29 January 2026 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 5

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Radisson Hotel Group Unveils Radisson Resort & Residences Tenerife, a Serene Island Retreat with Panoramic Views

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opens Radisson Resort & Residences Tenerife on Tenerife's northern coast in Puerto de la Cruz. The resort features 241 rooms designed for modern comfort with Crown Service amenities. Dining options include Tremor Restaurant and Magma Bars. Wellness facilities include Laurisilva Wellness Centre and a 24/7 fitness center. Meeting spaces are named after Canary Islands' parks. Guests can explore nearby attractions like Teide National Park and La Orotava Botanical Garden. Located at Carretera General, 51, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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Minneapolis–St. Paul Hotel Recovery Remains Tepid

🏨 In Minneapolis–St. Paul, hotel recovery lags behind national trends due to corporate travel declines and oversupply. From 2016 to 2021, thousands of rooms were added, increasing competition. By 2025, the RevPAR gap with the U.S. exceeded $20, compared to $5 in 2019. Looking ahead, strong group bookings and sports events offer hope for 2026. Recent protests and business closures have disrupted downtown areas, impacting hotel operations. RevPAR is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels later in 2026.

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Now Accepting Reservations: Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice, Ushers in a New Chapter of Timeless Grandeur

🏨 In early 2026, Venice will see the unveiling of Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, on Riva degli Schiavoni, near Piazza San Marco. This renovation merges three historic palaces, including the 15th-century Palazzo Dandolo, first converted to a hotel in 1822. The hotel will expand to 176 rooms next year and feature a spa by late 2026. Executive Chef Adriano Rausa will oversee dining, with local ingredients and Venetian cuisine. General Manager Christian Zandonella leads the team.

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141 – Are OTAs dead vs AI? The debate is on

💰 OpenAI charges Shopify merchants 4% for ChatGPT sales. Global tourism receipts hit $1.8 trillion, a 20% increase from pre-COVID levels. St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton use butlers for higher ADRs. AI platforms challenge OTAs with superior models but lack trust for high-risk purchases. OTAs may evolve into backend providers, while AI could become the new metasearch. The hospitality industry grapples with tech-driven models, leadership, and the challenge of scaling like tech companies.

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The Phoenix Rises Anew: Complete Refresh of Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort

🏝️ Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, established in 1996 on Palm Beach, completed a major renovation spanning from September 2023 to January 2026. The resort upgraded guest rooms, including 14-floor Towers and Beach Towers A-D, with modern amenities like 65-inch Smart TVs and new appliances. Dining facilities introduced a poolside grill and revamped restaurant spaces in 2024. The resort now boasts updated interiors and a fresh coastal exterior palette, enhancing the beachfront experience.

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AI Platforms are coming for Booking’s Cake

🛫 AI platforms are transforming online travel by enhancing search discovery and potentially impacting OTAs. With conversational search and transactional capabilities, AI offers a promising alternative. Yet, OTAs maintain advantages in inventory, trust, and transaction handling. Future scenarios include OTAs using AI bots, becoming back-end systems, or AI evolving into metasearch tools. Confidence in AI will be crucial for consumer trust in high-cost, low-frequency travel purchases.

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Turning demand into delight: Hospitality’s big shifts in 2026

📈 In 2026, the hospitality sector will transform through smarter technology, personalization, and wellness emphasis. 🌍 Asia Pacific's hotels are leveraging demand generation, integrating marketing, sales, and revenue strategies to boost visibility and revenue. 📈 Amadeus highlights a five-stage demand generation strategy, emphasizing market understanding and targeted media strategies. 📱 Mobile could account for 50% of booking engine sales soon. 🏨 A third of Chinese travelers are influenced by travel celebrities, according to Amadeus's Travel Dreams research.

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Aleph Hospitality Signs Third hotel in Rwanda

🏨 Aleph Hospitality and DND Developers announce a hotel management deal for the Best Western Premier - Royal Golf View in Kigali, Rwanda, set to open in July 2027. Located in the upscale Kacyiru neighborhood, the development will feature 60 hotel rooms, 41 branded residences, and various amenities. Rwanda's tourism sector is anticipated to grow by 13%, with 1.65 million visitors expected. Aleph Hospitality manages 80 hotels, with 50 operational and 30 under development.

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THAIFEX – HOREC Asia Puts Skills and Execution at the Centre of Hospitality

📅 THAIFEX - HOREC Asia 2026 takes place from March 11-13 at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, focusing on hospitality operational execution. Over 600 brands from 25+ countries participate, including Hoshizaki, UNOX, and Lavazza. New markets: France, the Netherlands, Macao SAR, and Spain. The event features the Xperiential Zone, THAIFEX – HOREC Academy, and competitions like the ASEAN Coffee Roasting Championship. Key additions include the Workshop Zone offering hands-on training with experts. Registration is open.

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The Langham heads to Australia for ‘Your Story. Our Legacy’

🎬 Dannii Minogue stars in a new film by the Hong Kong-based group's flagship brand. The film highlights the luxury and elegance associated with the brand, aiming to enhance its global appeal. Minogue, known as a "Langham Luminary," brings star power and a fresh face to the campaign, targeting both existing and new luxury clientele. The Hong Kong-based group aims to capture a wider audience by leveraging Minogue's international recognition and style.

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