29 January 2026 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 6

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Centara Leads the Fight Against Climate Change in the Maldives

🌊 Centara Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel operator in Thailand, is combating climate change in the Maldives through sustainable initiatives at The Atollia. Since opening in November 2024 and April 2025, solar panels have generated 2,323,125 kWh, saving 645,318 liters of diesel and reducing CO2 emissions by 1.96 kilotons. Recycling efforts prevented 22 tonnes of waste from reaching landfills, while 15,933m³ of wastewater was recycled. These efforts align with their goal for net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove brings coastal charm and California cool to the Monterey Peninsula

🏨 Kimpton opens the Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove on California's Monterey Peninsula. Located half a mile from the Pacific Ocean, the 99-room boutique hotel offers design-forward interiors and local art. Amenities include a fitness studio, firelit courtyard, and complimentary bikes. The Caledonian restaurant, led by Chef Aaron Rayor, features a modern American menu with local ingredients. Rooms are priced to reflect the unique experience, complemented by wellness programming and Kimpton's signature hospitality rituals.

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Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes Inns of Monterey in California

🏖️ Curator Hotel & Resort Collection expands in California by adding Inns of Monterey, featuring five coastal boutique hotels. Located in Monterey, these include Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, Monterey Bay Inn, Spindrift Inn, Victorian Inn, and Wave Street Inn, each offering unique experiences and amenities. Curator now boasts over 35 independent hotels across California, supporting members with marketing, cost-saving agreements, and a shared knowledge base, without compromising their autonomy.

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Despite a highly disrupted environment, the British group Travelodge navigates through 2025 with measured growth

🏨 Travelodge Group ended 2025 with a revenue increase of 0.7%, totaling £1,044 million across 625 hotels and 85 Bar Café outlets in the UK and Spain. Despite this, RevPAR decreased by 1.9% to €66. The group opened 21 new UK hotels, with a further pipeline in Spain, while anticipating a 6% to 7.5% gross cost inflation in 2026. Planned capital expenditure for 2026 is €116 million, with continued investment and development focus.

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Why Irreplaceability Is a Competitive Advantage in Hospitality – Sarah Eustis, Main Street Hospitality Group

🏨 Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality, emphasizes growth through irreplaceability in the hospitality sector. She highlights that historic hotels offer stronger long-term opportunities due to their emotional and cultural significance compared to new builds. Eustis advocates for stewardship as a discipline, using thoughtful repositioning, branding, and revenue management to enhance value while preserving identity. This approach provides a framework for creating a durable competitive advantage by embracing a property's unique, irreplaceable qualities.

3 min

The Hidden Cost of Inconsistency: Why Manual Workflows Are Holding Back Hotel Groups

💻 Hotel groups are losing thousands of hours due to manual processes, hindering scaling efforts. Automating tasks like rate code maintenance has saved one group 72 working days monthly, while individual hotels lose 467 hours yearly on manual financial reconciliation. Automation enhances data accuracy and compliance, saving over 200,000 labor hours annually for RobosizeME clients. Join a webinar on February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM GMT to learn more about optimizing workflows.

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Hilton, Hyatt and IHG Hotels & Resorts Create Modernized, Updated Human Trafficking Prevention Training

📘 Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, based in Washington, D.C., announced a free anti-human trafficking training for the hospitality industry available until 2026. Developed with PACT and Unboxed Training & Technology, the program includes live-action videos in English and Spanish. AHLA Foundation's NRFT initiative supports this collaboration, complementing Marriott’s 2.6 million completions since 2020. The program supports large-scale U.S. events in 2026, offering multilingual, survivor-informed resources. Access at courses.wearepact.org/preventing-human-trafficking.

2 min

To price, or not to price – that is the question – a lesson from Shakespeare

💵 Revenue management is a balance between action and restraint, mirroring Shakespearean dilemmas. Pressure includes fears of empty or undervalued rooms. Risks involve holding, dropping, or doing nothing with prices. Effective managers embrace uncertainty, making informed, strategic decisions. The tragedy lies not in incorrect pricing but in decisions driven by fear. Great managers prioritize judgment and patience, transforming challenges into profit. Fabian Bartnick, a seasoned expert in commercial growth, advocates aligning sales, marketing, and data for success.

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Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Announces Property Renovations Set to Unveil This Spring

🏨 Renovation at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, located 30 minutes from Chicago, is underway and set to finish by early May. The hotel spans 88 acres and maintains operations during renovations managed by Davidson Hospitality. The updates, designed by DLR Group, include contemporary-style guestrooms with preserved hardwood floors and modern furnishings. With over 30,000 sq. ft. of event space and extensive facilities, it remains a prime destination for weddings and business stays.

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What refugee clubhouses teach us about hospitality

⚽ Jan van Hövell founded KLABU to create sports clubhouses in refugee camps, starting with Kenya's Kalobeyei camp. This initiative has expanded to 10 locations worldwide, serving thousands by providing sports and community spaces. KLABU has partnered with Mews, supporting a clubhouse in Boa Vista, Brazil. The aim is to sustain community engagement beyond survival, fostering belonging and hope. Mews serves 15,000 customers in 85 countries, bridging hospitality and community service.

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