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Hotel AI enters through the back door of chain hotels
24 October 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article In the State of Distribution study published on September 15 by Rategain, the NYU School of Professional Studies, and the HEDNA association, more than half of hotels use generative AI tools, but fewer than one in ten sees a real effect on its business. The survey by software vendor Mews, covering more than 500 properties and published in May, shows the same gap: 98% of respondents used…
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Artotel Group to Operate Ramada and Wyndham Garden Hotels in Yogyakarta, Expanding Central Java Portfolio
23 October 2026🏨 ARTOTEL Group was appointed by Sun Motor Group to manage Ramada by Wyndham Yogyakarta and Wyndham Garden Yogyakarta Conference Hotel & Action Park. Located on Jalan Magelang KM 14, Sleman, Yogyakarta, these properties offer 171 and 89 rooms, respectively. They include nine meeting rooms, a ballroom for 1,000 guests, and Ibarbo Park—spanning 4.9 hectares. Artotel aims to enhance these facilities through hospitality experience, catering to both leisure and business travelers in Central Java.
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Hotel AI faces the customer: the battle is played out before the booking
20 October 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article A traveler can now search for an Accor hotel by chatting with Claude, Anthropic’s assistant, as they have been able to do in ChatGPT since January, according to Mehdi Hemici, managing director of the ALL Accor program. Wyndham and IHG opened their apps in ChatGPT in the spring, while Hilton and Marriott are testing natural-language search on their own sites. All are entering ground that Booking.com and…
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IDS Next Launches FX Spa Wellness ERP Solution on Oracle Marketplace for Enhanced Hotel and Spa Integration
14 October 2026💻 IDS Next recently launched the FX Spa wellness ERP solution on Oracle Marketplace. FX Spa integrates with Oracle Hospitality OPERA, connecting spa services to hotel operations. This solution supports real-time bookings and guest profile sync. FX Spa is used by global brands like ITC Hotels and Taj Hotels. IDS Next serves 50+ countries, powers 300,000+ rooms, and integrates with 350+ tech partners. It offers cloud-native solutions across hotels, restaurants, and wellness venues. For details, visit Oracle Cloud Marketplace.
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Artotel Group and U Stay Group Sign Agreement to Manage 4 Hotels in Jakarta and Bali, Adding 250 Rooms
29 September 2026🏨 On September 7, 2026, Artotel Group and U Stay Group signed a Hotel Management Agreement in Indonesia to manage four U Stay properties in Jakarta and Bali under the “by ARTOTEL” brand. The collaboration adds 250 rooms to Artotel’s portfolio, with plans to expand U Stay to 50 hotels and 5,000 rooms over the next three years. This strategic partnership aims to boost their presence in the Indonesian hospitality industry through property acquisition and professional management.
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Artotel and U Stay Sign Agreement to Manage 4 Properties in Jakarta and Bali, Adding 250 Rooms
29 September 2026🏨 Artotel Group and U Stay Group signed a Hotel Management Agreement on September 7, 2026, in Indonesia. This strategic partnership involves managing four U Stay properties in Jakarta and Bali, adding 250 rooms to Artotel’s portfolio. Over the next three years, U Stay targets adding 50 hotels and 5,000 rooms. The collaboration focuses on acquiring, converting, and revitalizing hospitality assets, enhancing economic value through professional management and strategic partnerships. Artotel Group manages over 100 hotels and 10,000 rooms across…
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Three Hills Capital Partners Seeks New Investor for Castellet Hospitality After €91.5 Million Investment and 30-Hotel Portfolio Expansion
21 September 2026🏠 Castellet Hospitality, founded by Gilles Larrivé in 2017, manages over 30 hotels, primarily under Accor franchises. In October 2022, British fund Three Hills Capital Partners replaced EMZ Partners with a €61.5 million investment. Three Hills provided an additional €30 million, enabling Castellet to own and manage over 25 hotels. They’re now seeking new partners to expand into Southern Europe, with help from Edmond de Rothschild Corporate Finance.
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Google Maps Experiment Shows 2% Route Change Can Improve Travel Speed and Reduce Congestion in 10 US Cities
10 September 2026📈 The Louvre attracts nearly 9 million visitors annually, with 7 million visiting the Mona Lisa. Google Maps improved traffic speeds by around 2% in congested roads across 10 US cities by altering less than 2% of trips. The text advocates for re-distribution over restriction as a solution to “overtourism,” highlighting the potential of engineering and technology to manage demand more sustainably without limiting access.
