The Lofton Hotel Completes a Major Renovation in Minneapolis
The Lofton Hotel, a 248-room property in downtown Minneapolis, has completed a comprehensive renovation. Managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, the Tapestry Collection by Hilton property now features a redesigned lobby and Mezzo Mezzo, a new Italian-inspired dining concept. Guest rooms and other hotel amenities have also received upgrades. Alongside the renovation announcement, Marcus Hotels & Resorts confirmed Aaron Slattery's promotion to general manager. The project refreshes the hotel's facilities while adding a new dining option for guests visiting downtown Minneapolis. Read more
Leonardo Hotels Acquires The Bristol Hotel and Plans an £11.5 Million Refurbishment
The Doyle Collection has sold The Bristol Hotel to Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland for an undisclosed sum. The four-star property has been renamed Leonardo Royal Hotel Bristol, with a phased refurbishment program worth £11.5 million planned. The acquisition adds a second property in Bristol to Leonardo's portfolio and brings its UK total of Leonardo Royal hotels to 10. The Doyle Collection plans to focus on its five-star properties and pursue another luxury hotel acquisition in a major gateway city. The deal reflects a shift in portfolio strategy for both hotel groups, with Leonardo expanding its presence in a key UK destination. Read more
Costa Nova U.S. to Distribute Vidivi Glassware to the Hospitality Market
Costa Nova USA has signed an agreement to distribute Italian glassware brand Vidivi to hotels, restaurants, catering companies, and other foodservice operators across the U.S. The company will stock selected Vidivi products at its expanded warehouse in Brewster, New York. Owned by Cerve S.p.A., Vidivi makes its glassware from proprietary HD Glass, a purified soda-lime glass formulated with about 30% less iron than conventional glass. The partnership gives Costa Nova a wider range of glassware options to offer hospitality buyers, with products suited to different designs, specifications, and price points. Costa Nova's existing tabletop collections will remain central to its business as it expands its hospitality offering.. Read more
Soho House to Open Its Fourth New York Location at The Ned NoMad
Soho House plans to open its fourth New York City location at The Ned NoMad in early 2028. The new club will occupy the first four floors of the historic Johnston Building at Broadway and West 28th Street. Its facilities will include a 20,000-square-foot members-only Soho Health Club, the brand's first New York gym, along with a bar, lounge, drawing room, outdoor terrace, and live performance space. The Ned NoMad will continue operating its 120 guest rooms on the upper floors, while Cecconi's and Little Ned remain on the ground floor. The two brands will maintain separate entrances and members-only areas. Read more
Union Square Plaza Hotel Uses Cloudbeds' Open API to Develop Custom Hotel Technology
San Francisco's 85-room Union Square Plaza Hotel is using Cloudbeds' open API to develop AI-assisted tools for hotel operations. Owner Sal Patel is building custom solutions to analyze room availability, occupancy, reservations, and rates without relying entirely on third-party integrations. The aim is to let hotel staff ask questions in plain English and receive useful information for pricing and inventory decisions. AI tools have also helped Patel work with the API despite having no formal software development background. The case study shows how independent hotels can use open systems to develop technology suited to their own needs, rather than waiting for standard software updates. Read more
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