10 February 2026 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 6

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U.S. News Reveals the 2026 Best Hotels

🏨 U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Hotels rankings on July 2023, featuring over 31,000 hotels across 400+ destinations. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii, retained the top U.S. spot, while Adare Manor led in Europe. Jade Mountain, St. Lucia, topped the Caribbean, and Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas was best in Mexico. The rankings evaluate hotels using star ratings, expert opinions, and online reviews.

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🗣️ "If you master purpose, value proposition and personality, you build brands that are future-proof.” Jean-Yves MINET oversees some of Accor’s most powerful brands as Global Brand President… | Hospitality ON

📈 Jean-Yves Minet, Global Brand President at Accor, manages ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget, Novotel, and Mercure Hotels, representing nearly 70% of the group's global portfolio with over 3,500 hotels worldwide. He emphasizes mastering purpose, value proposition, and brand personality to ensure future-proof brands. Minet's approach focuses on delivering consistent, valuable experiences globally, shaped by his non-hospitality background. His full interview on brand strategy is available on Hospitality ON.

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I’ve been having a lot of interesting conversations with hoteliers lately. Almost every one of them eventually lands in the same place: “How does AI change discovery?” My take is simple. The future… | Adam Wallace

🏨 In the evolving landscape of hospitality, AI is transforming hotel discovery by prioritizing character and personality over uniformity. This shift highlights the need for hotels to embrace their unique stories and quirks, as AI systems focus on nuance, preference, and context. It's an opportunity for independent and inspired hotels to shine, appealing to both humans and AI systems seeking authentic experiences. This marks a significant change, offering a more interesting future for the industry.

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Beyond Berlin and Munich: The Fontenay’s Thies Sponholz on Hamburg’s Luxury Moment

🏨 Thies Sponholz, General Manager of The Fontenay in Hamburg, won the Hotelier of the Year 2026 award from ahgz. Since 2018, The Fontenay has received two Michelin stars for its restaurant Lakeside and opened Osteria due in 2025. The hotel boasts three Michelin Keys, one of only six in Germany. Sponholz prioritizes trust, freedom, and continuous training. The Fontenay is known for its innovative, ecologically conscious design and emphasis on guest value. Hamburg offers cultural and architectural appeal, celebrating the Elbphilharmonie's 10th anniversary.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Announces $50 Million in Capital Investments & Reaffirms Commitment to Atlantic City

🎸 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has launched a $50 million capital improvement plan for 2026, renovating 700+ rooms and eight penthouses. By 2026, the resort will introduce Sitar, an East-Indian restaurant, and Federal Donuts and Chicken. Enhancements include 16 EV chargers and new carpets. Since 2018, nearly $700 million has been invested. Upcoming 2026 performances feature Rod Stewart and more. The resort won its third USA Today Top Workplaces Award in 2026, supporting 500+ local organizations.

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Give the Right To Be Right: Free Will, Algorithms, and How Hotels Can Design Real Choice

📈 Travelers' choices are influenced by algorithms, with Tripadvisor's 2024 data showing over 31 million new reviews and 2.7 million fraudulent ones removed. Sponsored placements affect visibility. Influencers impact luxury markets, while AI answer engines become key to discovery. Booking Holdings reports AI enhancing conversions and reducing support needs. Psychological theories like the IKEA effect and self-determination highlight the value of perceived choice and co-creation, increasing guest satisfaction and reducing cancellations. Transparency in advertising is crucial.

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Where Work Finds Its Rhythm: Remote Living Refined in Tuscany

Tuscany has always been a haven for dreamers and creators. Today, it gently welcomes a new generation of remote professionals seeking not merely a place to work, but a place…

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Watch People, Not Trends – Bashar Wali

This article was written by Hospitality Daily Podcast. Click here to read the original article In this episode, Bashar Wali, founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and This Assembly, shares…

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HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 06 February 2026

🏠 Deka Immobilien acquired the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere, Austria, for €92 million, with 303 rooms. From April 2026, it rebrands to Hyatt Regency Vienna. Set Hotels purchased the 374-room Occidental Menorca, Spain, rebranding as Seth Punta Prima. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc and Beyond Places bought RockyPop Chamonix, France, with 148 rooms. Kingstone Real Estate took over Premier Inn Rosenheim, Germany, 145 rooms. BlackRock acquired Hotel Excelsior, Munich, Germany, 114 rooms. KKR, Baupost sold Delta Hotels Birmingham, UK, 106 rooms. RoundShield acquired Corinthia Lake Como, Italy, 58 rooms, opening in 2028.

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monday.com | Outpace everyone with the best AI work platform | Kurien Jacob

💻 2026 Super Bowl ads: 23% featured AI, with companies paying up to $10 million for 30-second spots. Wall Street sees AI disrupting software, with MNDY shares down 21% and Nasdaq up 0.9%. SaaS faces challenges as AI shifts focus to strategic human roles. Vertical software, like hospitality tech, needs to adapt by focusing on outcomes. AI-first products launched by companies like Lighthouse, ROH, LodgIQ, and others aim to stay ahead. Concerns arise about funding for large AI initiatives.

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