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Google Maps Experiment Improves Travel Times by 2% in Congested US Cities Through Route Redistribution
10 September 2026📈 In New York, tourist distribution this year seemed well-managed with fewer crowds outside Times Square. At the Louvre, 7 million of 9 million visitors come for the Mona Lisa. A Google Maps experiment across 10 US cities improved travel speeds by 2% by rerouting under 2% of trips. The US aims for 100 million international visitors annually by 2030. In hotels, smartphone checkouts increase satisfaction, hinting at the growing trend away from traditional front desk services.
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Louvre Hotels Group Rebrands Bloom Hostel in Bordeaux as HOSHO, Expanding Capsule Bed Concept in France
3 September 2026🏢 Located 600 meters from Place de la Victoire, the 1905 building in the Nansouty neighborhood was renovated in 2023. The property, now known as HOSHO Bordeaux Victoire, offers 3 to 8-bed rooms, a 250 sqm garden, and a bar. Unlike the 2021 Paris model with 240 capsule beds, Bordeaux hosts fewer beds for a more communal experience. Competing in a saturated market, it joins others like Eklo and Jost, targeting an older clientele than typical hostels.
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Rosewood’s Hôtel de Crillon in Paris Blends Historic Grandeur with Modern Elegance After Extensive Restoration
30 July 2026🏨 In 2013, Rosewood took over the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, giving the historic hotel a modern yet classic touch. Situated on Place de la Concorde in the 8th arrondissement, the hotel features design work by architect Richard Martinet and designers Aline d’Amman, Tristan Auer, and Chahan Minassian. Karl Lagerfeld’s Les Grands Appartements include a unique two-tonne Carrara marble bath. The spa includes a 14-meter pool, and dining options like Nonos by Paul Pairet offer Parisian charm.
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Major Hotel Groups Reach Record 2.5 Million Rooms in Development by 2025, Driven by Luxury and Upper-Upscale Segments
8 July 2026🏨 By year-end 2025, major hotel groups reached a record with nearly 2.5 million rooms in development, half under construction. The luxury segment grew 8%, led by the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia. Asia-Pacific saw 230,000 new rooms, with China’s urban centers dominating. The Middle East plans to expand from 500,000 to 800,000 rooms by 2030. Notably, Hilton, Marriott, and IHG showed significant portfolio growth. Jin Jiang is expanding in the Middle East and India amid restructuring.
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Accor Expands Luxury Hotel Portfolio in Greater China with Over 40 New Projects in Development
7 July 2026📈 Accor’s luxury hotel pipeline in China is expanding, with more than 40 projects underway and 50 already operational. Recent partnerships include Jin Jiang International and Sunmei Hotels Group. Key projects are located in Hangzhou, Xi’an, Pujiang, and Shanghai. Accor reports a 46% increase in international guests in Mainland China this year, with strong growth from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Collaboration with H World Group continues to support Accor’s brand development in China.
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Visa Launches Travel Platform in 10 Cities, Securing Direct Deals with Louvre, Disneyland Paris, and Printemps
30 June 2026🏠 Visa launched the Visa Destinations platform on June 25, 2026, across ten cities, including Paris, London, Dubai, and New York. More than 150 card issuers promote it. The platform focuses on dining, culture, and shopping, with direct deals for the Louvre, Disneyland Paris, and Printemps. Hotels are accessed via the pre-existing Visa Luxury Hotel Collection. The platform moves hotel decisions to a secondary role, influencing how trips are planned and where cardholders spend.
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Louvre Hotels Group Appoints Florian Aubin as CFO to Drive Financial Transformation and Strategic Growth Plans
23 June 2026📈 Florian Aubin appointed CFO of Louvre Hotels Group, reporting to CEO Eduardo Bosch. This group manages 1,750+ hotels in 70 countries, including brands like Première Classe and Kyriad. Aubin is tasked with advancing the five-year strategic plan launched in December 2023, focusing on sustainable growth and financial transformation. He brings over two decades of experience, including roles at PwC and Atalian Group. Louvre Hotels Group is a subsidiary of Jin Jiang International Holdings, the world’s second-largest hotel group.
