LODGING Magazine

TPG Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Jens Baake as senior vice president of food and beverage in May. The former president of Acme Hospitality will help guide TPG’s food and beverage offerings across its portfolio. Baake brings over three decades of experience to the role, including leadership positions with Paradies-Lagardère and The Palm Restaurant Group. Combined with his passion for the industry, Baake aims to leverage his extensive experience and elevate TPG’s food and beverage platform.

The Atterbury, Autograph Collection, opened in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in June, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the historic Fulton Building. Owner RLJ Lodging Trust led an extensive transformation of the landmark, which was originally constructed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury in 1906. The property, which later became The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, has been reimagined by Christine Shanahan of HVS Design. The new vision honors its original character, preserving architectural details while updating the aesthetic with richer colors and textures. “For more than a century, this building has reflected Grosvenor Atterbury’s belief that architecture should bring people, ideas, and experiences together,” says Chris Johnson, general manager of The Atterbury. “That original intent still guides us today. With The Atterbury, we are building on that foundation.”

The AHLA joined with other travel associations in urging congressional leaders to enact a stopgap funding bill before the upcoming deadline.

Raines has been selected to manage the 114-room AC Hotel Downtown Little Rock, a Marriott-branded property in Little Rock, Arkansas.

HHM Hotels announced a strategic combination with Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) that adds WHG’s managed portfolio to its footprint.

Extended Stay America announced that Mark Williams, managing director, franchise development, will retire at the end of 2026, concluding a hospitality career spanning almost four decades across several branded global hotel companies.

Australian-founded hospitality procurement platform PurchasePlus relocated its primary base of operations to the United States.

As hotels continue to navigate labor challenges and increasingly complex technology ecosystems, effective property management system (PMS) training has become essential to keeping staff confident and productive. Priya Rajamani, SVP of client success, implementation, and support at Stayntouch, spoke with LODGING and highlighted how intuitive technology, self-guided learning, AI-powered training, and ongoing education can help hotels onboard employees faster while strengthening operational performance and guest service.

Amadeus analyzed travel data surrounding the U.S. Open tournament dates to identify any relevant patterns.

G6 Hospitality, parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, has concluded a nationwide series of franchise owner town halls.