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Red Roof PLUS+ Galveston Beachfront is now open in Galveston, Texas. The beachside hotel, a former Travelodge by Wyndham, recently underwent a $1.1 million renovation. Wayside Investment Group, led by President Miraj Patel, owns the 66-room hotel. Nearby attractions include Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, The Spot restaurant, Galveston Beach, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston and Moody Gardens. Amenities include a swimming pool. The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the hotel's opening as Galveston Island temporarily shut down.

The Best Western Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport is now open in Humble, Texas, following a comprehensive renovation. Previously it was a Baymont by Wyndham. The 52-room hotel is owned by Houston-based Wayside Investment Group, led by Miraj Patel as president. It is near the Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport as well as several restaurants, the Deerbrook Mall, Jess H. Jones Parks and the Old MacDonald's Farm. Amenities include a fitness center, meeting room, guest laundry and business center. It is pet friendly. "We are thrilled to open this newly renovated hotel and join the community by offering visitors traveling the Houston-area, a new and memorable travel experience." said Patel. "The transformational enhancements to this acquisition continues to demonstrates our commitment to value creation and best-in-class guest satisfaction."

DAYS INN BY Wyndham has released a new, limited-edition pillow that offers compliments at the push of a button Voiced by comedic actor Patrick Warburton to celebrate summer, according to a statement. From compliments on travelers' PJs to a serenade sung by Warburton-each prerecorded message is a gift for guests, the company said. Best known for characters like Puddy on the NBC comedy Seinfeld, Buzz Lightyear on Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and Joe Swanson on Family Guy, Warburton brings his signature baritone bravado to his newest role with Day Inn. "The absolute best part of any job in entertainment is getting the chance to make people laugh and smile, which is what made this project with Days Inn such a perfect fit," said Warburton. "I can't wait for guests to open their eyes after a great night's sleep and hear fun and unexpected compliments to help them start their day. It's officially my new favorite kind of pillow talk."

VIRDEE, THE CONTACTLESS check-in technology firm, secured $12.4 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Moneta Ventures, bringing its total funding to $21 million. These funds will be used to finance research, expand product features, grow the workforce, and strengthen the company's presence in the hospitality sector, the company said. Other participants in the latest fundraising process include Silverton Partners, Koch Real Estate Investments, Alumni Ventures, DJR Advisors, Capital Factory, and strategic partners, Virdee said. This investment follows Series Seed financing led by Silverton Partners in February 2022 and a 2020 angel investment led by Rajiv Trivedi, former brand president for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc.'s La Quinta Inn and chairman of TST Capital.

Alex Cisneros is Red Roof's new senior vice president for revenue generation. Prior to joining Red Roof, he was vice president of revenue generation and distribution for Wyndham Destinations. Cisneros also worked in operations for New Jersey TRANSIT, Delta Services Group and AT&T where he consulted on demand planning, pricing analysis, operations research, customer experience, and consumer analytics. A native of Ecuador, Alex holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Rutgers University and a master's degree in management and hospitality from Fairleigh Dickinson University.