29 January 2026 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 7

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Marco Terenghi Appointed Executive Chef of L’Assaggio at Castille Paris – Starhotels Collezione

🥘 Marco Terenghi, a talented chef, becomes Executive Chef of L’Assaggio in Paris, January 2026. Located in Castille Paris, L’Assaggio is renowned for refined Italian cuisine, previously led by Michelin-starred Ugo Alciati since 2016. Terenghi, with Michelin experience, emphasizes seasonality and Italian heritage. Signature dishes like Vitello Tonnato continue, alongside new creations like Linguine with lobster bisque. His role heralds a blend of tradition and innovation in this celebrated Parisian restaurant.

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A Sweeter Stay: Moxy Hotels Launches Sweet Moxy Fest

🍭 Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy, launched the 'Sweet Moxy Fest' with Amos, offering limited-edition candy-inspired cocktails across 10 hotels in Shanghai, Suzhou, Ningbo, Chongqing, and Shenzhen. The cocktails include 'Wish Come True,' 'Rising Higher,' and 'Abundance Always.' Guests receive a Moxy Coin for cocktails and interactive lobby experiences like the Lucky Wheel and Candy Claw. This initiative aims to provide young travelers with playful, engaging experiences.

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Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge Celebrates Year of The Horse

🎆 Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge celebrates the Year of the Horse with events from February 4 to March 6, 2026. Guests can enjoy a ten-course tasting menu at Mei Ume for GBP 128, available February 15 to March 3, and cocktails priced from GBP 19 to 28. The Eternal Seasons cocktail is GBP 25. The Rotunda Bar & Lounge is adorned with Lunar New Year décor, featuring a wishing tree where guests can hang wishes.

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The Sitio to Debut March 1, 2026 as Surf-Centric Boutique Hotel at Virginia Beach’s Atlantic Park

🏖 The Sitio, a 20-room boutique hotel, opens on March 1, 2026, at Virginia Beach's Atlantic Park. Featuring North America's first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon, it offers minimalist, surf-inspired design with Belgian Libeco linens and curated artwork. Guests enjoy private balconies, surf sessions, an infinity pool, and access to local eateries like Nami Nori and Wiseguy Pizza. Positioned as a cultural hub, The Sitio blends surf, art, and music, enhancing the Virginia Beach experience.

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Trevium, S4BT’s new in-house financial platform for business travel

💰 S4BT launches Trevium, an internally developed end-to-end financial solution, not acquired or partnered, targeting business travel financial management gaps. Trevium automates hotel payments, invoice processing, and VAT recovery. It aims to reduce friction between agencies, clients, and hotels while enhancing financial visibility. Launch coincides with evolving business travel needs for transparency and efficiency. S4BT, part of CDS Group, strengthens its market position through organic growth and acquisitions, enhancing distribution and procurement offerings across Europe.

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Trevium, S4BT’s new in-house financial platform for business travel

🚀 S4BT has launched Trevium, an innovative solution for financial operations in business travel. Created for travel agencies, corporate clients, and hotels, it aims to streamline processes. This comes as business travel recovers selectively, with increasing cost control pressures. Trevium is central to S4BT’s strategy to enhance the business travel value chain.

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Canadian Lodging Outlook Quarterly 2025-Q4

🏨 Amid global uncertainty, Canadian hotels achieved 66% occupancy with nearly 70 million rooms filled. Average daily rates rose by 3.5%, boosting RevPAR by 4.2%. The luxury segment excelled with an 8.7% RevPAR increase. HVS and CoStar's report covers six major markets. For comprehensive data, subscribe to the Canadian Hotel Review. Reach out to CoStar at +1 (800) 613-1303. HVS, established in 1980, offers 4,500+ yearly assignments worldwide.

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Circa Hospitality Group Chooses Infor HMS to Power Flagship Downtown Las Vegas Properties

💻 In 2023, Infor partners with Circa Hospitality Group to implement Infor Hospitality Management Solution across three iconic Las Vegas properties: Circa Resort & Casino, The D Las Vegas, and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino. Opened five years ago, Circa Resort symbolizes downtown revitalization. Golden Gate, the oldest hotel, celebrates 120 years. The shift to a cloud-based platform enhances operational efficiency, aligning with Las Vegas's evolution towards sports-centric experiences, supporting real-time data processing for improved guest services.

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AI and the Next Wave of Hotel Technology

💻 AI is transforming the hotel industry by enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency. Currently, around 28% of hospitality companies are AI leaders, while smaller hotels lag due to cost and data issues. The industry faces a projected 50-60% annual AI market growth amidst privacy and bias challenges. AI aids dynamic pricing, housekeeping, and guest interaction, yet human service remains essential. Hotels are forming AI task forces, reassessing data strategies, and emphasizing staff upskilling to integrate AI successfully.

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Simone Puorto Joins Takyon as Board Advisor, Accelerating the Shift to the Zero Click Web and AI Native Direct Distribution

📰 Simone Puorto was appointed as Board Advisor to Takyon at the Global Revenue Forum in London, 2026. Takyon aims to redefine hospitality distribution with AI products like dAirect Connect, which makes hotel websites AI-compatible. Puorto, a top 100 Digital Thought Leader, will guide Takyon's strategy as 40% of travelers now use AI for planning. This shift emphasizes AI readiness over traditional SEO, ensuring hotels remain visible in AI-driven recommendations.

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