% year-over-year. RevPAR declined by 17.1% to $142.62, notably among the steepest declines nationwide. The slump is driven largely by reduced international travel and rising costs, sparking concern across the city’s hospitality sector. Read more.

💸 Virgin Hotels Chicago Sells at Deep Discount

Virgin Hotels has sold its flagship Chicago property—the original Loop location—for approximately $77.4 million, far below its previous redevelopment cost. The buyer, Accelerated Assets, is known for converting hotel properties into timeshare or vacation ownership projects. Virgin will reportedly continue managing under its brand. Read more.

🏗️ Dallas to Lead U.S. Hotel Openings through 2027

Forecasts indicate Dallas will spearhead U.S. hotel openings in 2027, with 35 new hotels totaling 3,694 rooms. It also ranks among the top markets for planning and construction throughout 2025–26, ahead of Phoenix, Atlanta, and the Inland Empire. This underscores its strong appeal to developers and investors. Read more.

🏨 Hotel Lucile to Open in Silver Lake

Casetta Group is set to launch Hotel Lucile in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood in late 2025. Housed in a restored 1931 church, the boutique hotel includes 25 guest rooms, a rooftop pool and lounge, a restaurant in the former chapel with stained-glass windows, and original architectural features thoughtfully preserved. Read more.

🔧 Should AC Be Extra? Hotel Basics Spark New Debate

Victoria Holtz’s resort room in Fort Lauderdale had no working air conditioning—and the hotel asked her to pay extra for a suite. While most U.S. hotels include basics like AC, her experience highlights growing concerns over what guests can reasonably expect without added fees. With the FTC cracking down on hidden charges, a wider debate is emerging about what “standard” really means in hotel rooms today. Read more.

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