Not Done Weekly – Vibe Coding 101 for Hotels
Choice Hotels CEO Pat Pacious discusses AI adoption, extended stay growth, and economy segment recovery trends in hospitality operations.
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Not Done Weekly – Vibe Coding 101 for Hotels
The End of Booking Engine Fees: Tambourine Redefines Hotel Profitability
Tambourine eliminates booking engine transaction fees and consolidates multiple vendor services into one platform to reduce hotel distribution costs.
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Venza Enters a New Chapter in Hospitality Cybersecurity
The company introduces the Venza System platform for automated cybersecurity management and debuts a new brand identity with "Know your risks. Defend your data." tagline.
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London Hotels Maintain 46.8% Margins Despite RevPAR Decline
Tuesday brought operational discipline and capital activity. Central London hotels achieved 46.8% GOP margin and £135.5 GOP per room through cost control, despite 0.9% RevPAR decline and ongoing wage pressures. Evolution acquired £1.1 billion in London hotels as part of £1.3 billion in European t...
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Hospitality America Promotes Adam Bullard to Vice President of People and Culture
Bullard brings manufacturing sector HR experience to lead people strategy across Hospitality America's growing hotel portfolio.
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Indian Airlines Roll Out Middle East Flights for Stranded Travelers
✈️ The U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran is impacting travel in the Middle East, affecting millions, including Indian expats and students. Indian badminton star PV Sindhu was stuck in the Gulf region due to airspace closures, missing the All England tournament. She returned to India by Tuesday, but others remain stranded. Indian airlines are operating special flights and increasing capacity to aid those affected, coordinating with foreign aviation authorities and Indian missions.
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Tourism Fiji Launches First-Ever AI Travel Planner On Chinese TikTok
🌎 Tourism Fiji partnered with Douyin Travel to introduce the Fiji AI Travel Planner on Douyin, China's social media app. This AI-driven pilot project suggests itineraries based on user interactions with Fiji-related short videos, aiming to convert digital engagement into travel plans. Tourism Fiji's CEO, Paresh Pant, highlighted the goal of enhancing traveler engagement and showcasing Fiji's diverse offerings.
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CMA to investigate Hilton, IHG and Marriott over suspected data sharing
📈 The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and data provider CoStar over suspected sharing of competitively sensitive information via STR, a CoStar-owned hotel data tool. The probe examines if this data sharing reduced commercial uncertainty, potentially allowing coordinated behavior. IHG and CoStar committed to cooperating with the inquiry. The CMA aims to ensure new technologies foster fair competition, with potential law infringement statements following the investigation.
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Artemis Hotels promotes Lee Norris to hotel director at Colessio
🏨 Lee Norris has been promoted to hotel director at Colessio in Stirling by Artemis Hotels Management. In 2025, the 39-bedroom hotel saw a profit increase due to strategic changes, including operational discipline and a refined commercial strategy. Norris, alongside founder Chris Charalambous, implemented cost controls, enhanced revenue management, and focused on guest experience. Norris will now oversee Colessio's strategic responsibilities, aiming for sustained profitability and brand evolution in Stirling.
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