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December 4, 2025

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Winter Wonders: Inspiring Guests Through Every Seasonal Moment

📅 Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Chinese New Year provide opportunities for hotels to engage guests through digital campaigns. An Advent calendar campaign boosts website traffic during Christmas. A New Year’s Eve countdown drives bookings with striking visuals. From February 10, a Chinese New Year campaign targets travelers in China, Korea, and Singapore, offering personalized incentives. Blue Monday, the third Monday in January, offers a 30% discount to lift spirits. Personalized, timely offers can maintain guest engagement throughout winter.
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New eco-luxury resort project takes shape in Croatia’s interior

🌍 Scheduled to open in 2027, the Janja Gora resort in Croatia will feature 60 lodges amidst forests and waterfalls, promoting sustainability and local integration. It offers wellness facilities and nature-focused dining. Valter Kiš and Martin R. Smura highlight its nature immersion and luxury. This project positions itself in Croatia’s growing premium lifestyle market, reflecting a shift towards design-led, nature-driven hospitality, alongside developments like Hyatt Regency in Zadar and Hilton on Lopud Island.
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The new wave: 5 French hotel groups embracing automation to scale smarter

🏨 Life Hotels, Inwood Hotels, Emerald Stay, Groupe Valdys, and The Boost Society are pioneering sustainable growth in France's hospitality sector. Life Hotels automates payments for efficiency, planning new openings in 2026. Inwood Hotels migrated to an automation-ready platform in 2021, maintaining boutique charm. Emerald Stay's digital model boosts revenue by 30%. Groupe Valdys integrates systems for wellness-focused hospitality. The Boost Society uses automation across 38+ properties for diverse stay management. These groups leverage technology to scale without losing their unique character.
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KEC and Archipelago form JV to launch Saudi hotel brand

🏨 Knowledge Economic City (KEC) and Archipelago International are launching a hospitality management platform and a new Saudi hotel brand in Madinah. The joint venture's first project features a hotel with 2,500 keys, marking one of KEC’s largest assets. KEC spans 6.8 million square meters in Madinah, while Archipelago manages over 45,000 rooms. The hotel will boost employment opportunities and expand through franchise and licensing. Archipelago's partner, Maison Privee, will enhance short-stay services in Madinah.
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How centralised operations helps boutique hotels stay competitive

🏨 Boutique hotels, characterized by unique experiences, face operational hurdles due to small teams and high service expectations, often relying on outdated workflows. Key issues include lost maintenance requests and fragmented communication. Dharma's centralised platform enhances efficiency with structured workflows, unified messaging, and AI support, allowing staff to focus on guest interactions. This shift ensures consistency, vital for maintaining boutique hotels' reputations and guest satisfaction, particularly during peak seasons.
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Hotel Availability Near College Campuses – A Mews Study

🏨 In 2025, over 1.3 million applicants submitted 8.5 million college applications in the U.S., fueling demand for nearby accommodations. However, only 25% of hotels are within two miles of top campuses. The University of Hawaii boasts 91% hotel proximity, while Yeshiva University has the lowest. Parking is available at 90% of hotels. New hotels or improved offerings can capitalize on underserved markets, particularly at institutions like the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins University.
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Forecasting That Sells: From Pickup to Profit

🌟 For effective forecasting, define roles: Revenue Management, Marketing, Sales, and Operations. Focus on the pickup report to gauge booking velocity. Use exponential smoothing for short-term, combined methods for mid-term, and scenario planning for long-term forecasts. Weekly 45-minute meetings should focus on exceptions, addressing pace underperformance. Implement an "If This, Then That" playbook for coordinated actions. Measure forecast accuracy and action impact to ensure forecasts drive profit, not just volume. 📈
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PriceLabs Empowers Independent Hotels with Data-Driven, Real-Time Pricing

💸 Chicago, IL, 4 December 2025 — PriceLabs enhances its AI-driven revenue management software for independent hotels, now offering hourly pricing updates and more precise recommendations. This upgrade allows small hotels to compete with larger chains by dynamically adjusting rates based on public data and competitor trends. PriceLabs serves over 500,000 listings globally and integrates with 150+ property management systems. New features will include responsive occupancy-based pricing and an enhanced rate shopper. Federica Mantovani of The Coo’s Guest House praises the system’s ease of use.
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