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Looking for Higher Profitability? Start Your Workflow Automation the Right Way

💻 RobosizeME has automated workflows for over 5,000 hotels globally. A group saved 7,300 hours by automating batch deposits, while another cut workload by 30% through profile suspension automation. Automation can deliver ROI within weeks, saving over 50 working days annually. A financial reconciliation automation saved €10,492 annually for a €7,148 investment. Despite 75% of hotel IT budgets spent on legacy systems, automation offers fast, cost-effective returns without significant IT disruption.

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No ads, promise! (And other technocrat fairy tales)

Back in ’99, Google swore it would never run ads. “No ads,” they said, with the wide-eyed innocence of people who still believed the web could remain a pristine commons—an…

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Primed

📺 The new era of in-room TV has begun, transforming it into a monetized point-of-sale platform. Advertisements now offer one-click purchases directly from the screen, turning passive consumption into active commerce. This shift has significant implications for the hospitality industry, offering potential for increased revenue through real-time prompts and personalized data. However, the balance between enhancing guest experience and turning their sanctuary into a retail space is under scrutiny. The future of guest stays is poised for change.

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Accor and Mayan Properties Sign Master Development Agreement for Five Hotels in Africa

🏨 Accor and Mayan Properties have inked a deal on October 27 to develop five hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with Novotel Nouakchott (154 keys) in Mauritania and Mövenpick Moroni (159 keys) in Comoros, adding over 1,100 keys. Accor aims to expand its 175 properties in Africa, leveraging UAE-backed investment to fuel Africa's tourism, creating jobs, and boosting local economies. Currently, Accor operates +33,000 keys across 15 brands in Africa.

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Accor Expands West Africa Footprint with landmark signing of Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living Abuja

🏨 Accor partners with John Williams Hotels & Resorts and Boulevard Hotel Group to introduce Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja, Nigeria by Q1 2026. Located in the Central Business District, this development includes 138 hotel rooms and 36 serviced apartments. Amenities will feature a 665-square-meter ballroom, dining venues, a spa, and a fitness center. Strategically on Constitution Avenue, it’s 30 minutes from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, enhancing Abuja’s hospitality landscape for business and leisure.

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RCP Finance Arranges Construction Financing with Novo Banco for Fogo Ecolodge in the Azores

🏖 RCP Finance has secured a €20 million senior construction loan from Novo Banco for the Fogo Ecolodge, opening in 2027 in São Miguel, Azores. The 42-unit, 86-bed, 3,480 m² 4-star ecolodge will feature a spa and restaurant. This initiative supports the Azores' sustainable tourism goals as a UNESCO Global Geopark, with EU subsidies under Construir 2030. The project reflects investor confidence and aims to enhance eco-friendly hospitality in the region.

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PPDS to stretch the frontiers of innovation in hospitality at ISE 2026 with debut of AI ready Philips Signage, new guestroom TVs and LED solutions

📸 PPDS will showcase its latest innovations at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, February 3-6. The event at Philips booth 3N500 includes new AI-ready digital signage models and MediaSuite TV upgrades with Ambilight. PPDS emphasizes sustainability by supporting the ISE Sustainability Hackathon. Visitors can explore advanced AV solutions and take part in interactive experiences. Contact Michael Garwood for meetings or register with code PHILIPS for free entry. Last year, ISE 2025 attracted 61,882 visitors and 711 media representatives.

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FLEXIPASS is Cloudbeds Official 2026 Preferred Partner

🚪 Cloudbeds introduced their 2026 Preferred Partners to enhance hospitality via trusted innovations. WOT Ericeira Lodge in Portugal leverages FLEXIPASS Webkeys for stress-free guest experiences. TESA Hotel, powered by TESA ASSA ABLOY, offers keyless access with secure wireless door locks. Upcoming events include FITUR in Portugal (21-25 January), StayWyse in Hungary (4-5 February), and ITB Berlin in Germany (3-5 March). FLEXIPASS, a leader in keyless solutions, boosts hotel efficiency and guest satisfaction.

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The Rise of the Commercial Strategist: Skills Every Future Revenue Leader Needs

📈 Revenue managers are evolving into commercial strategists, mastering financial literacy, collaboration, and technology. A 3% drop in acquisition costs can boost profits more than a 5% rise in ADR. Key skills include understanding AI-powered RMS systems that process millions of data points, fostering cross-department collaboration, and leading with influence. Success involves moving beyond analytics to align people, purpose, and profit, driving sustainable profitability.

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It’s nothing personal

💻 The article critiques the hypocrisy of revenue leaders promoting personalization while pushing rigid packages in hospitality. It argues packages, designed to simplify pricing, lack true personalization, which should empower customers to customize experiences digitally. Despite available technology, the industry clings to easily marketed packages, treating guests as statistical units. The author urges a shift to genuine self-directed choices, highlighting a gap in strategic vision. True personalization serves guests, contrasting packages serving operational convenience.

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