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SOCIETIES Magazine’s 6th Edition

The May–August 2026 issue examines how intention, atmosphere, AI, design and cultural relevance are reshaping premium guest experiences PARIS, France, June 15, 2026 – Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, today announced the release of SOCIETIES Magazine for May-August 2026. The new issue explores what the magazine defines as “The New Language of Luxury”, a shift away from excess and toward intention, emotional depth, craftsmanship, atmosphere and experiences that remain with guests long after they leave. The sixth edition of…
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What AI is telling travelers about your hotel tonight. And you have no idea

By Tony Loeb, cofounder of 10 minutes hotels Fifteen years ago, hoteliers didn’t see OTAs coming. Not because they were naive, but because the shift was gradual. By the time the warning signs were obvious, a big chunk of control was already gone. Something similar is unfolding right now. But this time, it’s not about distribution. It’s about how your hotel is described, understood and recommended by artificial intelligence. To dig into this, I recently sat down on the 10 minutes hotels podcast with Nicki Graham, Chief Marketing Officer at Cendyn, and Apollos Gause, the company’s Senior…
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The RFP Process for Hotel PMS

📋 An RFP (Request for Proposal) is a vital document and process for hotels to acquire services like Property Management Systems (PMS). It outlines the hotel's needs and facilitates comparison of vendors' products, services, and prices. The RFP process includes drafting, reviewing, and distributing the document to pre-qualified vendors who then detail their offerings for evaluation. Various RFP formats exist, with the text-style format recommended for comprehensive analysis. Standard RFP structure and supporting templates are available for download, aiding in the selection and…
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Q2 2026 Report: Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 759 Projects and 111,340 Rooms, Slight YOY Increase

📈 Q2 2026, Portsmouth, NH: The Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend Report highlights a slight YOY increase in hotel projects, reaching 759 projects and 111,340 rooms. As of mid-2026, 284 projects with 43,840 rooms are under construction. Additionally, 172 projects account for 27,149 rooms. This growth underscores the ongoing expansion of the hotel industry in the region.
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Trust wins group business. The data proves it.

Planners are evaluating your venue before you know they exist. Find out what they trust, what they skip, and how AI is changing the shortlist. Planners aren't waiting for a sales call to form their opinion of your venue. If what they find is incomplete, outdated, or generic, trust erodes before your first conversation. The findings come from 900+ event professionals and marketers and cover what builds trust, what breaks it, and how AI is reshaping how planners evaluate venues. Trust…
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TikTok Introduces Mini Dramas for Brands, Projecting $1.3 Billion in US Microdrama Revenue by 2025

📹 TikTok just launched "Mini Dramas" in the US, allowing brands to create episodic content with revenue sharing. This burgeoning format, akin to China's microdramas, is projected to generate $1.3 billion by 2025. Currently, 2.2M to 5M viewers are expected this year. P&G's 55-episode series showcases the potential. Meanwhile, Kalshi leverages AI-generated anime to bypass costly…
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Behind the Smile: What Really Stresses CEOs and Managing Directors in Hospitality

Ask most people what they picture when they think of a hospitality CEO or Managing Director, and the image is usually the same: someone with money, sitting comfortably above the daily grind, while everyone else does the real work. The staff are seen as the ones running the floor, handling guests, doing the labor. The person at the top is assumed to simply enjoy the returns. It is a…
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