Choice may shutter SkyTouch: Choice Hotels International revealed in its second quarter conference call that it may shut down its SkyTouch Technology division, which provides cloud-based property management and rate management services.
Aloft testing robot bellhop: The 123-room Aloft Cupertino, located in Cupertino, California, is testing a robot butler named “Botlr” created by Savioke.
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China Lodging Group’s profit up in Q2: China Lodging Group reported that net revenues increased 20.5% year-over-year for the second quarter of 2014.
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Luxe renews contract for LA hotel: Luxe Hotels signed a 5-year contract with the Shenzhen Hazens Real Estate Group to continue operating the 178-room Luxe City Center Hotel.
Davidson to expand in Tennessee: Davidson Hotels & Resorts took over management of the 300-room Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, located in Franklin.
Gator buys Florida hotel: Gator Hospitality bought the 83-room Comfort Inn University, located in Gainesville, and plans to renovate and reposition the hotel.
Hilton to expand in India: Hilton Worldwide signed a management agreement with Hirise Hospitality to open the 174-room DoubleTree by Hilton Ahmedabad.