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RobosizeME Cuts Loyalty Point Update Times From Three to Four Days to Under 24 Hours For Global Hotel Program
10 June 2026Automation initiative accelerates loyalty processing for one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs ahead of HITEC 2026 Wilmington, Delaware, June 10, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, today announced the expansion of its work with one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs. The initiative has significantly accelerated loyalty point processing times, reducing the wait for members to see updated points in their accounts from three to four days to…
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Luxury U.S. Hotel Group Increases Monthly Time Savings To More Than 3,000 Hours With RobosizeME Automation
9 June 2026Hospitality operator exceeds original 600 hour savings target by five times through finance and operational workflow automation Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, today announced that a luxury-focused U.S. hotel group has surpassed 3,000 hours saved per month through an ongoing hospitality automation initiative, significantly exceeding the organization’s original goal of saving 600 monthly operational hours. The hotel group, which operates a portfolio of luxury and lifestyle properties across major…
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Sadio Mané Converts Historic Building in Bourges into Luxury Hotel, Boosting Secondary City Tourism
4 June 2026🏨 Sadio Mané is turning a historic building in Bourges into a luxury hotel, boosting secondary destinations. This challenges “overtourism” by attracting attention to less-visited areas. Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton’s hotel plan on the Champs-Élysées is on hold due to brand risk. Marriott is creating an AI data infrastructure, but its impact is unclear. Google’s integration of hotel bookings with general e-commerce marks a significant shift. Travel queries in AI mode have tripled in length, affecting keyword strategies.
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RobosizeME Automates Loyalty and Guest Point Processing for Major U.S. Gaming & Casino Operator
3 June 2026Automation initiatives streamline loyalty point updates and guest services across complex casino and hospitality environments Wilmington, Delaware, [Month] [Day], 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups and resorts, today announced an expanded automation initiative with a major U.S. gaming and hospitality operator. The project focuses on automating high-volume loyalty and guest point workflows across casino and hotel systems, helping ensure faster, more consistent point updates for players while reducing manual handling for…
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Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Opens in 2024, Showcasing Heritage-Inspired Design by Silverfox Studios
28 May 2026🏨 Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur opened in 2024 at Menara Hap Seng complex. 🏨 Designed by Silverfox Studios, this 22-storey hotel blends lush green architecture with a historical nod to Kuala Lumpur’s tin-mining past. 🌿 Part of Hyatt’s fastest-growing brand, spanning 51 hotels worldwide, it caters to “savvy” travelers. 🌍 Features include graffiti by Jefr, biophilic architecture, and a rooftop bar @21 with an infinity pool. 🌆 Surrounded by 24 luxury hotels, it emphasizes cultural authenticity.
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RobosizeME Introduces VIP Guest Recognition Automation for Hotels Using OPERA Cloud
18 May 2026New automation solution enables consistent VIP identification and service delivery through direct integration with OPERA Cloud Wilmington, Delaware, May 18, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, has announced the launch of its VIP Guest Recognition automation, now fully integrated with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). The solution enables hotels to automatically identify, classify, and operationalize VIP guest data across reservations and profiles, ensuring consistent recognition and service…
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Kew Green Hotels Appoints Michael Stott as Head of Commercial and Simon Bullough as Development Director for UK Expansion
11 May 2026📈 Kew Green Hotels appointed Michael Stott as head of commercial and Simon Bullough as development director to expand in the UK. Stott, with 20 years’ experience, was formerly Apex Hotels’ commercial director. Bullough, promoted after nearly 12 months as a consultant, previously held roles at Louvre Hotels and Choice Hotels Europe. CEO David Taylor praised their strategic depth. The appointments aim to boost growth, investor relations, and the portfolio.
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Hotels Lose Up to 2% of OTA Revenue Monthly. RobosizeME’s New Automation Addresses That Leakage
11 May 2026Enhanced OTA VCC reconciliation automation, now available on RobosizeME’s new website, enables hotel groups to identify and recover lost revenue daily. Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotels groups, has launched an enhanced version of its widely adopted automation, Reconciliation of OTA Virtual Credit Card Balances, designed to help hotels identify and recover revenue lost through discrepancies in OTA VCC payments. With industry data indicating that hotels lose between 1–2% of OTA…
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RobosizeME Unveils Its Automation Center, Bringing Performance Tracking and ROI Forecasting to Hotel Groups
5 May 2026New Automation Center gives operators a single interface to monitor live workflow activity, access run histories, and model cost savings before deployment Wilmington, Delaware, May 5, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to the global hotel industry, is making its Automation Center available, a platform designed to give hotel operators full visibility into the performance and impact of their automated workflows. Combining real-time monitoring with pre-deployment ROI forecasting, the solution allows hotels to both…
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Effective Hotel FAQ Pages Now Critical for AI-Driven Recommendations, Emphasizing Specific, Detailed Guest Information
22 April 2026📖 Hotel FAQ pages now play a crucial role in AI-driven recommendations, impacting visibility on platforms like ChatGPT. FAQs should address specific guest needs, such as proximity to sites, child amenities, and family-friendly accommodations. Precision and detail in FAQs allow AI tools to better understand and suggest your hotel. This strategic asset should be LLM-friendly and prominently displayed, not hidden. Regular updates ensure relevance and competitiveness in AI-assisted searches. #hotelmarketing #AI #familyfriendlyhotels
