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10minhotel.com est le premier site web français dédié aux professionnels de l'hôtellerie, offrant une centralisation d'informations, de nouvelles, de tutoriels et de meilleures pratiques dans le secteur. La plateforme, intuitive et conviviale, donne accès à des conseils pour améliorer différents aspects de la gestion hôtelière. En complément, le site propose le podcast "10 min pour un hôtelier", proposant des analyses, des interviews d'experts et des conseils pratiques. Le but de 10minhotel.com est d'aider les hôteliers à rester informés et compétitifs sur un marché en constante évolution.

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HVS Survey Reveals 88% of Middle East and Africa’s Hotel Agreements Expected to Shift Towards Franchise Models

🏨 HVS surveyed Middle East and Africa hotel industry stakeholders with portfolios totaling 305,500 keys across 1,313 hotels. Results showed 63.6% foresee more franchise agreements in three years, rising to 88% when weighted. Luxury hotels report management fees at 1.5%-2% of revenue, differing from upper-upscale's varied responses. Only 12.9% have HMA-to-franchise conversion rights, 10.5% termination on sale. In Egypt, 54% of hotels are independent. Saudi Arabia's diverse market favors both HMAs and flexible models.

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EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Enforces PFAS Restrictions in Food-Contact Packaging Starting August 2026

📦 On 12 August 2026, the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation (EU) 2025/40, enforces core requirements on packaging in the EU market. It targets reducing packaging waste, enhancing recyclability, reuse, and restricting PFAS in food-contact packaging. The hospitality sector must prioritize understanding and controlling packaging to ensure compliance. By 2030, stricter design-for-recycling and single-use packaging restrictions come into effect. Compliance rests with manufacturers and importers, requiring assessments and documentation.

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Taxation Alone Does Not Determine Best Countries for Hospitality Investment; UAE and Singapore Among Top 10 Favorable Markets

💸 United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a 9% corporate tax and 5% VAT, with strong tourism investment and connectivity, yet high rents and competition persist. Singapore has a 17% tax rate, but high costs prevail. Portugal presents a 19% tax and supportive business conditions but faces seasonality. Estonia promotes reinvestment, with tax on distributed profits. Georgia offers low costs and ease of setup, but geopolitical risks remain. Saudi Arabia targets major tourism growth with a 20% tax for foreign investors.

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Google AI Mode Eliminates Hotel Research Phase, Transforming Booking Journey by Surfacing Single Property Recommendations

📈 Google AI Mode is reshaping hotel bookings by eliminating the research phase, significantly impacting direct booking strategies. In the Philippines, AI assistant Kuya A serves 40-60 million users without official tourism data. Chinese Golden Week 2026 shows a 123% increase in seven-plus night stays, and Trip.com data highlights an 84% rise in multi-destination trips. CLI acquired the ibis Hong Kong for HKD2.3 billion in a major transaction. Housekeeping costs account for 35% of hotel labor expenses.

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DICT Launches eGov AI with "Kuya A" for Tourism Information, Reaching 40-60 Million Users in the Philippines

💻 On 21 September, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched eGov AI with "Kuya A" inside the eGovPH Superapp, reaching 40–60 million users. The app offers real-time government service guidance, including tourism information. President Marcos emphasized AI's role in accountability and public service. DICT targets 60 million users by 2028. No direct partnership with the Department of Tourism exists, highlighting a need for DOT to align its schema with Kuya A to ensure accurate tourism data.

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CapitaLand Investment Acquires ibis Hong Kong for HKD2.3 Billion; Conversion to Student Accommodation Planned

📈 CapitaLand Investment Ltd acquired the 550-key ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan for HKD2.3 billion, equating to HKD4.2 million per key. Star Asia Investment Management purchased KOKO Hotel Osaka Shinsekai for JPY3.926 billion, and sold Washington R&B Hotel Umeda East for JPY3.01 billion. Banyan Tree Holdings gained a 70% stake in Newmark Hotels for ZAR756 million. Megaworld targets 12,000 hotel keys by 2032, with a PHP27 billion asset infusion into MREIT.

11 min

Exploring Gastronomy: Its Role Beyond Culinary Arts in Food, Culture, Science, and Global Career Opportunities

📊 Gastronomy studies food's cultural, scientific, and historical connections. Coined in the 19th century, it differs from culinary arts, which focus on food preparation. The global food and beverage market is projected to reach $7,042.76 billion by 2025. Gastronomy intersects with sustainability and innovation, involving study and careers in food culture, science, and business. EHL Group, pioneering hospitality education since 1893, offers programs in Switzerland and Singapore.

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Chinese Travelers Plan Longer Trips and Earlier Departures for Golden Week; Hotel Bookings Up 123% Year-on-Year

🌍 Chinese travelers are embracing longer trips, with departures peaking on September 25 and 30, extending their Golden Week into a 13-day holiday by taking three days off. Hotel stays of 7+ nights increased by 123% year-on-year (YoY), while multi-destination bookings rose by 84%. Flight bookings to destinations like Cebu and Phuket surged 111% and 78%, respectively. Inbound tourism is growing, with the Mutianyu Great Wall accounting for most Beijing Express bookings. Millennials and Gen Zs show significant travel interest, especially in New Zealand.

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Housekeeping Accounts for 30% of Hotel Operating Costs, Yet Remains Undervalued Despite Driving Guest Satisfaction

🚽 Housekeeping accounts for 30% of hotel operating costs, with 25-35% of labor expenses. Room attendants clean 14-18 rooms per shift, walking 5-8 miles and lifting heavy loads. Housekeepers face high injury rates, with musculoskeletal injuries prominent. COVID-19 highlighted their critical role in cleanliness and safety. Initiatives like Marriott's "Commitment to Clean" underscore their importance. Structural undervaluation persists, with over 80% of housekeepers being women, many foreign-born. Innovations in management and technology are improving conditions and guest satisfaction.

4 min

Google AI Mode Streamlines Hotel Booking, Impacting Visibility for Independent Hotels with No Direct Listings

💻 In 2009, Chris Anderson's Cornell study found a 9-26% increase in direct hotel bookings when listed on Expedia. A 2011 follow-up showed for each Expedia booking, hotels got 3-9 more on their sites. Google's AI booking system launched in August, involving 10 companies like Booking.com and Expedia, omitting independent hotels. Research by Tharro (June 23) noted hotels' own sites as sources in under 10% of AI-assisted bookings. The focus remains on direct-booking strategies for loyalty.

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